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SANTO DOMINGO, Dominican Republic -- Toronto Blue Jays infielder Edwin Encarnacion was burned in the face by fireworks while celebrating the new year in his native Dominican Republic. Fiancee Jennifer Pena told The Associated Press that Encarnacion ...  

Every year, I choose two MLB teams, one in each league, and hop onto their bandwagons in March.  Now, I do not confuse my loyalties, as I always remain a Rays and Braves fan, but bandwagon teams make the season more fun.  This year, I have hopped onto the bandwagons of Cincinnati and Seattle. (For the record, I had hopped onto Seattle's bandwagon after the Chone Figgins signing, before the Cliff Lee trade.) Seattle seemed like an obvious...  

It is time for the final field position to be graded for the 2009 campaign. Ryan Hanigan, who did catch most of the games this past season, is now on the grading block. In actuality he almost caught twice as many as the “big money” catcher Ramon Hernandez managed to play only 50 games behind the plate. Hanigan hit very well for a catcher, hitting over .300 until August 7.  His play behind the plate was almost exceptional. He committed only one...  

This is the first post of my in-depth review of the 2009 Cincinnati Reds.  After a quick look back at the season as a whole, I will now begin a player-by-player analysis of this year's performances and what to look for next year. Bronson Arroyo finished the year 15-13 with a 3.84 earned run average.  Despite beginning the season with discomfort caused by carpal tunnel syndrome, he was the workhorse of the pitching staff.  Arroyo made 33 starts...  

When a baseball team drafts a player who rejects a full-ride scholarship to play wide receiver for a major college football team, it's safe to assume the kid is fast.  When that football team is from the best conference in the country (SEC), it's safe to say the kid can flat-out boot scoot as well as any major leaguer.  That's exactly what the Cincinnati Reds did with their second round (57th overall) selection in 2009. Billy Hamilton's speed...  

Reds fans listen up! How would you like to have Jose Reyes as the shortstop? I thought that would get your attention. The RedsReporter reported that the Reds are in talks with the New York Mets concerning Reyes. If you click on the link they provide, it takes you to the movie Psyche Web site. It took me three clicks to realize they were playing a joke in all probability. However, it did commence my thinking process. Reyes is still very young...  

Baseball is often called "America's pastime." Since the 19th century, baseball has been one America's most popular sports. Unfortunately, baseball has always had a messy relationship with race and the Cincinnati Reds are no exception The Reds, founded in 1882, were the first professional baseball team, but its members have frequently lacked racial harmony.  

Scott Rolen agreed Saturday to a two-year contract extension with the Cincinnati Reds that guarantees him an additional $13 million while converting almost half of his 2010 salary to a deferred signing bonus. The deal, which runs through 2012, clears a little... Cincinnati Reds - Scott Rolen - Baseball - Third baseman - Sports  

The Globe and Mail's Jeff Blair tweeted Tuesday that Lyle Overbay was 90 percent likely to be traded at the winter meetings. Assuming that the return for Overbay is not a first-baseman or left-fielder, this trade could open up a switch for Edwin Encarnacion.While Encarnacion is coming off a poor year beseiged by injuries, he remains capable of knocking 20-plus homeruns out of the park. With a career average of .260 with a .341 on-base...  

The Cincinnati Reds have recently upgraded third baseman Scott Rolen's contract to tie him up for the next three years. That is all well and good, but I believe we had him for this year already, am I right? We have more pressing problems than pacifying a player for whom we already had mortgaged the farm—no play on words. Shortstops still change teams or get re-signed by their own club while we sit and wait it out. Craig Counsell of the...  

The Cincinnati Reds offense left much to be desired during the 2009 season. The team ranked 24th in runs scored and 29th in batting average. Not only did they not add anything during the recent MLB Winter Meetings, they cut loose outfielder Jonny Gomes as well. Gomes hit 20 home runs last season in limited at-bats, good for third on the team. The Reds' moves, or lack thereof, can mean only one of two things: They are purposefully trying to...  

I can’t believe the Cincinnati Reds have no interest in keeping Jonny Gomes . I know Gomes is not the best player on the team; however, with a close look at the statistics, he wasn’t that far from it. With his departure, the Reds look weak, very weak. So, who will be playing left field in 2010?  Chris Dickerson, Wladimir Balentein, Chris Heisey, or Todd Frazier? That list makes me so nervous, I have to walk around the room for a moment. I am...  

Cincinnati Reds Reds go to bat for LarkinCNATI"The Cincinnati Reds organization is extremely proud of Barry's accomplishments during an extraordinary 19-year Major League career, spent entirely with his ...Larkin scheduled to appear at RedsfestCincinnati Redsall 3 news articles »  

Cincinnati Reds GM Walt Jocketty talks Redsfest, player movesCincinnati.comOne of the things the Reds general manager has to do every year at Redsfest is face the fans. There are several forums that allow the fans to ask direct ...and more »