RedsFanMan
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An obsessive Cincinnati Reds fan who appreciates all things Science Fiction.
@Metschief.bsky.social is my BlueSky best friend for his team’s contributions to the 2025 Cincinnati Reds.
@Metschief.bsky.social is my BlueSky best friend for his team’s contributions to the 2025 Cincinnati Reds.
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Nick Krall clarified comments he made last night on the radio about Elly De La Cruz. www.mlb.com/reds/news/el...
Reds clarify Elly's injury as partial quad strain
CINCINNATI -- On Thursday, Reds president of baseball operations clarified comments he made the previous night about shortstop Elly De La Cruz's left quadriceps injury.
Krall referred to De La Cruz’s ...
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November 20, 2025 at 4:10 PM
Nick Krall clarified comments he made last night on the radio about Elly De La Cruz. www.mlb.com/reds/news/el...
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I answered multiple chat questions in my recent Reds chat that were explaining why the Reds should move ELDC off SS. There seem to be a subset of Reds fans who focus on getting annoyed with the team's best players. (See Joey Votto for another example)
Cincinnati #Reds shortstop Elly De La Cruz played with a torn quad in 2025
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Reds shortstop Elly De La Cruz played with a torn quad in 2025 - Redleg Nation
Elly De La Cruz played the second half of the season with a torn quad according to the Cincinnati Reds president of baseball operations.
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November 20, 2025 at 2:05 AM
I answered multiple chat questions in my recent Reds chat that were explaining why the Reds should move ELDC off SS. There seem to be a subset of Reds fans who focus on getting annoyed with the team's best players. (See Joey Votto for another example)
One guy I’m watching closely is Adolis Garcia, who feels likely to be non-tendered at a $12.1m price tag.
But, an Adam Duvall-esq low OBP power guy with great defense. 39, 31, 27, 25, and 19 HR seasons. He’s not a DH, but he’s won a Gold Glove, with strong exit velocities.
Worth ~$5-6m. #Reds
But, an Adam Duvall-esq low OBP power guy with great defense. 39, 31, 27, 25, and 19 HR seasons. He’s not a DH, but he’s won a Gold Glove, with strong exit velocities.
Worth ~$5-6m. #Reds
November 19, 2025 at 7:06 PM
One guy I’m watching closely is Adolis Garcia, who feels likely to be non-tendered at a $12.1m price tag.
But, an Adam Duvall-esq low OBP power guy with great defense. 39, 31, 27, 25, and 19 HR seasons. He’s not a DH, but he’s won a Gold Glove, with strong exit velocities.
Worth ~$5-6m. #Reds
But, an Adam Duvall-esq low OBP power guy with great defense. 39, 31, 27, 25, and 19 HR seasons. He’s not a DH, but he’s won a Gold Glove, with strong exit velocities.
Worth ~$5-6m. #Reds
The #Reds hired the former Pirates pitching coach, Oscar Marin, as bullpen coach. I wonder if that makes them more or less interested in Pirates castoffs.
RHP Colin Holderman hit waivers. He was good (3.52 ERA in 107.1 IP) in 2023-2024, before a bad 2025.
RHP Dauri Moreta, former Red, also DFA’d.
RHP Colin Holderman hit waivers. He was good (3.52 ERA in 107.1 IP) in 2023-2024, before a bad 2025.
RHP Dauri Moreta, former Red, also DFA’d.
November 19, 2025 at 5:42 PM
The #Reds hired the former Pirates pitching coach, Oscar Marin, as bullpen coach. I wonder if that makes them more or less interested in Pirates castoffs.
RHP Colin Holderman hit waivers. He was good (3.52 ERA in 107.1 IP) in 2023-2024, before a bad 2025.
RHP Dauri Moreta, former Red, also DFA’d.
RHP Colin Holderman hit waivers. He was good (3.52 ERA in 107.1 IP) in 2023-2024, before a bad 2025.
RHP Dauri Moreta, former Red, also DFA’d.
JJ Bleday was DFA’d.
What is he? First of all, NOT a CF (-38 DRS in 2304.2 innings), with average-ish speed and an okay arm, so corner OF.
He’s a platoon hitter, 103 wRC+ career vs RHP, 84 wRC+ vs LHPs, without the big platoon advantage.
He’ll be 28, making ~$2.2m, with 1 good (3.2 fWAR) season.
What is he? First of all, NOT a CF (-38 DRS in 2304.2 innings), with average-ish speed and an okay arm, so corner OF.
He’s a platoon hitter, 103 wRC+ career vs RHP, 84 wRC+ vs LHPs, without the big platoon advantage.
He’ll be 28, making ~$2.2m, with 1 good (3.2 fWAR) season.
November 19, 2025 at 5:35 PM
JJ Bleday was DFA’d.
What is he? First of all, NOT a CF (-38 DRS in 2304.2 innings), with average-ish speed and an okay arm, so corner OF.
He’s a platoon hitter, 103 wRC+ career vs RHP, 84 wRC+ vs LHPs, without the big platoon advantage.
He’ll be 28, making ~$2.2m, with 1 good (3.2 fWAR) season.
What is he? First of all, NOT a CF (-38 DRS in 2304.2 innings), with average-ish speed and an okay arm, so corner OF.
He’s a platoon hitter, 103 wRC+ career vs RHP, 84 wRC+ vs LHPs, without the big platoon advantage.
He’ll be 28, making ~$2.2m, with 1 good (3.2 fWAR) season.
I hadn’t really considered Carson Spiers as a DFA candidate, but it makes sense. He’ll miss 2026, and most of the 40 man rosters are pretty full today. Maybe this is the time to pass him through waivers, which he’ll hopefully clear.
A low upside swing man out all year probably can’t stick. #Reds
A low upside swing man out all year probably can’t stick. #Reds
November 19, 2025 at 3:25 AM
I hadn’t really considered Carson Spiers as a DFA candidate, but it makes sense. He’ll miss 2026, and most of the 40 man rosters are pretty full today. Maybe this is the time to pass him through waivers, which he’ll hopefully clear.
A low upside swing man out all year probably can’t stick. #Reds
A low upside swing man out all year probably can’t stick. #Reds
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#Reds announce INF Edwin Arroyo, INF Leo Balcazar and OF Héctor Rodríguez have been added to the 40-man roster.
RHP Carson Spiers was designated for assignment.
The 40-man is now at 40.
RHP Carson Spiers was designated for assignment.
The 40-man is now at 40.
November 18, 2025 at 9:02 PM
#Reds announce INF Edwin Arroyo, INF Leo Balcazar and OF Héctor Rodríguez have been added to the 40-man roster.
RHP Carson Spiers was designated for assignment.
The 40-man is now at 40.
RHP Carson Spiers was designated for assignment.
The 40-man is now at 40.
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The Reds added three prospects to their 40-man roster ahead of a deadline on Tuesday. www.mlb.com/reds/news/re...
Reds add 3 top prospects to 40-man ahead of Rule 5 Draft
CINCINNATI -- The Reds added three prospects to their 40-man roster on Tuesday ahead of a deadline to protect eligible players from the upcoming Rule 5 Draft.
Cincinnati added shortstop Edwin Arroyo, ...
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November 18, 2025 at 10:09 PM
The Reds added three prospects to their 40-man roster ahead of a deadline on Tuesday. www.mlb.com/reds/news/re...
I expect Hector Rodriguez, Edwin Arroyo, and Leo Balcazar get added today, to protect from Rule 5 draft.
That would require clearing one spot from #Reds 40 man roster, probably among Banfield, Rortvedt, Zulueta, Thompson, or Munoz.
Balcazar lacks upside, but figures to debut in 2026 as utility guy
That would require clearing one spot from #Reds 40 man roster, probably among Banfield, Rortvedt, Zulueta, Thompson, or Munoz.
Balcazar lacks upside, but figures to debut in 2026 as utility guy
November 18, 2025 at 6:40 PM
I expect Hector Rodriguez, Edwin Arroyo, and Leo Balcazar get added today, to protect from Rule 5 draft.
That would require clearing one spot from #Reds 40 man roster, probably among Banfield, Rortvedt, Zulueta, Thompson, or Munoz.
Balcazar lacks upside, but figures to debut in 2026 as utility guy
That would require clearing one spot from #Reds 40 man roster, probably among Banfield, Rortvedt, Zulueta, Thompson, or Munoz.
Balcazar lacks upside, but figures to debut in 2026 as utility guy
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Trump Imposes 100% Tax On Movies Where Slaves Escape
Trump Imposes 100% Tax On Movies Where Slaves Escape
WASHINGTON—In an effort to bring an end to what he described as an anti-American trend in filmmaking, President Donald Trump signed an executive order Monday imposing a 100% tax on the profits of movi...
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November 17, 2025 at 4:00 PM
Trump Imposes 100% Tax On Movies Where Slaves Escape
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Jeffrey Epstein survivors released a new video urging Congress to vote to release the Epstein files
November 17, 2025 at 12:33 AM
Jeffrey Epstein survivors released a new video urging Congress to vote to release the Epstein files
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It's hard to understand why Oscar Marin was fired, given that pitching is the Pirates' strength, as I write for Pittsburgh Baseball Now.
Perrotto: As Usual, Pirates Make Another Illogical Decision
The great thing about the Pittsburgh Pirates is that if they can do anything illogical, they usually do. On Monday, […]
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October 1, 2025 at 1:09 PM
It's hard to understand why Oscar Marin was fired, given that pitching is the Pirates' strength, as I write for Pittsburgh Baseball Now.
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My story for Roundtable Sports on the Pirates' firing of Oscar Marin
Pirates' Decision to Fire Pitching Coach Oscar Marin is Puzzling
The Pirates finished seventh in MLB with a 3.76 ERA,
the highest they have ranked since being fifth in 2015. Again, impressive for a
last-place team.
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October 1, 2025 at 1:28 PM
My story for Roundtable Sports on the Pirates' firing of Oscar Marin
Oscar Marin, 42, was Mariners minor league pitching coordinator in 2017-2018, Rangers bullpen coach in 2019, and Pirates pitching coach 2020-2025.
Matt Tracy, 36, was #Reds bullpen coach 2023-2025. 2020-2022 he was apparently the Blue Jays pitching ‘analysis’ and then ‘development’ coordinator.
Matt Tracy, 36, was #Reds bullpen coach 2023-2025. 2020-2022 he was apparently the Blue Jays pitching ‘analysis’ and then ‘development’ coordinator.
Former Pirates pitching coach Oscar Marin has been named as the Reds bullpen coach. Former bullpen coach Matt Tracy is now the assistant pitching coach, replacing Simon Mathews after his move to the Nationals.
November 13, 2025 at 6:10 PM
Oscar Marin, 42, was Mariners minor league pitching coordinator in 2017-2018, Rangers bullpen coach in 2019, and Pirates pitching coach 2020-2025.
Matt Tracy, 36, was #Reds bullpen coach 2023-2025. 2020-2022 he was apparently the Blue Jays pitching ‘analysis’ and then ‘development’ coordinator.
Matt Tracy, 36, was #Reds bullpen coach 2023-2025. 2020-2022 he was apparently the Blue Jays pitching ‘analysis’ and then ‘development’ coordinator.
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Whether it's Hillary Clinton sharing risotto tips on a private server or Donald Trump murdering Jeffrey Epstein to cover up his sex crimes, both candidates went to great lengths to hide their most dangerous secrets.
November 13, 2025 at 1:27 PM
Whether it's Hillary Clinton sharing risotto tips on a private server or Donald Trump murdering Jeffrey Epstein to cover up his sex crimes, both candidates went to great lengths to hide their most dangerous secrets.
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Reds claimed catcher Ben Rortvedt off waivers from the Dodgers
Wasn’t on 40-man roster until September, then started 19 of 25 games behind the plate, including first four games of postseason as Will Smith’s hand healed
Tied for team lead in sacrifice bunts. Wild ride for Benny Biceps
Wasn’t on 40-man roster until September, then started 19 of 25 games behind the plate, including first four games of postseason as Will Smith’s hand healed
Tied for team lead in sacrifice bunts. Wild ride for Benny Biceps
November 12, 2025 at 9:58 PM
Reds claimed catcher Ben Rortvedt off waivers from the Dodgers
Wasn’t on 40-man roster until September, then started 19 of 25 games behind the plate, including first four games of postseason as Will Smith’s hand healed
Tied for team lead in sacrifice bunts. Wild ride for Benny Biceps
Wasn’t on 40-man roster until September, then started 19 of 25 games behind the plate, including first four games of postseason as Will Smith’s hand healed
Tied for team lead in sacrifice bunts. Wild ride for Benny Biceps
None of the players are former #Reds prospect Sammy Stafura.
No. 1 overall prospect Konnor Griffin headlines the Pirates' Top 10 prospects list.
But Pittsburgh's system is loaded with talent.
See how the rest of the top 10 shapes up:
But Pittsburgh's system is loaded with talent.
See how the rest of the top 10 shapes up:
2026 Pittsburgh Pirates Top 10 MLB Prospects
Presenting Baseball America's 2026 ranking of the top prospects in the Pirates system, headlined by shortstop Konnor Griffin.
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November 12, 2025 at 2:58 AM
None of the players are former #Reds prospect Sammy Stafura.
So, after #Reds invited all coaches to return, three have now departed.
Brad Mills, retired
JR House, moved home
Simon Mathews, accepted better job
I wonder who takes the open Assistant Pitching Coach job. I believe Brian Garman and Bryan Conger are still pitching coordinators. Seth Etherton?
Brad Mills, retired
JR House, moved home
Simon Mathews, accepted better job
I wonder who takes the open Assistant Pitching Coach job. I believe Brian Garman and Bryan Conger are still pitching coordinators. Seth Etherton?
November 12, 2025 at 12:22 AM
So, after #Reds invited all coaches to return, three have now departed.
Brad Mills, retired
JR House, moved home
Simon Mathews, accepted better job
I wonder who takes the open Assistant Pitching Coach job. I believe Brian Garman and Bryan Conger are still pitching coordinators. Seth Etherton?
Brad Mills, retired
JR House, moved home
Simon Mathews, accepted better job
I wonder who takes the open Assistant Pitching Coach job. I believe Brian Garman and Bryan Conger are still pitching coordinators. Seth Etherton?
Simon Mathews was hired as the new Nationals pitching coach, giving Derek Johnson a key opening to fill for #Reds.
#Reds Assistant Pitching Coaches:
Caleb Cotham (2019-2020), hired by Phillies
Eric Jagers (2021-2022), hired by Mets
Alon Leichman (2023-2024), hired by Marlins
Simon Mathews (2025-present)
I wonder if the two year trend of these guys being hired away holds, or if Matthews gets hired sooner.
Caleb Cotham (2019-2020), hired by Phillies
Eric Jagers (2021-2022), hired by Mets
Alon Leichman (2023-2024), hired by Marlins
Simon Mathews (2025-present)
I wonder if the two year trend of these guys being hired away holds, or if Matthews gets hired sooner.
November 11, 2025 at 10:44 PM
Simon Mathews was hired as the new Nationals pitching coach, giving Derek Johnson a key opening to fill for #Reds.
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Nothing good & pure can survive in American capitalism.
What a thrill to be part of @talkingpointsmemo.com's series about the past 25 years of digital media! I wrote about why private equity goons destroyed Deadspin and why it matters.
There Are No Weird Blogs Anymore Cause It’s More Fruitful to Drive Them Out of Business
I learned many surprising lessons from my 20 months as editor-in-chief of...
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November 11, 2025 at 5:42 PM
Nothing good & pure can survive in American capitalism.
I have yet to find a better use for AI than generating photos of my dog doing things like driving a car.
So much money invested in AI, but little revenue to be made. But at least they can replace some employees and give me dog picture.
So much money invested in AI, but little revenue to be made. But at least they can replace some employees and give me dog picture.
November 11, 2025 at 2:21 PM
I have yet to find a better use for AI than generating photos of my dog doing things like driving a car.
So much money invested in AI, but little revenue to be made. But at least they can replace some employees and give me dog picture.
So much money invested in AI, but little revenue to be made. But at least they can replace some employees and give me dog picture.
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Ginger’s Journal: Recapping the sixth week of the Cincinnati #Reds' offseason
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Ginger's Journal: Offseason Edition #6
Recapping the busiest week of the Cincinnati Reds' offseason
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November 10, 2025 at 12:20 PM
Ginger’s Journal: Recapping the sixth week of the Cincinnati #Reds' offseason
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Casual reminder that the myth of “pulling yourself up by your bootstraps” is a cruel hoax designed to convince poor people from all walks of life that the injustices they face are a result of their own actions, rather than an oppressive system rigged against them.
November 10, 2025 at 12:00 AM
Casual reminder that the myth of “pulling yourself up by your bootstraps” is a cruel hoax designed to convince poor people from all walks of life that the injustices they face are a result of their own actions, rather than an oppressive system rigged against them.
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This is what happens when Republicans are given the task of governing. Chaos, economic collapse, and suffering.
November 8, 2025 at 5:34 PM
This is what happens when Republicans are given the task of governing. Chaos, economic collapse, and suffering.