Cincinnati views the rookie left-hander as a long-term building block, but maybe he’s in the wrong role.
This season is old enough to know better, but some early hitting performances really stand out.
For every Scott Feldman, there is a Joey Votto. And lots of running.
Matt recounts how history was made on a bad Reds team in 1998, while Mary does some social archaeology through customs of baseball past.
Reds prospect Zach Vincej explains how he changed his hitting approach through tinkering and ignoring cliches.
Traded from the Reds to the Marlins, Dan Straily is an example of how new pitching data can help change a repertoire.
Brandon Phillips finally accepts a trade, Chase Utley returns to the Dodgers on the cheap, and the Cubs and Royals make a minor swap.
Greg Holland chooses Colorado for his comeback, Jerry Blevins and Fernando Salas stay in New York, Scott Feldman looks to eat innings in Cincinnati, and Boone Logan needs context.
Hal Steinbrenner asked a question without really wanting to know the answer.
Miami further empties out a weak farm system to get Dan Straily from Cincinnati.
Drew Storen, Ben Revere, Peter O’Brien find new homes while Rajai Davis and Alex Avila return to old stomping grounds.
The Reds’ relievers set a record, the Giants’ blow another late lead, and two starters elsewhere don’t let their teammates get anywhere near the mound.
The wonderfully difficult-to-litigate Mat Latos trade, still wonderfully difficult to litigate five years later.
Modern baseball is smarter, which isn’t always as fun.
The Mets get a power hitter, but might just be adding to the glut at a few well-covered positions.