Gold Glovers of the decade
Rob Neyer, ESPN.comA little math and a little common sense helped devise a list of the Gold Glove winners of the decade.
Story | Conversation | December 21, 2009Defense highlights offseason moves
Buster Olney...third baseman in the majors? Boston. Seattle. Oakland. Moves, deals and decisions 1. The Reds extended Scott Rolen's contract and restructured his current deal to create some salary relief for 2010. It's...
Blog Entry | Conversation | December 20, 2009
At This Hour 6pm ET: Lowell Taking Physical, Rolen and Reds Agree, Henry Funeral Arrangements
SportsCenter...starting 3B and leader of the team. AP Photo/Al Behrman Rolen and Reds Agree to Restructure Contract The Cincinnati Reds and 3B Scott Rolen have agreed to restructure his contract so the team can...
Blog | December 19, 2009Source: Rolen's new deal adds 2 years
Jayson Stark, ESPN.comThe Reds and third baseman Scott Rolen have agreed to restructure Rolen's contract to give the club more payroll flexibility for next season, ESPN.com has learned.
Story | Conversation | December 19, 2009Battle of the Decades: 1990s vs. 2000s
Rob Neyer, ESPN.comWhich decade produced better players, the 1990s or 2000s? At least in this simulated series, the old guys get the last laugh.
Story | Conversation | December 18, 2009An all-decade, all-value lineup card
Erik Manning, FanGraphs.comErik Manning of FanGraphs pored over every performance from an MLB player between 2000 and 2009 and created the best possible 1-9 lineup of players from that period. Odd: Carlos Delgado (2000) leads off. Cool: This team would average nine runs a game.
Story | Conversation | December 18, 2009
Top 100 players of the decade
Rob Neyer, ESPN.comAlbert Pujols and Alex Rodriguez were the clear-cut first two choices for the top 100 players of the decade; after that, the list got a little more difficult.
Story | Conversation | December 14, 2009Blogging The Nation
...haven't proved with their play that he's the future, nothing will. jasonkeen123: Third baseman Scott Rolen is headed to the Hall of Fame despite multiple injuries. His offensive numbers make the case...
Blog Entry | November 13, 2009The (harsh) lessons of the GM meetings
Buster Olney...the Reds' decision-making in July even more curious. They made a deal for third baseman Scott Rolen, who is owed $11 million for 2010 and is now essentially immovable, and they did not...
Blog Entry | Conversation | November 12, 2009
Rollins, Victorino win NL Gold Gloves
Associated PressShortstop Jimmy Rollins has won his third consecutive NL Gold Glove and Philadelphia Phillies teammate Shane Victorino has won for the second straight time in the outfield.
Story | Conversation | November 11, 2009La Russa may be leaving St. Louis
Buster Olney...a deal with Holliday immediately after the conclusion of the team's season, although Holliday's agent, Scott Boras, always takes his clients into the open air of free agency rather than negotiating a discounted...
Blog Entry | Conversation | October 11, 2009
Cueto's solid six back pair of homers as Reds stop Pirates
Associated PressJoey Votto homered and drove in three runs and Scott Rolen homered and the Cincinnati Reds took advantage of Zach Duke's control problems for an 8-4 win over the Pittsburgh Pirates on Saturday night.
Recap | Box Score | Conversation | October 03, 2009Kiss 'Em Goodbye: Cincinnati Reds
Buster Olney, Baseball Prospectus and Insider staff, ESPN InsiderInsider and Baseball Prospectus collaborate to dissect the demise of the 2009 Cincinnati Reds, who were unable to overcome Dusty Baker's highly questionable managerial tactics.
Story | Conversation | October 02, 2009
Nix's grand slam hangs loss on Cardinals, Smoltz
Associated PressLaynce Nix hit a grand slam off John Smoltz, Bronson Arroyo pitched into the ninth inning and the Cincinnati Reds beat the St. Louis Cardinals 6-1 on Wednesday night.
Recap | Box Score | Conversation | September 30, 2009EXPLORE RELATED TOPICS
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