The Kings of Spring are back in action! They kicked off things Tuesday by losing to les Sillies, but yesterday they got back on track by throttling the Twins. Things are looking up for the Redlegs in 2K8, with some baseball analysts speculating "darkhorse" candidacy. But in the NL Central, who isn't?? Okay, the Pirates. Anyway, even after dealing Josh Hamilton in the off-season (still bitter), the 'Nati has a solid nucleus of young talent fronted by an even better Josh Hamilton, Jay Bruce. Joey Votto and Brandon Phillips are also expected to be cornerstones.On the mound, Harang and Arroyo are back with Homer Bailey v.2 in the fold, as well as Johnny Cueto. The bullpen is improved with a healthy Majewski, the emurgence of set-up man Jared Burton, and the signing of closer Francisco Cordero. The semblance of a solid pitching staff? Nice!
The Reds are clearly on the right path. But why, when thinking about the prospects of Cincy's 2008 season, do I suddenly experience a sinking feeling? That would be due to one "Crusty" Baker, new manager of your Cincinnati Reds. I just have the feeling that things like this possibly all-to-true satire will be occuring on the regular under Crusty's watch. Say it ain't so, Wayne Krvisky!
Also, please trade Adam Dunn.
+ I know at least one person that doesn't like Gregg Doyel. Or, more accurately, his writing. Says it's too negative. That's okay. But gg's latest column on Kentucky hoops coach Billy Gillispie's humanity is a poignant, positive and touching piece.
Gillispie must be some super guy. He also recently called a radio show to offer help to a woman trying to attend her father's funeral. [via Doyel's Dribbles]
+ Hey, Elite XC (mixed martial arts) inked a deal with CBS, marking the first time MMA will be broadcast on network television. Internet legend Kimbo Slice is slated to headline the first event. That'll be enough for me to tune in.
2 comments:
Your greatest tribute to Doyel is the MMA bit as the last bullet.
Crusty can't be as bad as the lineup juggler. I mean, Baker won't bat Dunny 2nd, will he?
Good point about Narron.
But Crusty batting Dunn second isn't what concerns me. It's crusty batting Norris Hopper instead of Jay Bruce and Scott Hatteberg instead of Joey Votto.
And Crusty throwing the Reds' promising young starting pitchers' arms out.
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