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BK and Grimey join Wick to hash out the last details of spring training with Opening Day less than a week away. Who makes the roster? What about the growing list of injuries? What about Jonathan India's rise? How about these Cincinnati Reds finally win some f*cking baseball games?!
BK and Tony joined Wick to talk all things Cincinnati Reds at this juncture of spring training, including the complicated option situation facing Nick Krall and the roster-managers. Beyond that, is the Driveline impact on the Reds roster the new market inefficiency, the thing that other teams are woefully undervaluing - and is Tejay Antone the posterboy for said revolution?
Spring training is underway, and the 2021 Cincinnati Reds still have several important questions that need answers. What are they doing at shortstop? What are they doing with Nick Senzel? WHAT ARE THEY DOING?! Wick, BK, and Tony tackle these questions and more on the latest episode.
Spring Training 2021 is on the horizon, and the Cincinnati Reds still haven't addressed many of the issue plaguing their roster. If anything, they've taken a step back from 2020, a year that was a disappointment despite many more additions. Wick & Tony take a closer look at where things stand with the new season just around the corner.
20 games into this chaotic 2020 season, and the Cincinnati Reds have reached the 1/3rd mark. What's been good, what's been bad, and what they and the rest of baseball are trying to navigate - as well as a quick look ahead at what the trade deadline might bring.
Major League Baseball released the official 60 game schedule for teams this week, so we convened to drink a beer and break down how that shook out for the Cincinnati Reds. That, talk of the return during a pandemic, and how the new rule changes help/hurt the Reds pretty well sums up this round of yappin'. Have a listen!
July 1st marks the return of MLB players to "summer camp," as the 2020 season is set to begin in the middle of a pandemic. We discuss the myriad obstacles facing the game itself, as well as how the Cincinnati Reds fit into it all.
Grimey & Tony join Wick to get caught up on the Cincinnati Reds offseason, the early returns from spring training in Goodyear, Nick Senzel's pending return, Jose Garcia breaking out, and much, much more. Check it!
The Cincinnati Reds broke the monotony of non-tender day by signing Mike Moustakas to a 4 year, $64 million contract, the largest free agent contract in franchise history. Aaron and Grimey join Wick to break down what that means for the roster, the payroll, and the future moves the Reds might make this winter.
Yasmani Grandal signed with the Chicago White Sox, taking perhaps the single biggest free agent target off the market for the Cincinnati Reds. We break down that development, where the Reds can turn to next, and how that alters their plans in what's supposed to be a cash-rich offseason full of additions.
BK and Charlie Scrabbles joined Wick to discuss the spate of Cincinnati Reds related Hot Stove rumors. This early in the offseason the likes of Yasmani Grandal, Didi Gregorius, Marcell Ozuna, and others have already been linked to the Reds, which is uncharted free agent territory for this club. That, Sonny Gray's lucrative Cy Young Award voting finish, & more kerhyucks ensue, so listen in!
The Cincinnati Reds made the first big splash of the offseason with their hire of Driveline Baseball's Kyle Boddy, a pitching guru with close ties to the likes of Trevor Bauer. They've also gone public about their postseason desires for 2020, and have already been linked with diving into the free agent market again, finally - with former Reds draftee Yasmani Grandal already linked. So, we yapped about it!
Tony & Grimey join Wick to discuss the lasting impact of Marty Brennaman on the Cincinnati Reds, to breakdown the dinger binge we've seen from Eugenio Suarez, where the Cincinnati Reds go from here, & more.
While the Cincinnati Reds finally slid out of contention for a miracle Wild Card run, Aristides Aquino and Eugenio Suarez have continued to bonk dingers at a record rate. We touch on those topics, as well as the future of the Reds rotation, the odd nature of the current crop of Reds rookies, and more.
BK and the one and only Arkansas Reds Fan join Wick to discuss the Reds falling flat when needed against the Chicago Cubs and Washington Nationals, the moves they keep making post-deadline, and the ridiculous tear of one Aristides Aquino.
Grimey and Aaron join Wick to look at the surging Cincinnati Reds, the bold waiver claim of Kevin Gausman from Atlanta, and how young hitters like Josh VanMeter, Aristides Aquino, and Phil Ervin might well be found gold for these Reds.
A pack of Red Reporters help breakdown the Cincinnati Reds moves at the MLB trade deadline, focusing on the trade of Yasiel Puig and Taylor Trammell for Trevor Bauer, shipping Scooter Gennett to San Francisco, and Tanner Roark to Oakland - and what it means for the Reds going forward.
Tony and Grimey join Wick to discuss the reported trade rumors swirling around the Cincinnati Reds on the eve of the July 31st trade deadline - including the trade with Cleveland for Trevor Bauer that materialized WHILE RECORDING, one that cost the Reds their top prospect in Taylor Trammell. Gross.
BK and Grimey join Wick to live-pod the Cincinnati Reds epic collapse against the St. Louis Cardinals, as well as to preview what that loss - which drops the Reds 9 games back in the NL Central - means for their trade deadline plans. Oh, Reds...
BK and Grimey join Wick to discuss the series victory over the Chicago Cubs, the crucial homestand before the All Star break, the rumor that the Cincinnati Reds want to add a controllable hitter at the trade deadline, & live reactions to last night's bullpen meltdown vs. the Milwaukee Brewers.
Wick and Tony break down the Reds sweep of the Houston Astros, the evolving bullpen roles of Raisel Iglesias and Michael Lorenzen, and explore the endless scenarios the Reds will face when Scooter & Alex Wood return as the team heads toward the trade deadline.
Tony Wolfe and Mitchell Clark join Wick to talk about the recent draft signings, the pending returns of both Alex Wood and Scooter Gennett, and what that all might mean for the Cincinnati Reds as the One True Trade Deadline looms just 6+ weeks away.
Aaron and the venerable Charlie Scrabbles join Wick to talk about the Cincinnati Reds selection of TCU LHP Nick Lodolo with their first pick of the 2019 MLB Draft, and how that jives with both the past and future of this baseballing organization.
Tony joins Wick to break down Derek Dietrich's blazing hot streak, the last week in Cincinnati Reds action, the offense finally heating up, and next week's MLB Draft.
BK & Tony join Wick to talk about the Cubs, Dodgers, & Brewers series, we give our #taeks on the struggles of Joey Votto, and ponder what the Reds might do with their roster once Scooter & Alex Wood get healthy.
ARF, Grimey, & Wick reboot the RR Podcast with thoughts on the start of the 2019 season, Luis Castillo, and how the Reds can dig out of their 8.5 game hole in the NL Central.
We take a quick look at the Reds through 2 months of the season, and talk about possible All-Stars for this year's Reds.
We get a status report on the state of the NL Central so far, and talk about the Reds' handling of Amir Garrett.
We talk to SBNation's Grant Brisbee about the resurgent Reds and their current opponents, the floundering Giants.
Eric Roseberry, Wick Terrell, and Derek Grimes discuss Cincinnati's recent losing streak. They also talk about the offense's productivity, Devin Mesoraco, and the upcoming schedule.
BK, Wick, and Eric discuss the Reds surprising first two weeks of the season. Topics include: the bullpen's heavy workload, Scooter Gennett, and Jesse Winker's callup.
A little late uploading this, but we talked about the first week of the Reds season that saw them go 4-2.
Our first (and probably only) postgame podcast of the year! We talked about the last-minute roster additions and shared our reactions to the Opening Day game.
I got a few minutes with Chad Dotson of Redleg Nation to talk about the Reds finalized roster, including the new look bench and some surprises in the rotation.
No guest this week, but we caught up on news and roster predictions with 2 weeks left in Spring Training.
We talked to Chris Welsh about the recent slew of Reds' pitcher injuries, creative ways to prevent them going forward, and the Reds' young talent ready to step up and make the next jump in an interesting bullpen. We also talk about Chris's new project, Baseball Rules Academy.
We talked with Better Off Red's Jamie Ramsey about the young guns the Reds will be showing off this year, and the excitement of a new-look Reds roster.
We talked with Dan Szymborski from ESPN and Fangraphs about what the computers are saying we should expect from the 2017 Reds.
We talk about the newest Reds, including Scott Feldman, Desmond Jennings, and the return of Bronson Arroyo.
We got a chance to sit down with (now former) Reds minor leaguer Ray Chang. We talked about his long minor league career, and talked about his unique opportunity to play in his third World Baseball Classic, and his future plans after his playing career.
We talked with the Cincinnati Enquirer's Zach Buchanan about the deal that sent Dan Straily to the Marlins, and how it'll impact the Reds in 2017 and beyond. We also discuss the remaining position battles the Reds have to answer going forward in Spring Training, and ask Zach who will surprise in 2017.