Friday, August 10, 2012

Personal Opinion of Jamie Ramsey

*Summary, only read if you do not know about the situation.*
Almost everyone that's a Reds fan and even some that aren't read or heard about the Twitter ordeal including Jamie Ramsey (@JamieBlog on Twitter) and (www.BetterOffRed.com). and @DaRedsWinPOW on Twitter got in an argument on Twitter. At first, it looked like nothing, just disagreeing about Tommy Johns Surgery. Eventually, DaRedsWinPOW called Ramsey a "Long-haired que*r" and a "Dusty Dick Rider." Ramsey then sent a DM to the other account, wanting to beat him up.

Jamie Ramsey is fantastic as the Reds  Media Relations and he is my inspiration for what I do. (Twitter,Blog) He is the best Reds fan I know. I have met him numerous times at RedsFest, and I should say he is a great person. I understand he made a mistake, and I do not condone this action, but I am "backing him up."

Now, I know making a blog post about it isn't helping to put it in the past, but let's do that now. Let's worry and support the Reds, and forget all this. Everybody makes mistakes, and Jamie Ramsey doesn't often.

Wednesday, August 8, 2012

Why are the Reds taking such a long time for Votto to get back?

The Reds are taking their jolly good time getting Votto back


the last time Joey Votto played in a game was July 15th, 2012. He went 2 for 3 with a double as the Reds won against the Cardinals 4-2. After that game, the Reds were on a 6 game winning streak. 

The next day, the Reds and Votto agreed on knee surgery, which would put him out 3-4 weeks. As of August 8th, he still is not back. You could say the Reds are taking their time, which they are. Due to Votto's injury, his projected HR is only 21, which is lower for Joey. He is also only projected to play in 127 games. Since Votto has been gone, the Reds record is 16-6, with the game on the 8th being played right now. So there is no need to rush Votto back.

Certain Reds players have stepped in the former MVP's absence. Some players being Scott Rolen, Ryan Ludwick and Xavier Paul. Ludwick has increased his average almost 40 points in the past few months, while Rolen having clutch hits and getting on base. Xavier Paul was called up when Votto went on the disabled list, and he has proved that he deserves to stay up. Paul's average is .375/.423 OBP (9 for 24). He also has 2 doubles and 3 RBI's in 24 AB's. He mainly lives in the PH role, but has starts from time to time. 

So, get healthy Votto, we are rocking and rolling without you.


Saturday, August 4, 2012

Latos takes the game into own hand, Rivalry brewing

Something may or may not happen during tonight's game.

Mat Latos hit a 2-R HR during yesterdays game. Yes the pitcher. Latos slammed a 2-R shot to left field to extend the Reds lead to 3-0, which would hold the rest of the game. 

In the 9th inning, when Aroldis Chapman was pitching, and Andrew McCutchen was batting, Chapman beamed McCutchemn with a 101 MPH fastball on the shoulder. McCutchen starred down Chapman, walking slowly to first. Chapman and the Reds would win soon after 3-0. 


Post game, McCutchen said quote: "*expletive* them. *expletive* them" speaking of the Reds. Numerous fans between the 2 teams  have been bickering in person or social media such as Twitter. We will see how the Pirates respond, if they do, on the, in my opinion, unintentional hit-by-pitch. We will have to see, if the Pirates decided to hit somebody, who it is since Joey Votto and Brandon Phillips are out of the line-up due to injury. We will have to see. 

I couldn't find any pictures of Chapman hitting Andrew, so here's a video and the picture before the hit. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DSS20zemaPE

Friday, August 3, 2012

Mid-game update: Cozart 2-2, Heisey 1-1 w/a ITP HR, Reds leading 1-0

Cozart and Heisey are dynamite.

Cozart has hit 2 very nice singles, but not scoring or driving anybody in. Heisey hit an inside the park HR off the wall. The Reds lead 1-0 as Latos has been dominate. 

Full blog post coming at end of game.