Quick reminder: The Ducksnorts 2009 Baseball Annual is now shipping. Go buy a copy or five… In case you missed it, we’re doing community projections again this year. Read the introduction to learn more about the comatosely accurate IVIEs, available only here at Ducksnorts. Padres IVIE Pr...

If you want to continue being a Reds fan without going insane, do not read this article by Mark Sheldon over at MLB.com. I really want to be optimistic about 2009, but this piece is full of nuggets that should make any good Reds fan sick to his stomach. Some highlights: Hairston, Chris Dickerson, No...

This can’t be true. Can it? The Reds, major-league sources say, are interested in at least three Rockies — center fielder Willy Taveras, catcher Yorvit Torrealba and third baseman Garrett Atkins. A trade of both Taveras and Torrealba to the Reds is one possibility, sources say. The extent of...

I think we’ve been pretty fair to Dusty Baker. After a blast of initial skepticism, we’ve been willing, if not eager to give the guy the benefit of the doubt. I’ve been surprised at how few gripes I’ve had, given the team’s lousy record. Hell, we didn’t even say a...

With the Padres headed to Chicago for a four-game series, I decided to check in with Joe Aiello of View from the Bleachers for the latest info on the Cubs. We now turn the blog over to Joe… Ducksnorts: The Cubs have gotten off to a terrific start and have a very balanced attack. Can they susta...

There are plenty of culprits for the pathetic performance of the Reds offense thus far in 2008, no question about it. There can be no doubt, however, that Corey Patterson is one of the biggest problems (if not the biggest). Ladies and Gentlemen, take a look at your everyday leadoff hitter: a .205 ba...