Check out the disgusting southern Ohio gut on this Cincinnati Reds fan who got tackled by the Cleveland Indians Carlos Santana as he sought a foul ball. The Reds took the latest battle in the birthplace of aviation state showdown 12-5, but this buckeye bulge is brutal on the eyes. This dude is in the same weight class as that 76ers fan who became semi-famous for awhile … [Read more...] about Indians Carlos Santana crashes into disgustingly obese Reds fan (photo)
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Cincinnati Reds and Joey Votto agree to 12 year, $200 million deal
Star slugger Joey Votto agreed to a 12-year deal with the Cincinnati Reds today that is the longest guaranteed contract in major league baseball history. The contract adds 10 years to his old contract, and includes a club option for 2024. The Reds secured their 2010 National League MVP for more than $200 million, a much more expensive contract than Ken Griffey Jr. when he … [Read more...] about Cincinnati Reds and Joey Votto agree to 12 year, $200 million deal
Cubs Deal Sean Marshall to the Reds; get Young Players in Return
Theo Epstein sent a message of rebuilding today. Actually he already sent that message earlier this week when he said that the Chicago Cubs were not interested in acquiring Prince Fielder. It's clear: a youth movement, rebuilding from scratch is going on in Chicago. Today, Theo acquired left-handed pitcher Travis Wood, outfielder Dave Sappelt and minor league infielder … [Read more...] about Cubs Deal Sean Marshall to the Reds; get Young Players in Return
Streak for the Cash: Orioles over Reds
"We’re going streaking… through the quad to the gymnasium!" Okay, maybe just virtually, but nonetheless we are one-for-one so far on picking ESPN’s Streak for the Cash. Let's keep it going! For the remainder of the baseball season, I will try to give one baseball game a day that I think is a lock for the Streak for the Cash. Let’s see how big of a streak we can build. By: … [Read more...] about Streak for the Cash: Orioles over Reds
A’s Adam Rosales enjoys Wrigley Field Homecoming
The interleague series between the Chicago Cubs and Oakland Athletics at Wrigley Field this past week was especially important to A's utility infielder Adam Rosales. Before he made his way into the Major Leagues, he attended Maine South High School in Park Ridge, Illinois and Western Michigan University in Kalamazoo, Michigan. "This was where I came to my first major league … [Read more...] about A’s Adam Rosales enjoys Wrigley Field Homecoming
Three moves to hassle the Hoff and shake up the Milwaukee Brewers
Milwaukee Brewers owner Mark Attanasio was willing to can manager Ned Yost with 15 games left in the 2008 Wild Card race. Last August, he fired pitching coach Bill Castro, options the struggling JJ Hardy to Triple A, and showed Bill Hall the door. If Attanasio wants to keep a consistent message, he needs to make at least one of these three moves. … [Read more...] about Three moves to hassle the Hoff and shake up the Milwaukee Brewers
Stay Classy Ohio: Both MLB teams among top 3 HATED
Interesting study in the Wall Street Journal, which surveyed the most hated teams in all of Major League Baseball. Yes, ESPN's home team, the Boston Red Sox did indeed finish second, but #1 and #3 may surprise you. From a scintillating Yardbarker article and the Ohio sports blog Wait till Next year: … [Read more...] about Stay Classy Ohio: Both MLB teams among top 3 HATED
50% of 162 is…uhh…Where’s my Calculator?
By Paul Schmidt The halfway point of the baseball season has been reached for the Chicago Cubs. Suffice it to say, things didn’t quite go as planned. What has happened? What will happen? Let’s take a brief, brief look back (mainly because that’s all I can stomach) and then a glance at the future as we try to figure out where this team is going to take us in this wild and … [Read more...] about 50% of 162 is…uhh…Where’s my Calculator?