June 14, 200421 yr No crap. That is unacceptable. Nice bullpen. Nice starting pitching. Nice defense. And Phil Norton needs to be released. Seriously.
July 11, 200420 yr Kerns is out, Griffey's out, freels out for a few games, Casey's out, Larkin is in one day out four more. Now this is the Reds team I'm used to seeing. ...... :mad3:
July 13, 200420 yr But I dont think St. Louis is gon to keep at this pace they will fall apart it is just a matter of time I think.......
July 13, 200420 yr St. Louis has more talent and has a solid lineup top-to-bottom. The Cubs have pitching. Both teams have a better bench. The Reds will just have to channel God to even hang in. Bengals season starts in 2 months.
March 9, 200520 yr Reds up for sale Three partners put 51.5% on market; Major League Baseball will have say on any deal By Cliff Peale Enquirer staff writer The Cincinnati Reds may soon have a new majority owner, but chief executive officer Carl Lindner is expected to remain in control of the club. Three minority owners who together control a combined 51.5 percent of the Reds shares have put them up for sale, starting a process that could last more than a year. The shares will be grouped and offered for sale as a block, the owners said Tuesday. The stock is expected to fetch at least $100 million, perhaps more. In the short term, a sale of the majority interest in the team isn't expected to have great effect on the club on the field or in the front office. But over the next decade, it could dramatically restructure the ownership of the country's oldest professional baseball club. Read full article here: http://news.enquirer.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20060117/NEWS01/601170343/1056/
July 10, 200519 yr Regarding possible new ownership, these cats may want to buy the 51.5% of shares that are up for sale: http://news.enquirer.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20050710/SPT04/507100383/1071/SPT
July 11, 200519 yr Hopefully they do it. Somebody needs to pressure Linder to get serious about this team and hire a real GM and a real manager to fix the team.
July 15, 200519 yr More on the possible Reds sale, and some other possible buyers: http://news.enquirer.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20050715/BIZ01/507150378/1076/rss01
September 13, 200519 yr Reds' price not impeding interest But team control issue is likely to complicate sale negotiations By Cliff Peale Enquirer staff writer Owners selling a 51.5-percent stake in the Cincinnati Reds are asking a price that values the entire club at between $250 million and $275 million. Now they're waiting to see whether potential buyers agree. The stake from owners Louise Nippert, George Strike and Gannett Co., owner of The Enquirer, went on the block in March. It has attracted five potential buyers to get permission from Major League Baseball to look at the team's financial records. Three of those have traveled to Cincinnati for a more detailed look and are in price negotiations with the sellers. Read full article here: http://news.enquirer.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20050909/SPT04/509090485/-1/
November 1, 200519 yr Deal could be near on Reds sale By Greg Paeth and Marc Lancaster Post staff reporters The Major League baseball season ended three days ago with the Chicago White Sox sweep of the World Series in Houston. But for Cincinnati baseball fans, an off-season announcement might prove to be far more significant than anything that happened on the field this year. A decision is expected soon - maybe as early as next week - about new ownership and new top-to-bottom control of the oldest franchise in professional baseball. "We're getting very close. By December 1st the deal should be closed and approved and the new owners should be in place," said Stephen D. Greenberg, managing partner of Allen & Co., the New York firm that is handling the sale of 51.5 percent of the Reds' ownership. Read full article here: http://news.cincypost.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20051029/SPT05/510290371
November 2, 200519 yr One owner is a developer and owns North American Properties. I wonder if that means the new ownership will get involved in the Banks, etc. They have a website http://www.naproperties.com/Default.aspx. Man, I hope the Reds can be interesting to watch again. Group buys Reds majority By Cliff Peale, John Erardi and John Fay Enquirer staff writers An ownership group led by local businessman Robert Castellini will assume operating control of the team, the Reds announced today. Under terms of the agreement, Castellini will replace Carl Lindner as the Reds chief executive officer. “Carl has meant so much to the Reds and the City of Cincinnati. As such, we are thrilled that he has agreed to continue his association with the Club as a significant partner in our ownership group,” Castellini said in a press release. Read full article here: http://news.enquirer.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20051102/SPT04/51102012
November 3, 200519 yr “Carl has meant so much to the Reds and the City of Cincinnati." You gotta be fucking kidding me? Carl Linder is the last thing that has contributed anything good to the Red's! I freakin love the Reds, I've watched almost every game they have played in the last three years... Do you know how hard it is to be a Red's fan these days?! There is no team in the MLB that has a history or is significant like the Red's are... I once heard an ESPN announcer referring to the Red's that moving the team to another city is like trying to move the Yank's out of New York. This is so true and I hope this cat can throw down some cash and make this club a national icon that it once was.
November 3, 200519 yr At first glance, this is good news. Castellini has strong local ties, as his family owned the produce businesses on the riverfront before the stadiums were built. And hopefully he brings some of the leadership that has led the Cardinals to be a force in Major League Baseball. In addition, the Williams family owned the team during the Big Red Machine days. As for the Banks, Castellini proposed a development project during the mid-1990s when he owned the land. Today, it looks as if the Corporex-led development team will maintain control over the riverfront project.
November 3, 200519 yr So, you guys like this guy? I've never heard of him... Not to get off topic too much, but what other projects has this guy been over?
November 3, 200519 yr >>Not to get off topic too much ^In high school I went to a party his daughter had at their house.
November 3, 200519 yr What the Reds sale means Enquirer file/Michael E. Keating Whether a change in ownership results in a higher payroll - and more happy wins like this - remains to be seen. Though the sale is not finalized, the Reds are about to have a new CEO, replacing Carl Lindner. Produce magnate Robert Castellini leads a group that will purchase controlling interest of Cincinnati's major-league baseball team. Brothers Thomas and W. Joseph Williams Jr. are also in the group. Read full article here: http://news.enquirer.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20051103/SPT04/511030422
December 6, 200519 yr Discuss any related Cincinnati Reds stuff here. "You don't just walk into a bar and mix it up by calling a girl fat" - buildingcincinnati speaking about new forumers
December 6, 200519 yr I think there are reasons to be excited. New ownership sounds like they may get aggressive with the day to day goings on. Say goodbye to the glorified accountant John Allen.
December 7, 200519 yr Reds trade Casey DALLAS – The Reds might not confirm until Wednesday morning, but the club has reached an agreement to trade Sean Casey to the Pittsburgh Pirates for left-handed pitcher Dave Williams. Williams, 26, was 10-10 with a 4.41 ERA last season. The move opens up first base for Adam Dunn. “My head is spinning. I haven’t heard anything from the Pirates,” Casey, a Pittsburgh-area native, said when reached at home by a Pittsburgh reporter. “I’ll talk more later.” Full story at http://news.enquirer.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20051206/SPT04/312060023
December 7, 200519 yr Oh, that's really disappointing. I don't know enough about personnel to know if this is good or bad, but I know I really liked him...nice that he'll get to play at home, though...best to him.
December 7, 200519 yr <sniff> Casey gets the boot b/c the Red's pitching in their farm system sucks and has sucked for a long time
December 8, 200519 yr <sniff> Casey gets the boot b/c the Red's pitching in their farm system sucks and has sucked for a long time Cincy has never been known for great pitching.....ever (other than Tom Seaver stopping by). Since 1980, the Reds minor leagues have produced.... Hume Liebrandt(?) (later pitched for KC & Atlanta in WS) Soto Jeff Russell (star reliever for the Rangers, traded for Buddy Bell) Browning Charlton Dibble Williamson and......?
December 9, 200519 yr The Reds will be fine without Casey. He'll be missed as a person in the community and in the clubhouse, but he's replaceable on the field. Dunn will move to first. Also, the Reds traded a minor leaguer to the Yankees for Tony Womack. The Yankees will eat some of his contract and Womack will have the chance to compete for a roster spot.
December 15, 200519 yr Will the Reds new ownership pull off a winning team? If so, imagine a decent baseball/football city. We'll be the next Boston of the sports world! I'm daydreaming right now... don't wake me please. :roll:
December 21, 200519 yr Another move that will pay off... Hammond is pretty damn good. Reds Sign Veteran Relief Pitcher Chris Hammond Reported by: 9News First posted: 12/20/2005 3:47:42 PM The Reds announced Tuesday afternoon they've made a move to improve the team's bullpen with a reliever who started his career in Cincinnati. Free agent reliever Chris Hammond has signed a one-year contract with the Reds through the 2006 season with a mutual option for 2007. Hammond, a lefty, began his Major League career in Cincinnati in 1990. Most recently, he pitched for San Diego. Hammond has also pitched for Florida, Boston, Atlanta, New York and Oakland. The 39-year-old has posted a 2.47 ERA in 221 relief appearances over the last four seasons. Last season, he went 5-1 with a 3.84 ERA in 55 appearances for the Padres, holding left-handed batters to a .164 batting average. Full story at http://www.wcpo.com/news/2005/local/12/20/hammond.html
December 24, 200519 yr Jeebus...a bullpen with Weathers, Mercker and Hammond! Total age: 191. Nasty Boys they are not. I heard that Brett Tomko signed a two-year, $9 million contract with some team the other day. He gets $4.5 million a year after going an astounding 8-15 last year? This sport is f*cked!
January 6, 200619 yr Reds.com reported to expect big changes in the next coming weeks, we'll see what happens. I am so ready for Baseball season!
January 6, 200619 yr New Reds owners to get 75% Lindner, other current holders to retain small stake By Cliff Peale Enquirer staff writer The new owners of the Cincinnati Reds will likely take control Jan. 20 after buying a stake of about 75 percent, worth about $120 million, in baseball's oldest professional team. A group headed by Bob Castellini, Tom Williams and Joe Williams has received all the Major League Baseball approvals for the sale, except a final vote by team owners. They originally hoped to schedule that vote before Christmas, but it now appears that owners will approve the sale at their regularly scheduled meetings Jan. 19 in Phoenix. Current owners Carl Lindner and Bill Reik will retain minority units worth about 8 percent each, and George Strike and Louise Nippert will retain about half that amount each, multiple sources close to the talks said. Castellini will succeed Lindner as the chief executive officer. Castellini and the Williams brothers will be the managing members, holding operating control of Cincinnati Reds LLC. Read full article here: http://news.enquirer.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20060106/BIZ01/601060430/1002/BIZ
January 7, 200619 yr Good news! I am for an owner that is interested in making $ in attendance, assuming he is and will.
January 11, 200619 yr County signs off on Reds sale By Kimball Perry and Cliff Peale Enquirer staff writers The sale of the Cincinnati Reds took another step toward reality today when the Hamilton County commissioners approved it, as they are required to do under the lease the team has with the county-owned Great American Ball Park. The lease was signed between the county, which used sales tax revenue to build the $280 million baseball stadium, and Cincinnati Reds LLC. The lease remains with that corporation, but the controlling owners of the corporation are changing, Tom Gabelman, a private attorney hired by Hamilton County on the issue, told commissioners today. Read full article here: http://news.enquirer.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20060111/BIZ01/301110009/-1/
January 12, 200619 yr So.... when do you think we will see the biggest changes for the Reds? This year, next year??
January 12, 200619 yr this year with markiting and advertising / promotions, then next year with free agents.
January 16, 200619 yr So here's the Reds blogs I've been following, in pretty much this order: Marc Lancaster, reporter for the Cincinnati Post: http://frontier.cincinnati.com/blogs/spring/ Redleg Nation, a group blog: http://www.redlegnation.com/ (the current post is a fantastic first in a series on Reds ownership/management history, reaching back to the 30's) JD Arney's blog: http://www.redreporter.com/ Shawn Weaver's blog: http://shawns.blogspot.com/ At least now, with about a post per day (maybe two or three tops), it's easy to follow, along with the Post's coverage: http://www.cincypost.com/reds/ Anyone else have a favorite Reds site? Anyone here write one? What indispensable Reds sites am I missing?
January 18, 200619 yr I haven't realy kept up with the Reds blogs. I'll check those out, though. This is old news, but Browning, Seaver and May were inducted into the Reds Hall of Fame. The voting results are in this story: http://news.enquirer.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20060111/SPT04/301110017/-1/rss
January 18, 200619 yr While I am not much of a Reds Fan (Mets Fan till death) I have an interest in seeing the club succeeding and would rank them as my second favorite National League team even though it is a distant distant second. Lindner didn't seem to have what it took to field a winning team so maybe a change in ownership will make the Reds competitive again.
January 20, 200619 yr Reds sale approved Baseball owners give OK to Castellini group By Cliff Peale Enquirer staff writer Major League Baseball owners today approved the sale of the Cincinnati Reds to a group headed by local businessman Bob Castellini. Baseball commissioner Bud Selig announced the unanimous vote at the regularly scheduled owners meetings in Phoenix. “Everybody raves about him,” Selig said of Castellini after the vote. He’s very personable, and he’s local. Frankly, this was a very easy one.” The approval was expected after a process that started last March, when three minority owners of the team put their combined 51.5 percent stake up for sale. The Castellini group signed a preliminary deal in early November. Read full article here: http://news.enquirer.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20060119/BIZ01/601190335/1076/
January 20, 200619 yr Here's a link to the video they played before the press conference...brings a tear to the eye, it does...hearing that "this one belongs to the Reds" gets me every time... http://news.enquirer.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20060120/SPT04/301200020
January 20, 200619 yr Reds sale easy call, Selig says Commissioner praises team's new management By Cliff Peale Enquirer staff writer The Cincinnati Reds should have a bright future with new owner Bob Castellini, baseball commissioner Bud Selig said Thursday night. "I think Bob Castellini will be very aggressive and a very hands-on owner, and I think it will be great," Selig said in a telephone interview. "I don't see any reason why the Cincinnati club shouldn't be competitive for a long time." Despite the Reds' five consecutive losing seasons, Selig said small-market teams in the same National League Central division are improving. Those include the Pittsburgh Pirates and the Milwaukee Brewers, which Selig's family formerly owned. Read full article here: http://news.enquirer.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20060120/BIZ01/601200355/1076/
January 21, 200619 yr I saw the video online. I wonder if the owners walk out with fog machines going and fireworks. ;-)
January 24, 200619 yr I wasn't a fan of O'Brien at all. Let's get someone in there with some actual skills.
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