Today is National Bobble Head Day! You've seen them. Oversized heads that bobble when vibrated. These silly figures have actually been around for a couple of centuries in one form or another but only became ubiquitous in the last several decades as plastic extrusion techniques improved. They are primarily associated with baseball collectors and giveaways … Continue reading National Bobble Head Day!

The Cincinnati Reds have officially been eliminated from playoff opportunities in 2018.  We'll play out the season and test new prospects for next year.  Next year.  Always and again next year.  But watch out.  There's always next year. It is only 164 days until spring training day and 197 from Reds Opening Day.  Not that … Continue reading It’s Over

Spring Training games got started last week and it makes me feel warm all over.  The Cincinnati Reds have won a few and lost a few but winning is not the point until the regular season starts.  As one former Reds announcer said, these guys are just getting their work in.  Time to sharpen your … Continue reading Spring Training Games get underway

Finally.  Cincinnati Reds pitchers and catchers report to spring training today.  Go Reds. As always you can find more at http://www.walterthinnes.com and on Twitter @walterthinnes TOMORROW: Happy Valentines Day