Joey Votto News

It became clear during a transition of eras in 2008 that a large part of the Reds' offensive production will rest of the shoulders of Joey Votto and Jay Bruce.

Hall of Fame baseball writer Hal McCoy is in his 36th year of covering the Cincinnati Reds, the longest tenure for any active writer covering one team.

Yonder Alonso had a decent stay in Hawaii Winter Baseball. Is it so far-fetched to think he could come on strong and allow the Reds to move Joey Votto to left field? -- Charles S., Broken Arrow, Okla.

Now we know why they call it Black Friday . It used to be called that because people would flock to the malls on the day after Thanksgiving and start their holiday shopping.

Canadian baseball Hall of Famer Tom Burgess, whose brief major league career was followed by long service as a coach and manager, has died He was 82.

The Cincinnati chapter of the Baseball Writers' Association of America recently handed out postseason awards to three members of the Reds' 2008 club.

First baseman Joey Votto and outfielder Jay Bruce have been named to the Topps Rookie All-Star team.

Evan Longoria continues to reap the spoils of a stellar rookie campaign by being named to the Topps 50th Annual Major League Rookie All-Star Team.

Twins outfielder Denard Span had some stiff competition when it came to earning Rookie of the Year honors for his own team in 2008.

A pair of Reds rookies have earned some recognition for their 2008 seasons. First baseman Joey Votto and outfielder Jay Bruce were named on Thursday to the Topps Major League Rookie All-Star Team.

I was checkin out John Fay's Blog this morning and caught an interesting tidbit from the Reds Farm Director, Terry Reynolds: The Hawaii Winter League wrapped up Sunday.

Yes, folks, MLB ballplayers have returned home; bats and gloves now start to collect dust in the closet.

Jair Jurrjens immediately impressed the Braves in Spring Training with his competitive nature and advanced maturity.

Therefore, I bring you my 2008 All-Rookie Team, composed of rookies from both the American and National Leagues.

Reds first baseman Joey Votto finished second in National League rookie-of-the-year voting after posting a .297 average and 24 home runs in 2008.

Evan Longoria won the American League Rookie of the Year award Monday by unanimous vote, and Geovany Soto ran away with the National League honor.

For a guy only 25 years old, Geovany Soto has already authored an impressive resume.

CINCINNATI - Tickets for Kahn's Redsfest XI, benefiting the Reds Community Fund, will go on sale Monday via the internet at reds.com, by phone at 513-381-REDS or 877-647-REDS and at all area Meijer stores.

Tired of standing in line at your polling place? Do you wish there was a place where you could vote on the issues that really matter to you? Well, you've come to the right place.

The Milwaukee Brewers announced Monday that they have exercised the 2009 option on the contract of outfielder Mike Cameron .