"And This One Belongs To The Reds", Cincinnati Reds Franchise: MLB The Show 2k11

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I am about to start the 2015 season of my Reds franchise. I have simmed the second half of seasons once I felt I was out of post season contention.

In the next few posts, I will give a little background on previous seasons so that you all will know some of the history of this franchise.

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2011

Reds 81-81

The Reds entered 2011 with high expectations after such a solid 2010 season. The Reds finished April 16-10 getting some good pitching. The Reds held ground in May as well. However, a June swoon was key factor in the Reds disappointing season losing 8 or 10 and another stretch losing 7 of 10, winning only 10 games in June. After that, Cincinnati was never able to rebound, losing 11 of 12 in August to put them completely out of the race to return to the Playoffs.
Team Leaders
Avg-Votto .285
HR-Votto 38
RBI-Votto 95
Wins-Edinson Volquez 10

World Series
Game 1-Bos 4, Stl 5
Game 2-Bos 4, Stl 5
Game 3-Stl 11, Bos 4
Game 4-Stl 5, Bos 7
Game 5- Stl 10, Bos 15
Game 6 -Bos 5, Stl 2
Game 7 Bos 1, Stl 3
St. Louis defeats Boston 4 games to 3

World Series MVP-Colby Rasmus, .429, 2 HR, 10 RBI

Division Winners
AL
East-Boston 108-54
Central-Detroit 89-73
West-Texas 97-65
WC-New York 95-67

NL
East-Atlanta 89-73
Central-Milwaukee 97-65
West-San Francisco 101-60
WC-St. Louis 95-67


Leaders
AL
Avg-.331- Josh Hamilton TEX
HR-62-Miguel Cabrera DET
RBI-162-Miguel Cabrera DET
Runs-130-Miguel Cabrera DET
Wins-18-Trevor Cahill OAK, C.J. Wilson TEX
Saves-49-Neftali Feliz TEX
ERA-2.76-Trevor Cahill OAK
K's-199-Dan Haren LAA

NL
Avg-.338-Daric Barton SD
HR-40-Albert Pujols STL
RBI-121-Albert Pujols STL
Runs-117-Albert Pujols Stl
Wins-18-Tim Lincecum SF
Saves-48-John Axford MIL
ERA-2.56-Tim Lincecum SF
K's-248-Yovanni Gallardo

Awards
AL
MVP-Miguel Cabrera DET .330, 62 HR, 162 RBI
Cy Young-Trevor Cahill OAK 18-7, 2.76 ERA
Rookie of Year-J.P. Arencibia C-TOR .253, 21 HR, 72 RBI

NL
MVP-Tim Lincecum SF 18-4, 2.56 ERA, 8 CG, 6 Shutouts, 235 K's
Cy Young-Tim Lincecum SF
Rookie of Year-Brandon Belt 1B-SF .331, 34 HR, 100 RBI

Key Trades/Transactions
-Cubs P C. Zambrano traded to Rockies for G. Reynolds-P, J. Maine-P, W. Rosario-C

-White Sox trade Jake Peavy-P, to Brewers for K. Davis-P

-Cubs trade 3B A. Ramirez to Twins for SP A. Swarzak

-Cubs trade SP R. Dempster to the Yankees for J.Montero-C

-Braves sign SP Ben Sheets

-Yankees Alex Rodriguez retired following the season.

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2012


Reds 83-79

2012 was another mediocre, under achieving season for the Reds. The team was led by solid years offensively by Joey Votto, Jay Bruce and FA OF Johnny Damon. However, aging 3B Scott Rolen and 2B Brandon Phillips struggled at the plate. The Reds are high on young SS Billy Hamilton who played 149 games at SS and hit .300 in his first full big league season.
The Reds pitching was led by Johnny Cueto who finished 14-9, 3.71 ERA. Edinson Volquez was 10-10 and spent time on the DL. Young Travis Wood struggled in stints between AAA and the Reds. He was only 1-8 for the Reds with an ERA over 5. Homer Bailey also disappointed with 10-9 record and 5.35 ERA. The Reds hope that some of their young arms in the minors will be ready for the 2013 season.

Team Leaders
Avg-Votto .318
HR-Votto 33
RBI Votto 118
Wins-Johnny Cueto 14

World Series-Minnesota vs Atlanta
Game 1-Min 11, Atl 2
Game 2-Min 3, Atl 2
Game 3-Atl 9, Min 2
Game 4-Atl 0, Min 1
Game 5- Atl 11, Min 3
Game 6 -Min 5, Atl 6
Game 7 Min 3, Atl 2
Minnesota defeats Atlanta 4 games to 3
Division Winners
AL
East-Boston 90-72
Central-Minnesota 92-70
West-Anaheim 87-75
WC-Chicago 89-73

NL
East-Atlanta 99-63
Central-Milwaukee 101-61
West-Los Angeles 95-67
WC-St. Louis 100-62


Leaders
AL
Avg-Miguel Cabrera DET-.327
HR-Mark Reynolds BAL 51
RBI-Miguel Cabrera DET 130
Runs-Curtis Granderson NYY 114
Wins-Clay Buchholz BOS 20
Saves-Neftali Feliz TEX 51
ERA-Felix Hernandez SEA 2.68
K's-David Price TB 209

NL
Avg-Albert Pujols STL .335
HR-Albert Pujols STL 51
RBI-Albert Pujols STL 165
Runs-Albert Pujols Stl 127
Wins-Chris Carpenter STL 20
Saves-John Axford MIL 65
ERA-Mat Latos SD 2.20
K's-Tim Lincecum SF 231

Awards
AL
MVP-Mark Reynolds BAL -.258 Avg, 51 HR, 127 RBI
Cy Young-Clay Buchholz BOS 20-8, 3.12 Era
Rookie of Year-Mike Moustakas 3B KC, .287 Avg, 29 HR, 121 RBI

NL
MVP-Albert Pujols STL-Triple Crown
Cy Young-Chris Carpenter STL 20-5, 2.99 ERA
Rookie of Year-Shelby Miller SP STL 16-6, 3.12 ERA

Key Trades/Transactions

2011 Off Season FA Signings
CIN-OF Johnny Damon 2 yr/3.65 mil
STL-SP Justin Duchscherer 2yr/ 5.3 mil
STL-SP Tim Hudson 2 yr/22 mil
STL-CP Matt Thornton 6 yr/52 mil
PIT-OF Bobby Abreu 2 yr/4.8 mil
PIT 1B David Ortiz 2 yr/3 mil
MIL CP Bobby Jenks 2 yr/5.1 mil
MIL-OF Nyjer Morgan 1 yr/1.2 mil
ARI OF Ryan Ludwick 2 yr/2.8 mil
COL SP John Danks 1/7.25
LAD OF Raul Ibanez 3/6.6
LAD SS Jimmy Rollins 3/50.13
LAD C J.P. Arencibia 1/420,000
SD CP Brian Fuentes 2/6.4
BAL OF Grady Sizemore 6/68.2
BOS SP Jake Peavy 2 yr/21.9
NYY SP Freddy Garcia 3/5.5
CHW SP Jaime Garcia 1/7.25
CHW OF Jason Kubel 2/3.1
KC OF Lance Berkman 3/6.6
MIN CP JJ Putz 2/9.8
MIN RF Tyler Colvin 1/722,000
MIN C Geovany Soto 1/1.5
OAK OF Manny Ramirez 3/11.6
OAK CP Heath Bell 5/48.8
TEX SP Ervin Santana 2/5.1
ATL 1B Carlos Pena 2/6.8
ATL RP Aaron Heilman 2/2.3
ATL SP Kyle Mcclellan 1/6.39
WAS RP Kerry Wood 4/8.2
NYM 2B Aaron Hill 2/6.7
NYM SP Jon Garland 4/10.4
NYM SP CJ Wilson 2/5.5

Trades
6/25 White Sox trade SP M. Buerhle to Nationals for CP C. Kimball and RP T. Clippard

7/3 White Sox trade 3B J. Guzman to the Mets for SP T. Matzek, RF D. Viciedo and RF C. Beltran

7/21 Braves send CP B. Bullock to Astros for CF M. Bourn

7/30 Rangers trade SP T. Scheppers, SP S. Feldman, and SP M. Perez to the Astros for SP Brett Myers

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2013

League Transactions Prior to the Season

Reds fired Manager Dusty Baker and hired Lorne Rowland as Manager

FA Signed
SF-RP Sean Burnett
COL-RP Peter Moylan, RP Ange Guzman
STL RP Mike Adams, SP Jorge De La Rosa, SS Miguel Tejada
LAD C Chris Iannetta, SP John Danks,
PIT CP Francisco Cordero, SS Alexi Ramirez
ATL- SP T. ScheppersHOU-SP Randy Wolf, SP Kyle Lohse,
MIL-SP Jon Lester,
ARI- CP Jon Rauch
BOS-SS Elvis Andrus, CF Marlon Byrd, SP Max Scherzer


Trades
-Orioles trade 2B Brian Roberts to Phillies for 2B J. Barfield
-A's trade CP A. Bailey to Mets for CP F.Rodriguez
-Padres trade SP C. Richard to Yankees for SP G. Stoneburner and SP I Nova
-Giants trade CP B. Wilson to Phillies for CP B. Lidge
-Dodgers trade SP Clayton Kershaw to Yankees for SP C. Richard
-Nationals trade RF Jayson Werth to the Cubs for RF Bryce Harper
-Rockies trade SP Ubaldo Jiminez to Yankees for SP Betances, RF W Ramirez, 2B D. Adams


Reds 69-93
The Reds came into 2013 with a new look but fell off drastically from 2012. The Reds let 3B Scott Rolen and CP Francisco go to FA. To add to matters, Johnny Damon retired and new manager Lorne Rowland had a young pitching staff to contend with as well. The staff was led by Rookie Philippe Valiquette with 11 wins.
Joey Votto still led the team in offense despite missing 40 games with a wrist injury.
The Reds are optimistic about the future of their rotation but will need to find some more offense in the lineup to go with Votto.

Team Leaders
Avg-Votto .308
HR-Votto 41
RBI Votto 84
Wins-Philippe Valiquette (R) 11

World Series-Boston vs Milwaukee
Game 1-Mil 3, Bos 8
Game 2 Mil 3, Bos 4
Game 3-Bos 7, Mil 2
Game 4-Bos 7, Mil 2
Boston Sweeps Milwaukee in 4 games

Division Winners
AL
East-Boston 105-57
Central-Minnesota 95-67
West-Texas 88-74
WC-Tampa 92-70

NL
East-Philadelphia 99-63
Central-Milwaukee 96-66
West-Arizona 88-74
WC-Pittsburgh 91-71


Leaders
AL
Avg-Mark Teixeira NYY .363
HR-Miguel Cabrera DET 56
RBI-Matt LaPorta CLE 135
Runs-BJ Upton TB 120
Wins-Jake Peavy BOS 18
Saves-David AArdsma NYY 50
ERA-Felix Hernandez SEA 2.61
K's-Clayton Kershaw NYY 211

NL
Avg-Matt Kemp LAD, Brett Gardner HOU .317
HR-Ryan Howard 48
RBI-Ian Steward COL 132
Runs-Matt Kemp LAD 111
Wins-Zack Greinke MIL 20
Saves-Brian Wilson PHI 53
ERA-Stephen Strasburg WAS 2.61
K's-Yovani Gallardo MIL 243

Awards
AL
MVP-Mark Teixeira NYY .363. 55 HR, 118 RBI
Cy Young-Phil Hughes NYY 17-6, 3.84 ERA
Rookie of Year-Brett Jackson CF TEX .268 Avg, 21 HR, 70 RBI

NL
MVP-Zack Greinke MIL 20-6, 2.95 ERA
Cy Young-Zack Greinke MIL
Rookie of Year-Ryan Beebe 3B CHC .263 Avg, 23 HR, 92 RBI

Key Trades/Transactions
7/3 Dodgers trade RF A. Eithier to Red Sox for LF R. Kalish

7/5 Giants trade CF L. Schafer to White Sox for CF A. Rios

7/8 Mets trade SP T. Matzek to Indians for SP F. Carmona

7/27 Mets trade C G. Sanches to Royals for SP L. Hochevar

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2014

League Transactions Prior to the Season

FA Signed
CIN-3B Mark Reynolds, SP Dallas Braden, SP Jake Westbrook, C Jarrod Saltalamadcchia
Atl-RP Nick Masset, CP Joel Hanrahan, SS Dee Gordon
ARI-OF Jason Kubel
CHC-LF Martin Prado

Trades
-Nationals trade SP M. Buehrle to Rockies for SP J. Nicasio
-Rays trade 3B Evan Longoria to Phillies for 3B J. Guzman
-Tigers trade SP Justin Verlander to Dodgers for SP C. Richard
- Marlins trade CF C. Coghlan to Yankees for CF C. Granderson
-Diamondbacks trade SP D. Hudson to Indians for SP J. Masterson
-A's trade SP T. Cahill to Brewers for SP S. Marcum
-Twins trade SP G. Floyd to Mets for SP J. Garland
-Nats trade RP K. Jepsen to Cardinals for RP J. Motte
-Mariners trader CF M. Bourn to Mets for CF N. Mclouth
-Tigers trade SP C. Richard to Mets for SP J. Parker
-Angels trade SP D. Haren to Mets for SP L. Hochevar
-Padres trade SP W. Leblanc to Braves for SP Ben Sheets
Blue Jays trade SP R. Romero to Braves for SP T. Scheppers


Reds 88-74
Coming off a terrible 2013 season, the Reds made sure not to repeat such a season anytime soon. The team knowing they needed some power added to the lineup, signed FA 3B Mark Reynolds, the AL HR champ 2 seasons ago. Reynolds hit 36 HR and drove in 100 for the Reds.
The club got a nice boost in 2014 from some of their minor leaguers who saw significant playing time in the Reds lineup. Todd Frazier popped 20 homers playing several positions, and Yonder Alonzo smacked 22 homers and knocked in 86 runs while hitting near .300 as he batted 2nd and played Left Field much of the season.
The Reds pulled off two big trades near the trade deadline. The club, frustrated with production of a couple of players and wanting to get rid of some payroll, shipped P Johnny Cueto to KC in exchange for 3B Brett Lawrie and a hot young prospect P Jeremy Jeffries. Jeffries went 5-3 with a 3.27 ERA with the Reds. Brandon Phillips and struggling young P Travis Wood were sent to the Dodgers for young SS phenom prospect, Manny Machado and SP prospect Stetson Allie.
FA pickup Dallas Braden led the pitching staff going 15-8 and Philipe Valiquette went 14-8.
2015 should be an exciting season for the Cincinnati Reds!

Team Leaders
Avg-Votto .305
HR-Votto 43
RBI Votto 111
Wins-Dallas Braden 15

World Series-New York Yankees vs Arizona Diamondbacks
Game 1-NY 0, Ari 2
Game 2 NY 8, Ari 4
Game 3-Ari 6, NY 9
Game 4-Ari 1, NY 6
Game 5- Ari 6, NY 3
Game 6- NY 7, Ari 5

Yankees win Series 4-2

Division Winners
AL
East-New York 99-63
Central-Minnesota 87-75
West-Seattle 84-78
WC-Boston 93-69

NL
East-Philadelphia 96-66
Central-St. Louis 93-69
West-Arizona 85-77
WC-New York 94-68


Key Trades/Transactions
5/29 Braves trade RP J. Venters and CF B. Startup to Bluejays for SP B. Cecil, RP D. Cortes, LF E. Thames

7/14 Braves trade SP J. Jurrjens to White Sox for SP M Rogers, RP C. Sale

-Reds trade SP Johnny Cueto to Royals for 3B Brett Lawrie and P Jeremy Jeffress

-Reds trade 2B Brandon Phillips and SP Travis Wood To Dodgers for SS Manny Machado, SP Stetson Allie

[johnnywobbles]

Big news for the Reds today as they landed FA Pitcher Felix Hernandez for a bargain deal of 2 yr/10 million. Hernandez was 13-9 last year with Seattle. Hernandez slipped in FA with some teams hesitant to spend big with a possible strike or lockout looming sometime in 2015.





Off Season Transactions
Reds sign FA SP Felix Hernandez 2/10.6
Rangers sign FA 1B Prince Fielder 2/22.7
Twins sign FA 3B Evan Longoria 1.10.4
Mets sign FA SS Hanley Ramirez 1/14.5
Braves sign FA SS Jose Reyes 1/14.3
Rockies sign FA SP Jaime Garcia 1/7.7
Braves sign FA CP Huston Street 1/8.4
Rockies sign FA SP Tim Lincecum 1/15.3

Orioles trade SP Z. Britton to Giants for SP J. Pineiro
Astros trade 1B B. Wallace to Marlins for 1B B. Hawpe
Rockies sign FA SP . J. Litsch
Braves trade SP W. Leblanc to Twins for SP K. Gibson
Marlins trade 1B G. Sanchez to Dbacks for 1B M. Napoli
Padres trade SP M. Latos to Twins for SP F. Liriano
Astros trade OF H. Pence to Dbacks for OF J. Upton
Rays trade SP J. Hellickson to Mets for SP D. Haren
Rays trade CF B. Upton to Braves for CF B. Jackson
Giants trade SP M. Bumgarner to Braves for SP B. Cecil
Marlins trade 1B B. Wallace to Rockies for 1B C. Robinson
Nationals trade P S. Strasburg to White Sox for SP J. Jurrjens
Giants sign FA SP Justin Masterson
Marlins sign FA 3B Casey Mcgehee
Nationals sign FA SP Phil Coke
Twins trade SP J. Weaver to Mets for SP G. FLoyd
Cardinals sign FA P J. Soria
Astros sign FA 1B Adam Dunn
Mets sign SP FA L. Hochevar
Dbacks sign FA 1B Billy Butler
Royals acquire Johan Santana

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Hernandez Struggles in Debut for Reds


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