On this date in 2008, the Reds hired former Cardinals GM Walt Jocketty as a special adviser to top executive Bob Castellini. Months later, Jocketty would take over as the GM in Cincinnati and he remains in that role today. Here’s this week’s look around the baseball blogosphere..
- Outside Pitch previews the Braves for 2015.
- Dodgers Nation says that the bullpen will be better in L.A.
- Baseball Hot Corner feels that Rick Porcello is in for a monster year.
- Reviewing The Brew says Rickie Weeks is hurting his free agent value.
- Blue Jays Plus discussed the Vladimir Guerrero Jr. situation.
- Redbird Rants goes to bat for Chris Von der Ahe.
- Halo Hangout introduces Angels fans to Kyle Kubitza and Nate Hyatt.
- Baseball News Source talks James Shields and Max Scherzer.
- Golden Gate Sports says thank you to Will Clark.
- Being Frank prepares for life without Russell Martin.
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