2009 Cincinnati Reds MLB Preview:
The Cincinnati Reds could be very fun to watch in 2009. The Reds have a talented roster and a proven manager. Former Cubs Manager Dusty Baker takes over in Cincinnati. Baker will call upon Reds Micah Owings, Bronson Arroyo and Jerry Hairston Jr to lead Cincy. If Reds fans get expected production out of their roster, then watch out for the Cincinnati Reds to make a lot of noise in the NL Central.
CINCINNATI REDS INFORMATION:
Founded: 1882
Location: Cincinnati, Ohio
Stadium: Great American Ballpark
Conference: National League
Division: Central Division
Rivals: Pittsburg Pirates, Houston Astros
Notable Players: John Paciorek, Nolan Ryan, Jimmy Wynn, Bob Bruce, Ken Johnson
Cincinnati Reds World Series Title: 5 - Last World Series appearance 1990
Cincinnati Reds NL Championships: 9 - Last Championship appearance 1990
The Cincinnati Reds play baseball in the Central Division of Major League Baseball's National League. The franchise was founded as the Cincinnati Red Stockings in 1882 and is the oldest all-professional team in baseball. The Reds saw great success during the 1970's when the team became known as the “Big Red Machine” led by Johnny bench, Ken Griffey, and Pete Rose among others, and would win 2 World Series and multiple National League Pennants. The Reds would manage another World Series in 1990 beating the heavily favored Oakland A's, and a division title in 1995.
The Cincinnati Reds play their home games at Great American Ballpark in Cincinnati, Ohio. The stadium was opened in 2003 and seats a capacity crowd of just over 42,000. The stadium has been nicknamed “the Great American Launching Pad” because of its reputation as a home run hitter's park. Visitors to the park will be struck by the smoke and fireworks from the Pepsi Power Stacks and will be awed by the Reds Hall of Fame and Museum, which celebrates the team's long and rich history. Buy Cincinnati Reds tickets today and witness baseball history in the making!
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