The quarter season mark has reached us already. It seems like just yesterday we were watching the first pitch of the season and smelling the newly mown field for the first time. The two teams have taken different paths to their current standings. The Reds hiccuped out the gate before finding their stride in week 3. Behind some great pitching and surprising hitting the Reds pulled into a four way tie atop the NL Central just over a week ago. Unfortunately, the injury bugs has struck and performance has fallen off. After losing 5 of their last 6, the Redlegs now find themselves 21-19 and 4.5 back. Not to worry, there is plenty of season left. The good news about Votto is that it is just an inner ear infection causing his dizziness and he should be back soon. Now let's keep our fingers crossed for Edinson Volquez.
The Reds Sox started slow as well and took until the 4th week to get things going. They have swept the Yankees in their 5 games so far but struggled with Tampa and to some degree the lowly Indians. After finishing the sweep of the first place Blue Jays (who would have guessed that in March), the Sox have pulled to within a half game of the lead and have a 25-16 record. Big Papi hit his first HR of the season on Wednesday and Josh Beckett has struggled by his standards. Once they get those two headed in the right direction, look out!
MLB note: I personally think the All-Star balloting should not start until the quarter season mark. How can you honestly vote for the most deserving players when they haven't had a chance to prove themselves this season. I realize that this game is for the fans and they should be able to have the most popular players there, but I believe it should be a reward for the players that have proved themselves thus far. And if you are going to 'make it count', shouldn't you give your league/team the best chance possible by voting for the guys that are playing the best right now and desrve to be there.
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