News to feed your soul....why Todd Frazier's win of the Home Run Derby has me stoked

[Noodle]

I know a lot of people think it's silly. But tonight's win by hometown favorite Todd Frazier was electric. He did not hit the longest balls tonight; not even close. However, he still managed to pull off the win. More importantly, Todd Frazier is simply a great, great guy. Some may remember the bond he formed with honorary bat boy Ted Kremer a couple of years ago:

http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2013/04/19/teddy-reds-batboy-cheers-_n_3114231.html

And one of the many things I love about Cincinnati is that Todd Frazier, like Ted Kremer, now has a key to the city--and the locks will never be changed.

 

[Univee2]

I know a lot of people think it's silly. But tonight's win by hometown favorite Todd Frazier was electric. He did not hit the longest balls tonight; not even close. However, he still managed to pull off the win. More importantly, Todd Frazier is simply a great, great guy. Some may remember the bond he formed with honorary bat boy Ted Kremer a couple of years ago:

http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2013/04/19/teddy-reds-batboy-cheers-_n_3114231.html

And one of the many things I love about Cincinnati is that Todd Frazier, like Ted Kremer, now has a key to the city--and the locks will never be changed.

Was there last night and it was great. You're right about Frazier, or "Toad", as his brothers call him. (Nothing like brothers to bring you back to earth.) I hope the Reds can/will keep him, but the Yankees and Mets have the money and who knows when the fire sale begins.

Leaving in a few after we gather everyone up to get parked under Washington Park and to OTR for a few pops before we head to the game.

One thing that is really cool about MLB now is the young stars - Trout, Pederson, Bryant, Harper et al - who will carry the game now. Makes me think of James Earl Jones' soliloquy near the end of Field of Dreams ....

 

[Noodle]

Was there last night and it was great. You're right about Frazier, or "Toad", as his brothers call him. (Nothing like brothers to bring you back to earth.) I hope the Reds can/will keep him, but the Yankees and Mets have the money and who knows when the fire sale begins.

Leaving in a few after we gather everyone up to get parked under Washington Park and to OTR for a few pops before we head to the game.

One thing that is really cool about MLB now is the young stars - Trout, Pederson, Bryant, Harper et al - who will carry the game now. Makes me think of James Earl Jones' soliloquy near the end of Field of Dreams ....

Castellini won't trade Frazier--he can't, not after last night. Even before last night, I don't think he would have entertained offers for Frazier.

Have fun! Got an extra ticket? I'll buy the beers.

 

[Noodle]

Images from today's All-Star Parade in downtown Cincy:

From my office:

Todd Frazier:

Big crowd:

 

[mike41703]

Images from today's All-Star Parade in downtown Cincy:

From my office:

Todd Frazier:

Big crowd:

Sweet view.

 

[CO. Hoosier]

How is the skiing in Cincy?

According to this article, Cincinnati is the "Vail of the rust belt". I dunno. That sounds like an oxymoron to me.

 

[Noodle]

How is the skiing in Cincy?

According to this article, Cincinnati is the "Vail of the rust belt". I dunno. That sounds like an oxymoron to me.

LOL We do have a nice ski hill just west of town. Other than that, I'm not quite sure what that means. But it sounds good.