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C. Trent Rosecrans

Cincinnati.com blog post

12/30/07

SARASOTA, Fla. -- It seemed only fitting that I start this farewell post where it all really started, here in lovely Sarasota.

At this very moment, I'm sitting at Maria's Chicken ready for yet another great meal but an Adam Dunn homer from the Reds' spring training complex. I'm down on Florida's gulf coast to serve as best man for my dear friend Marc Lancaster's wedding on Saturday.

It's been about a year since Marc took a job covering the Devil Rays for the Tampa Tribune and I realized my dream of covering Major League Baseball, and not just any big league squad, but the one that started it all -- the Cincinnati Reds. And what can I tell you? I had a blast.

And one of the biggest reasons I had such a great time was you and this blog. We built a community (with a generous and wonderful head start passed on by the afore mentioned Marc Lancaster, who preceded me on the Reds beat for the Cincinnati Post.

As most of you know, I will be the last Reds beat writer for the Cincinnati Post. The paper, a staple in the Queen City since 1881 Will be rolling the last issue off the press on Monday. It's a sad day for the people who have worked hard putting out the paper, but if you ask me, it'll be a sadder day for the city of Cincinnati. The city has lost an important and unique voice -- and in this day and age of more and more voice shouting to be heard, it's a sad day when a steady, calm voice is silenced.

As journalists, we live with constant deadlines, but Dec. 31, 2007 was a deadline in the most literal sense in the word. We all knew that this was the day that we'd be out of work. I knew that in March 2004 when I moved from Alabama to Cincinnati. I knew it then and I know it now and I've never regretted the decision for even an instant. I saw coming here as a way to achieve my goal of covering Major League Baseball and I succeeded.

I also succeeded because of the number of talented, dedicated journalists I've worked with at The Post. Everyone knew the limitations we were handed as the "underdog" paper and as an afternoon paper in a world that can't wait to get home from work to read the paper, or even wait for it to be physically printed on paper. The people I've worked with at The Post never used our numerous disadvantages as an excuse, instead it was treated as a challenge. It was like Avis, which has the slogan, "We try harder." That's what The Post did -- we tried harder. And as a result, we did beter. We took pride in what we did every day.

Starting with the man who hired me, former sports editor Frank Carini, I was led by example. No matter what jokes we had about "our reader" (note the singular) everyone worked their tale off to serve that reader (whom I dubbed Bob) the very best coverage of the local sporting scene that we could.

Please indulge me for a second as I tell you a little bit about these fine people who will be out of a job next week.

The week I accepted the job at The Post, I saw the future and was excited anyway. That week, Reds beat writer Tony Jackson left to take a job at the Los Angeles Daily News. We always congratulated those who got off the sinking ship, but that didn't mean we stopped paddling. Next, just as I started, we lost another talented journalist, Jason Williams. Jason left the UC beat to go work at the St. Paul Pioneer Press, leaving us not only a person down, but me a friend moving on just as I arrived in a new city.

Frank Carini was the next to leave, leaving us a huge void. However, we were lucky enough that the higher-ups moved Keith Herrell from the news side over to sports. Keith had the unenviable job of dealing with a sports writing staff -- one of the most thankless jobs in the world, plus doing the job of another person by working on the desk every night. Keith, who is now serving as the managing editor and the sports editor here in the last days of The Post, has never once complained, although he's certainly heard his fair share of complaints.

As noted above, dealing with writers is never easy. Writers, by and large, have an ego, and as good as our staff is, there's certainly enough ego to go around. It's the nature of the beast. And the people who deal with the brunt of the writers are those on the copy desk. It's a difficult and thankless job, especially at a place like The Post, where the typical desk shift is 9-to-5 -- p.m. to a.m. I have to tip the cap to Dan Hopwood, who doesn't have a fancy title, nor could one accurately describe the crap he puts up with. Dan had to deal with the writers the most directly, and also read our raw, unedited copy, which he was certainly not paid enough to do. But Dan, like the rest of the staff, always did everything with the goal of putting out the best product possible. We may not have always agreed with exactly what that meant, but we always had the same goal. And Dan will be working these last couple of days just as hard as he did the first, because in the end, The Post was a reflection of him and his work.

While Dan could cuss up a storm with the best of them (i.e., me), Dave Tippenhauer was the yin to his yang, the Teller to his Penn. Tippy never complains about anything, just goes out to do the best job possible. Tippy barely says anything (well, except at Frank's going-away party at his house when he took full advantage of home court), but just goes about his job. There's a reason we all love Tippy, and any organization will be better with him.

Then there are the unsung guys, John Lachmann and Tom Ramstetter. I'm not exactly sure how to explain what these guys do, but the short answer is everything. Trust me guys, it was noticed by those who worked with you and appreciated.

Then there's the writing staff.

Marc Lancaster -- Marc and I started at The Red & Black, the student newspaper at UGA, back in 1995. We've been friends since, working together at the R&B, then The Athens Daily News/Banner-Herald and finally here at The Post. You can't ask for a better friend or mentor, both roles Marc has served for me. (Or, as Hopwood would point out, the writer of the cleanest copy known to man. Unlike, well, me.) I'm honored to call Marc a friend and honored to know him as a professional.

Josh Katzowitz -- The third member of the Bulldog Mafia. I got to know Josh when I was covering UGA men's basketball for the Banner-Herald and he was doing the same for the R&B. Even then, with the exceptions of a misstep in Gainesville, I could tell this kid was a dogged reporter and an incredibly talented writer. Since he came to The Post, we've become great friends, and for that, I'm incredibly grateful.

Kevin "GoGo" Goheen -- I was introduced to Kevin on my interview here -- he tagged along for free dinner, as is his custom. And, as his custom, we had a few drinks afterward, too. You will never meet a better, more fun person than GoGo. The Bengals beat won't be the same without GoGo and his ever-present laugh. A Cincinnati native, GoGo can always be counted on to introduce the foreign members of The Post to his hometown, which he so dearly loves.

Terry Boehmker -- The nicest person on Earth. Honestly. And, well, also the person with the most knowledge of Kentucky High School sports. A good prep writer in this business is worth his weight in gold, and Terry's worth way more than that. Northern Kentucky doesn't know what it's losing, even if they think they do have an idea. Good thing I know I can always head to Herb and Thelma's and grab a beer with Terry. And trust me, I'm gonna take advantage of that.

Lonnie Wheeler -- Seriously, dude can put together words like nobody I've ever met. The most wonderful writer I've ever gotten to work with. Anyone who has read Lonnie's columns has undoubtedly had the moment where they've read a sentence and immediately reread it because it was so wonderful. It just sounds great and begs to be read aloud. A brilliant writer, Lonnie's also one of the kindest, most genuine people in the world. Although Josh and I would often pick on him, he always took it. And, he wasn't too bad at dishing it out himself. One of the funniest things I've ever heard was a couple of years ago when I was sent to cover the Flying Pig Marathon. Lonnie, there to write a column, looked at me and deadpan said, "It must be weird for you writing about one of these after running in so many." I still laugh at that one. The delivery was perfect.

I will miss every one of these people, not only because they are my friends, but also because they made me better at my job and a better person.

I'd also like to thank you guys. I started blogging for this site in earnest across the street at Ed Smith Stadium. That's where you were introduced to what I can only say is me, my flaws and everything. That's what I've enjoyed as much as anything. Part of being a journalist is playing things straight, just the facts ma'am reporting. That's what I tried to do for the newspaper, but the blog was different. The blog let me have fun, and I hope it allowed you to have fun as well. No, it wasn't always about baseball, but life isn't about baseball. There are days -- few, mind you -- that I don't want to think about baseball and want to just hang out with friends. I've been able to do that here. It reminds me of good bar conversation, you may be talking about baseball, but it can go all over the place -- music, movies, relationships, recollections, every different bit of life -- and it's a great time. That's what I had with you guys, a great time.

During spring training, someone said if I continued to do my blog like I did in the spring, I'd go crazy. Instead, it was the opposite. It kept me sane. Sure, it added about three hours of work to my day, but none of it seemed like work. That's because of you guys. Thank you, I can't think of anything more valuable.

And finally, I've been humbled by the number of emails I've received asking about my future. Honestly, right now I'm not too sure. I thought I had it all figured out at one time, but I don't right now. I'm lucky enough to have two opportunities -- one here in town and one out of town. Both are incredible opportunities working for good folks and prime jobs. I am interviewing out of town on Jan. 3, and honestly, as much as I love Cincinnati, it's doing a full-time baseball beat with all the travel and the entire spring training period. That's very important to me and something I've liked so much, I am entirely open to upping and moving once again, even if it means I won't have ready access to Skyline.

There's also an opportunity here in town that would be incredible, fun and challenging. It's an exciting new opportunity with people who are thinking forward and have some great ideas, and they want me to be involved. With that, this also won't be goodbye, just a chance to move to different surroundings. If that happens, let's just say the word will get out.

I hope to know my future by the second week of January, but there's still so much up in the air. All I know is that I'm gonna miss this spot (and even the terrible picture -- well, not that part). Thanks guys for everything.

CTR
12/27/7

posted by ctrosecrans at 4:57 PM

188 Comments:

at 12/27/2007 5:10 PM Sue Shi said...

Trent, we're going to miss you. Good luck in whatever you do, with your talent you should be fine.

at 12/27/2007 5:14 PM dmiller9500 said...

Thanks Trent, good luck with every thing.

at 12/27/2007 5:16 PM sfridenmaker said...

Good Luck Trent!

at 12/27/2007 5:16 PM Andrew said...

Later T. You will be missed, but if you do get that job out of town covering the beat for another mlb team (just don't be the Yankees), I will surely continue to read.ajm

at 12/27/2007 5:17 PM Laura said...

Trent, you will be greatly missed. To be honest, when Marc left, I was skeptical about how well you'd be able to fill his shoes because he did such a great job with the blog. Little did I know that the student would surpass his teaching in the blog world.We all appreciated the way you intereactd with us, not just through the blog, but in the comments section. Whether goofy (asking me if I was "cheating" on you when Josh covered the blog one day) to serious Reds news, you were a fantastic beat writer. Having been involved in the journalism world, I know the craziness of your job, but you would never be able to tell.

Will you have a blog or site where we can keep up to date with you? We'd all love to know what happens with your future endeavors.

Regardless, thanks for all your hard work over the past year. You will be missed.

at 12/27/2007 5:25 PM RPA said...

Trent - best of luck with whatever the future brings for you. you'll certainly be missed here. the blog has been a lot of fun while you've been in town, and your writing at the post has been a pleasure to read.

at 12/27/2007 5:43 PM Phill said...

Thanks for allowing us knuckleheads a spot to blabber about god knows what. Good luck with whatever you choose to do.

at 12/27/2007 5:51 PM Ashland ATeam said...

Trent,I won't bore you with a sob story or try to get all mushy on you - but I'll say this: this past summer was one of the more trying ones of my entire life as I've shifted into having to be a full-time adult (and one with a lot of responsibility and pressure). The bottom line is this blog was a fantastic release and escape from anxiety filled days. This whole blog was nothing but fun and fluff, which is something we all need regardless of what we do for a living.

So, thank you for adding those three hours to your day, and giving the rest of us something to look forward to each of ours.

God bless you, wherever you land.

at 12/27/2007 5:52 PM Moskau?!? said...

I join everyone here in wishing you the very best, Trent! It has been a true pleasure reading your columns and the blog, and I appreciate your professionalism!!!

at 12/27/2007 5:59 PM va.redsfan said...

When I stumbled on this blog I read it for a long time without posting. Mostly when Marc was running the show. He had great insight and is a hell of a writer but something about Trent made him come across as a buddy. No doubt it was the witty banter, occasional slams of as Mr. R says the nimrods who would pop up with the occasional personal shots. The movie, and music reviews. And calling us idiots when it was needed. I got turned on to some fine movies from this blog. Animal House, Superbad, and so on. Not really my kind of stuff till I started hanging out on line with you dope smokers. I will miss reading your posts on the Reds. Hell you'd think that Krivdawg could give you one last scoop for old times sake. Or at least let something leak for once. Many a night the wife was pissed at me last summer for hanging out on here shooting stuff back and forth the knuckleheads. But now I can say I have internet buddies. Thanks Trent. I feel a tear swelling up. Time for my first beer of the year.

at 12/27/2007 6:14 PM Bo Diaz and the Satellites said...

I, too, stumbled across this "blog" and didn't post for some time (and don't post all that often, anyway). But I read. And enjoy.Wherever you should end up, I'm sure you will have the best of luck. For, as you noted, writers AREN'T all good. But you're one of the good ones. You've got the wit and buddy-ish pop-culture love of someone like Bill Simmons, without the snooty east-coastedness. You've also got the professionalism of a true sports writer when need be. So I'm sure you'll do swell wherever.

I'd love to see you try your hand at book-writing, a la a Chuck Klosterman or something (again, I think you'd be able to do so without the pretense and hipster affectations). Or, if you ever want to dabble in the children's publishing world, let me know.

Thank you, C. Trent (what's the "C" stand for, anyway?) for your work and your internet-buddyship. You're a peach, a gem, and a gentleman.

at 12/27/2007 6:14 PM russ said...

This is sooo depressing. I really like your sense of humor and the human element of the blog. John Fay is a good reporter, but reading his blog posts is like listening to Fred Thompson talk.Your cryptic words about the big secret project here in Cincy has me very interested in finding out what happens. Best of luck, you will be missed!!!

at 12/27/2007 6:23 PM Donkey Dizzle 4's said...

Ah yes, the ol' wife yelling because I've been on Trent's blog all night and watching the game on TV at the same time. Gotta love that stuff! Indeed this was a great blog, I can't believe I spent the first couple months just reading and not posting! What are we going to do people?!?!Hell of a job Trent, I'd go for the beat job. You've got one hell of an opportunity that I wish I had. Best of luck to you!

As for everyone else, you all are awesome. I'm sure this will continue on somewhere!!!

This is Donkey Dizzle!!

P.S. - Trent, if you take the beat job, you can bet your ass I'll find out where and what team and I'll be blogging on that blog if you have a blog for that beat. What a sentence.

P.S.S. - Word Ver. is "mygoto" no joke! Only fitting that my best go to source for Reds info was T-Rizzle Rosecrizzle!

at 12/27/2007 6:30 PM bball452 said...

CTRI met you last year at the LaSalle Stag. (Hope to see you there this year). I will miss your PROFOUND thoughts in print and your DEEP comments on the radio with Marty, Thom, and Jeff. Good Luck.

at 12/27/2007 6:36 PM jshortt said...

Damn, I knew this day was coming, but just didn't want to face it. Laura and VA summed it up pretty nicely, though.Trent, thanks for everything this year. Especially putting up with my ridiculous baseball fanboy-ism (is that even a word?) down at good ol' Gate 3, when I would yell at you on your way in.

I really hope you have as much fun in whatever direction your life takes you in the next few weeks, as you did here with us. I just hope that if you aren't around, I can find some reliable place to get my news, that I can enjoy as much as I have enjoyed this one...I can't read Fay (shudders).

Keep in touch. I'm sure there will be some decent shows here in the future.

-Josh

at 12/27/2007 6:43 PM ohioredsfan said...

Trent,
Like many on here, I have posted little but did not miss a day of reading this blog. Like all the others I will miss reading this blog. I can honestly say that you and others made following the Reds even more interesting than they really were at times. You turned me on to some great new music (though not all of it was great to me), and I learned that even nimrods and dope smokers can have a good time together. Thank you for taking the extra time to make this blog successful. I wish you the best of luck in any endeavor that comes your way as I know you will be great at it.
Like others if you do cover another team please let us know so if nothing else we can show Clueless that you are very competent and that Blogger really does suck.
Take care and Good Luck

at 12/27/2007 6:45 PM Malt Man said...

Trent, it's been an absolute pleasure reading your work this year, both in the Post and on this blog. You're a damn good reporter: whatever the story was, we knew were getting the best, the fairest, and most balanced out of you. It's just not going to be the same with you gone. I guarantee that, wherever you end up, many of us are going to follow. All the best, and thank you again!!!-Dave M

at 12/27/2007 6:50 PM Andrew said...

CTR,I hardly ever post comments on the blog, but I've been a steady reader since Marc was taking care of it. I was sad to see him go, but you came in and did an excellent job here.

If you're still covering the Reds in some capacity next season I will look forward to reading whatever you put out!

I'm sure there will be plenty of positive comments to this entry. If you need any references for your new jobs, just print out this thread.

at 12/27/2007 6:56 PM Jaybee said...

Trent,Haven't posted much for awhile but that's not to say I haven't been lurking and reading.

You're a class act, man, no matter what your friends say. LOL Cincy won't be the same when the Post closes and you guys are no longer available to stimulate our thoughts and prick our consciousness.

Thanks. And . . . in the words of "Doc," Live large!

at 12/27/2007 7:04 PM Amy said...

Trent,
I'll tell you again, even though I probably said the very same thing at the end of the season, how much I have appreciated the blog this year. I was a relative latecomer to the scene, but truly enjoyed it and found it to be a welcoming place--there are lots of places out there you'd have to be insane to post if you're female.This has been like watching the games with friends--all of you guys have entertained me SO much this season. You know who you are :)

Best of luck, Trent, and if you're in Sarasota for spring training, I'll buy you a beer. Or some chicken.

at 12/27/2007 7:15 PM The 'Nati Kid said...

Trent,Sorry for the length, but this blog has been important to me.

I found this blog soon after it was started by your predecessor. I was in Iraq putting out a 16 page weekly newspaper by myself, I was the writer, photographer, layout designer and editor for the Air Force base I was on.

Needless to say I was busy, but I always took time out to read about what was going on with my team.

My sergeant I worked for was from St. Louis, and the Reds got off to a better start than the cardinals so I wanted all the info I could get.

When Marc left I was worried that whoever took over wouldn't be as thorough or as enjoyable to read.

Although I was no longer in Iraq, I was still in Colorado, far from friends and family with no good sports in the Colorado Springs Gazette.

Much to my surprise and delight, spring training got off to a bang with more information than anyone could ask for, and I started to visit this blog first thing everyday, and multiple times throughout the day.

Before I go on way too long, I would like to thank you on behalf of everyone who reads this blog multiple times a day, but rarely comment. You have been a part of more lives than you know.

I wish you well, and am interested to find out what you are doing after the Post closes.

very respectfully,
Jason Ridder

p.s. to everyone else, I hope the conversation continues on John Fay's blog or somewhere else. I'm not sure what I'll do if I cant get my trade ideas laughed at by Mr. Redlegs.

at 12/27/2007 7:16 PM TMcD said...

Trent:I've been a dedicated reader (and posted mainly back in the spring) and really enjoyed the blog. I didn't always appreciate some of the knuckle-heads (but aren't we all that way from time-to-time) or agree with everything you wrote, but I appreciated that it was "real" and you cared about what you were doing and took the time--a lot of time--to do it and to interact with all of these readers. I wish you the best and hope I have the opportunity to keep reading your work.

at 12/27/2007 7:17 PM Ian L. said...

Its been fun buddy. I hate to see you go. Out of selfishness, I hope you stay in Cincy, but you can't fault a man for following his dreams. Wherever you go, best of luck. I may not know you personally, but after all this time of reading your blogs, I feel like you are a friend in a way. I don't know if you like reading fan message boards or participating, but I would sure like to see you stop by redszone.com every once in a while and having a chat with us.

at 12/27/2007 7:37 PM jdeezman said...

A door opened when I came across this blog right before spring training this past year. I was a jaded baseball fan who had lost the passion for the game.You helped me rediscover that passion, and for that I'll be eternally grateful.

A door closes as you go to your next assignment... in life as in profession.

Enjoy! Grab onto the reigns and let 'er ride Trent!

I live by this saying;

Even if you fall on your face, look at the bright side... at least you're still moving in a forward direction!

Thanks for your opinion, insight, and humor. The best to you in all that you do.

at 12/27/2007 7:42 PM AA near MHK said...

Trent,I'm sorry this day is finally upon us. I've enjoyed your writing for the last several years (aside from the UGA slant subtly dropped into your blogging - and by the way, they DID get screwed out of a shot at the nat'l title. Where does it say in the rules that you have to be in your conference championship to make the BCS title game? Last I checked, when you're #4, and #1 & #2 drop out, you should get to move up. But #9 doesn't become...nevermind...I lost my train of thought). As I was...

Since your days on the UC beat, I've always seen you as a "professional writer" and shared, not necessarily opinion, but observation. Candid observation - but always honest. As a biased-Huggins/Bearcat fan, I appreciated that. Especially from how much I used to hear that the media was "anti-Huggins." You definitely were not. You were/are "pro-story / pro-facts."

I'm not sure if I know anyone more excited when you moved to the Reds beat than I was (aside from Corey probably and obviously you, for that matter). But I was pretty pumped. Made me happy to hear you on during the 2nd inning. I really enjoyed your rapport with the on-air celebs. Always had me cracking up.

As one person has already posted, for selfish reasons I hope you stick in Cincy (though I'm not in Cincinnati, I appreciate your insight on the teams that are important to me. However, your passion being baseball, I hope you have the pleasure of enjoying spring training and the season once again very soon. I just might have to start following another baseball team so I read your blog.

Trent, I wish you nothing but the best. Thanks for everything you've done. It's been a pleasure.

at 12/27/2007 8:52 PM rc said...

I don't post that often but read the blog many times a day. It is a good way to escape the work day. I am especially sorry to see the day when the Post is gone. I was actually a newspaper boy for the Post; and was carrier of the year as a kid kicking all those adults butts that drove around in cars.Good luck in your next step in the career move Trent.

at 12/27/2007 8:55 PM IndyCatfan said...

Trent, thanks for the last year. I appreciate the great job you did under difficult circumstances. This was a place I came to every day, several times a day, to keep up with my Reds.Whichever opportunity you wind up taking, I hope you will be professionally challenged and personally happy. If your career takes you away from us, know thast you will be missed.

The "UGA Mafia" (Lancaster, Katzowitz, and you) did a great for us Cincinnati sports fans. We are critical cusses. We appreciate winners, and won't accept anything less. You guys are winners.

Good Luck and God Bless.

at 12/27/2007 8:58 PM Champ Summers said...

As a Reds fan in Florida, I found this little place this spring where I can talk baseball, especially Reds baseball without the threat of Yankee or Sox fans butting in.There is some great insight from you and many of the fans here. I love reading the many points of view on so many subjects.

On many things you have help shape or even change my opinions except fruit in the beer. I'll still take an orange in my Leinie's, Blue Moon or Hefe'.

So cheers, here's to a great forum. Hopefully we'll find a new place to hang out. Maybe you can stop by and say hello.

at 12/27/2007 9:01 PM Ol' Timey Redsfan said...

Trent I wish the best of luck. I have enjoyed your Blog. I will miss that. Thanks for all the great work you've done. Any where you end up, I know you will be an asset. Good Luck!

at 12/27/2007 9:07 PM John said...

Here's another well deserved thank you from a fan of the Reds and your writing from Washington D.C. I had hoped to go see the new Nationals Stadium next season then write a blurb on your blog; I hope you have a soft landing doing something you really enjoy.

at 12/27/2007 9:32 PM Joe Farfsing said...

Only thing I can think of to say is that somehow you seemed like a Reds' fan more than a member of the media. Basically you seemed like you were shooting the shit with us at the end of the bar instead of being a stuffy member of the press.If you take the out of town beat job can we assume that it's as a member of the Washington Nationals' beat? Did they like your new logo from the winter meetings??

Anyway, good luck in your latest endeavor. To a man we all hope it's here in the Tri-State but if not I know many here will migrate to stalk I mean keep in contact with you.

Peace out and dog bless (Sorry, slight bit of dyslexia)

at 12/27/2007 9:49 PM Palm Dry Gum On said...

You'll be missed. Best of luck in the future.

at 12/27/2007 10:05 PM bry32 said...

I discovered this blog early in the season and have read just about everyday. I figure this would be a good time for my first post.A Big Thank You to Trent. And a thank you to all the others also.

Do have a question for you Trent...Do you know my wife by any chance? Because my seven month old son looks a lot like you. Just wondering ya know. I did ask my wife this and she said "What the hell are you talking about? And who would name their kid Sea?"
I think she may be covering something up!

Good Luck Trent...and follow your dreams!

at 12/27/2007 10:07 PM BearcatInSC said...

Your work is terrific, Trent. You are clearly a cut above your competition at the Enquirer. Your personality came through on this blog and that's what made it such a hit. Sad to see the Post go, and especially you and Josh K. and your blogs.

at 12/27/2007 10:13 PM Grizzlyfox said...

Thanks Trent,
This was probly the best blog out there for out of town and in town Reds fans to converse with one another. Hopefully the next blog can be half as good as this one, or I guess its back to listening to Cardinals fans rave about Braden Looper and Joel Pineiro.

at 12/27/2007 10:18 PM Chris at Redleg Nation said...

It's been great reading your work, Trent. We're all going to be much less informed next year, since you (and Tony and Marc and Josh) always worked about 10 times harder than competition.Keep in touch. You're always welcome to stop by our site and say hello, or let us know where you land and we'll be sure to follow your work.

Happy New Year, and good luck.

at 12/27/2007 10:38 PM va.redsfan said...

Okay I can't take this sappy stuff anymore. We can't let this blog close out with this much love.
We need a good old fashioned cincypost blog rant. That's one of the charms. Like provoking Mr. R into a tirade. I finally got him to call me one of his pet names by throwing Colon's name out on the last thread. Is there noone out there who would like to raise the ire of the Dizzlemister by throwing out a Dunn for Jay Gibbons trade. Or a good old we should trade Matt Belisle for Johan Santana and Joe Mauer. Or better yet why didn't Kriv trade Gonzo and Stanton for Cabrera and Willis. Now that is what has made this blog one of the best I've ever come across. Throw in a little Rosecran, mix in a bit of Amy, with a light pinch of Patrick and you've got gold. Now I'm tired, time for that second beer of the year. Trent I hope you tip well at the bachelor party.

at 12/27/2007 10:46 PM Ashland ATeam said...

VA,If we're going to get Cabrera and Willis from the Tigers, they'll need a third baseman too, and probably a second reliever as well. So how bout this:

The Tigers get:

Ryan Freel
Alex Gonzalez
Mike Stanton
Todd Coffey

The Reds get:

Miguel Cabrera
Dontrelle Willis

Why, oh why would both teams not do that deal?!?!

at 12/27/2007 10:48 PM Donkey Dizzle 4's said...

HA! Dunn for Jay Gibbons! Throw in a bucket of balls and case of Skyline and then we'll be serious!I miss Trent already...And dammit, what's the C. stand for??

at 12/27/2007 10:48 PM va.redsfan said...

Now that's what I'm talking about. Absolutely no need for realism. Beautiful. I've got about 40 more pics I need to use on here pretty quick too.

at 12/27/2007 10:53 PM RedScoop said...

The "C" stands for Cincinnati.

at 12/27/2007 10:54 PM flard said...

Thanks for the blog. I read every one this year. I seldomly commented but I felt like I was a part of the conversation. I'm the quiet guy in the corner.Good luck, Trent.

at 12/27/2007 10:56 PM va.redsfan said...

I was willing to bet it was one of the following.Clyde
Claude
Cletus
Carl
Consiglieri
Consantine
Cornholio
Carlyle
Candy
Corbin
Consuelo
Corbitt
Carter

at 12/27/2007 10:59 PM oc redfan said...

Greetings from yet another frequent reader / infrequent poster. As a resident of Southern Cal, it's tough to follow the Reds as closely as I would like. But this blog changed everything. It has given me my daily dose of all things Reds while also being a constant form of amusement.Trent, as you can tell from the numerous postings above, you have many more fans than you even imagined. Thanks for bringing us all together.

at 12/27/2007 11:02 PM Amy said...

I think it's Charles. Pretty sure he told us once. Not that some of Va's options aren't fine names...Va, I sent you an email tonight--just letting you know in case it gets caught in your spam filter--I want you to let me know when you start posting on your blog, okay??

Ashland, that trade is WAY too uneven. We send them four whole players and only get two back? That's crazy talk :)

at 12/27/2007 11:03 PM Donkey Dizzle 4's said...

Charles...Chaz!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

at 12/27/2007 11:03 PM RedScoop said...

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at 12/27/2007 11:04 PM RedScoop said...

... or "Castro". He is Southern, you know ...

at 12/27/2007 11:06 PM Donkey Dizzle 4's said...

If I were a Charles, I'd soooo rock the name Chaz!!

at 12/27/2007 11:09 PM Amy said...

Well, yeah, Donk, but you obviously have a serious thing for the letter z.

at 12/27/2007 11:09 PM va.redsfan said...

I'll keep my eye out Amy. I like Castro. Though I can't believe of all the names I left off a common one like Charles.

at 12/27/2007 11:10 PM Donkey Dizzle 4's said...

Sizzle Dizzle, I do like those Z's Amy!And don't forget, he could be a Chester.

And speaking of Z's, I'm going to go get some!

Later Daze

at 12/27/2007 11:13 PM gmartinz said...

Drat. This is so sad. You are really, really good. Stay in baseball because as I just wrote, you are really, really good. I was looking forward to this coming season because I thought you might get a new photo for your blog. Nothing wrong with your photo, you understand, just that it kinda looks like a guy about to submit to a field sobriety test.Let us know where you end up, because as you may have read, you are really, really good.

"C" stands for Cletus.

at 12/27/2007 11:13 PM Frank Robinson's Ghost said...

Trent --I'm late to the party and everyone else has said what must be said. So, I'll just say thank you. Thank you so much.

I've enjoyed this blog every day since I found it early last season, and I hope it somehow does as much good for you as it has done for us.

Take care.

P.S. Of course, blogger ate my first post!

at 12/27/2007 11:18 PM RedScoop said...

OK, OK, OK. Here's the semi-serious part.Thanks, Trent. You adopted Marc's loveable (but not lucrative) orphan blog and made it your own. (Geez, did I just quote Paula Abdul? Mr RL should have a field day.)

It's sooo appropriate that you were at Maria's because -- as with most things in life -- things come full circle.

Here's why. Most of us can recount the hilarious details of the Spring Training blogs when the games were meaningless. Meanwhile, tonight I struggled to remember which teams were in this year's World Series.

So, that's baseball right? It's a lot more about the experience and the comradeship than about what the scoreboard says. In fact, ultimately, who cares. Because the people with whom you enjoy baseball mean everything.

So, we all hope you find CC. But we hope you find her in Cincinnati.

As for your work with the blog, all I can say is ...

YAYYAYYAYYAYYAYYAY!

at 12/27/2007 11:22 PM Eric said...

Thank you Trent for all the humor and hard work. You are a true professional. PLEASE tell us you are taking over for John Fay. PLEASE!!! He could learn a thing or two (or three) from you. He was terrible when I knew him as a member of the media and he's worse now. Please stay in Cincinnati.

at 12/27/2007 11:23 PM Kris said...

Trent,I've loved reading you when you were working the UC beat and I've continue d to enjoy reading you on the Reds beat. Couldn't have picked a better writer to cover my favorite teams. Also nice to have a fellow sportsfan with some indie rock tastes. Sometimes I felt like I was reading the things I would have written (only written much poorly).
Best of luck to you Trent. Whoever hires you is getting a hell of a writer who deserves a bright future.
How about ESPN Page 2?? You would fit in well and, well...you would be better than the majority of what they have.
Either way, best luck Trent. I'll miss reading you every day.

Kris

at 12/27/2007 11:26 PM JDGood said...

Trent,
Well, everyone has already said what I was going to say so I'll just say Thanks.
and Good Luck in whichever ne endeavor you choose.

at 12/27/2007 11:35 PM Gene in WV said...

Trent,You and your work will be greatly missed. You have been a Red's lifeline for many of us.

While we did not always agree, I can say I don't believe anyone ever outworked you.

You always tried to get us the scoop as quickly as possible. For people like me, here in WV where everything Reds was blocked out, it was greatly appreciated.

God Speed,

Gene

at 12/27/2007 11:35 PM Mr. Redlegs said...

A very unreliable source from the inside says the full name is. . . .Cosgrove Trentonian Rosecrans XII

at 12/28/2007 12:21 AM BubbaFan said...

Goodbye and good luck, Trent. Reds fandom will be poorer without your blogging. (And I guess I'm going to have to find another way of following games while at work.)Thanks especially for the great Bubba coverage during spring training. (I didn't grasp quite how great, until I realized that it left Jim Kelch and Matt Andrews with the impression that you were president of the Bubba Crosby fan club. ;-)

Happy New Year!

at 12/28/2007 12:32 AM Dan H said...

Good Luck Trent wherever you end up. Thanks for giving us your view of Reds baseball and other matters!

at 12/28/2007 12:37 AM Mike Grayson said...

CTR: I have been reading this blog since Marc had it. You did a GREAT job, and you will be missed. I hope you stay in Cincinnati.Good luck: keep the same philosophy, work ethic, and love for your job and you will do well.

Mike

at 12/28/2007 12:44 AM cincikid said...

Trent,Take it easy. You will be missed. Good luck in your new adventures!

at 12/28/2007 12:44 AM cinnfann said...

best of luck to ya Trent-great blog,it definitely stinks that it`s ending.bgood.mike in Tx
hookem

at 12/28/2007 12:45 AM Andy Kuhn said...

like all good things, the CTR blog has come to an end.You will be sorely missed, and this blog will be missed by every employee with a web filter that blocks mlb.com

Good luck to you in your future endeavors. Here's hoping we cross paths down the road, and the Reds will be a winning ball club to boot.

at 12/28/2007 12:49 AM RedScoop said...

I'm no math wizard - but this sure seems like more than five bloggers to me ..

at 12/28/2007 12:56 AM va.redsfan said...

I was kinda hoping he'd replace Mark Sheldon. Not that I want to see anyone get fired but.....

at 12/28/2007 1:23 AM Mr. Redlegs said...

Hey folks, before this blog goes dark, you are welcome to visit my half-assed effort at . . .www.myspace.com/goredlegs

Reason: For those who are regulars and for those who might want to participate in the future, I'd like to have your contact info for when someone (me, you, or a dog named Boo, etc.) starts a new blog in case CTR leaves Cincinnati.

If he doesn't, then we all know whose house we're invading. That Bartender better have plenty of orange slices for the Blue Moon. :)

If you already have a Myspace log-in, please make a "Friends" request and I'll add you to my portal.

If you don't have Myspace, you can drop me a line at mrredlegs@hotmail.com with your name and e-mail address.

I promise: I'll sell your IDs to the IRS and certain religious groups.

Mr. R

at 12/28/2007 2:55 AM JerBear said...

C. Trent I have really enjoyed both your coverage of the Bearcats and Reds over the years.I can tell your passion for covering sports is very strong which is what made your blog and articles so enjoyable to read.

I just realized I've pretty much read your blog every day for a couple years now whether it be the Bearcats or the Reds!

Good luck and God Bless with your future career!

at 12/28/2007 9:03 AM River Otter said...

Trent,Thanks for making this past season so fun and memorable. You will be greatly missed. Best of luck with whatever you decide to do. Definitely let us know where you end up.

Take care,
Dennis

at 12/28/2007 9:29 AM docproc said...

Yep, I'm feeling sad and sentimental right now. I check this blog multiple times every day and can't imagine being without it next week. Even my wife, who doesn't read the blog, will ask questions at dinner like, "So, any new postings from that silly otter?" or "Has CTR found a new job yet?" Sure feels like family...Best of luck to you, Trent. Please know that you've made a difference. I'll eat Maria's Chicken in Sarasota in March and raise a piece in your honor.

Best regards,

Russ

p.s. Amy, hope to run into you at Spring Training!

at 12/28/2007 9:33 AM Reds in 2008 said...

Trent, I'm more of a reader than a post, thought I have posted a few times. I REALLY loved this blog and your inside perspective. In fact, when speaking to my wife, I always refer to you as my 'inside guy'.It's been a great year. You did a tremendous job! Good luck on your next assignment. I'm sure you'll be the best at it too!

Let us know where you end up if you can.

Steve

at 12/28/2007 9:56 AM squid said...

CTR-
Fare thee well.
Todd

at 12/28/2007 10:06 AM oriskany said...

Trent,Head back to Athens and beg for any gig. What a kick-ass town. Love to see those college gals get dressed up in their red and black for Ga. football games.

Thanks for making my laugh all year. Best of luck !!

at 12/28/2007 10:19 AM Amy said...

Docproc,
When are you going? Give me your email address (if you don't mind posting it on the blog) and I'll let you know if our trips coincide.Amy

at 12/28/2007 10:26 AM Shawn said...

Thanks, Trent. Your efforts have been very much appreciated. This blog, and your stuff in the Post, has been a must-read for the past year. You will be missed. Good luck at your next endeavor, and don't be a stranger.

at 12/28/2007 10:37 AM Big Nic said...

Trent,I have never posted on your blog but read it nearly every day. I am a junkie for Reds coverage and yours was always the best.

You will be missed. Good luck with whatever you end up doing. Even if it's stag films...

at 12/28/2007 10:48 AM Hey Barry Larkin! said...

Like everyone else, I will dearly miss your daily postings, Trent. Even in this off season, I check for updates multiple times a day. I'm sure I won't truly realize how much I'll miss the blog until next week. Good luck with your future endeavors, although your talent won't require much luck. Thanks for everything!

at 12/28/2007 11:05 AM dawginnaples said...

Four years ago, I left town to bask in the south Florida sun. Really missed all that goes with being a Reds fan in Redsville. But when I found this place, it was like bellying up at the old Second St. or Knotty Pine for a cold one and the latest dirt, trade rumors, outrageous points of views, praise , criticism,....
Anyway - Trent - thanks!!! and thanks to you all.
from the guy at the end of the bar wearing an old Red's cap

at 12/28/2007 11:20 AM Steve Bittenbender said...

CTR,I've been blessed and cursed to be a Reds fan for most of my 33.5 years. This past year ranks as one of my favorite years. Not quite up there with 1990, '95 or '99, mind you, but a good year nonetheless. And a lot of that has to do with your blog.

If you can stay on a major league beat, then by all means go for it while you're still young.

Have fun and good luck. And remember, wherever you go... there you are. And if you have a blog, I'm sure a few of us will be there, too.

Take care,

F_H

at 12/28/2007 11:25 AM Pat said...

Good luck with landing a baseball job. You deserve one. I enjoyed reading your blog all year. Although, I quit commenting and quit reading the other comments, some of which drove me crazy, I always enjoyed reading you blog.I grew up reading the Post, so I'm sad to see it go. John Lachmann is my nephew, so I'm sorry he's losing a job he dearly loves.

I'm sure you'll all land on your feet. Good luck and safe travels.

Pat
the arizona fan

at 12/28/2007 11:25 AM Fisch said...

CTR,
Kind of depressing that you, me, and Dick Pole never made that trip to Big Bone Lick State Park. See ya buddy!

at 12/28/2007 11:38 AM Adrian said...

Trent,Thanks for all of your hard work. I'll miss this blog, good luck in everything you do.

at 12/28/2007 11:41 AM docproc said...

Amy:E-address is proctorr@nku.edu. Not exactly sure what days my son and I will be in Sarasota (I'm awaiting the completion of the Spring Training schedule, which still has several TBAs on it), but I know it will have to be during our university's Spring Break (March 7-16).

Russ

at 12/28/2007 11:51 AM Jim-Indy - Reds Fan said...

Trent,Like every one else I will add that I took up this Blog early in Spring Training - thanks to my brother to turning me on to it - and have followed nearly every spring and regular season game on the blog. this was one of my favorite seasons to follow the Reds.... With all the discussion and hypothesizing... and even the complaining.... This place made the last season a fun one to follow.

Trent good luck to you and wherever you land that city and team will be a better place.

Thanks and good luck

at 12/28/2007 11:52 AM reaganspad said...

Thanks Trent for all your great work. Look forward to reading the blog and your writing at your next spot, not because I will be a fan of the Atlanta Braves or whoever is lucky to get you, but because I read your blog.Success!

at 12/28/2007 12:15 PM DrOptimism said...

norris.krueger@gmail.com -- and the religious cults already got my 411... Damn scientologists! (Hey, Cruise, don't drink my last beer... too late.)As I've said before, this is exactly how blogs should work in this Web 2.0 world - that it became a community (Or a really weird pub - albeit with great barbecue & better tunes... and beer with (shudder) oranges?

Consider Clueless & Patrick, even Al - some blogs drive off the cranky or let them pee in the punch. Like any good community, you beat back the assaults, yet didn't ostracize them. Do you know how rare that is in the blogosphere?

Sitting here in an Idaho snowdrift, I am honored to know all of you. Even if it's a it hard to explain Dizzle, Bubbafan and a few others, LOL.

Trent, you get the blog 'thing' - you will do well, regardless. What's cool is... so will most of you. (Nimrods included.)

Dum vivimus, vivamus (while we live, let us LIVE!)

p.s. SEC = Surely Everyone's Cheating...

p.s. And VA, thanks for the pix, LOL

p.s. Amy, next time you'll win!

p.s. Mr. Rl, far not - as long there are 2 fans in a room, there will always be loony-tune trade ideas.

p.s and Juan Castro - by now, you HAVE to be reading this - hope you're healed up for 2008.

p.s. And Otter is in biotech? Or was that Dizz?

Can't.
Let.
Blog.
Go.
(Sniff...)
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.

at 12/28/2007 12:22 PM Donkey Dizzle 4's said...

I believe my profile says Biotech, but I'm not sure why! Oh well! I could change it, but naaaah...

at 12/28/2007 12:46 PM Mr. Redlegs said...

For everyone popping in late or on their lunch hour . . .Before this blog goes dark, and for those who are regulars and want to continue blogging on the Reds in the near future, please send me your contact info at my half-assed portal:

www.myspace.com/goredlegs

or

mrredlegs@hotmail.com

Reason: In case CTR leaves Cincinnati, someone (me, you, or a dog named Fifi Coco Puff) will start a new blog for everyone to join. This space has become an incredible community and it would be a Dodger Blue shame for the house to go bust.

If CTR stays in Cincinnati, we all know where to hitch our ponies. I'll then gladly forward all the contacts to CTR so he can let you know where he has moved.

If you already have a Myspace log-in, please make a "Friends" request and I'll add you to my portal.

I've been bombarded with contact info this morning. So keep 'em coming. We don't want to miss anyone.

Not even Clueless, the ol' buzzard.

Mr. R

at 12/28/2007 1:18 PM PresidentJohnAllenJr. said...

Trent, Good luck and God Bless You.
Thanks for your work and dedication to your job.
One Note, Lieber agent is talking to the Mets.

at 12/28/2007 1:23 PM Tom in Brazil said...

Trent-Great blog, great work. Living on the other side of the equator wont be the same without you and the blog. I didn't post much but feel as if this community on this blog is family. If I were you I would definitely draw some unemployment compensation and relax. Peace.

at 12/28/2007 1:27 PM RedScoop said...

Hi, Tom. You are definitely family here. And MexicanRed, too. I've always enjoyed your posts.

at 12/28/2007 2:15 PM va.redsfan said...

No way the Tom. I've got him as one of my friends on myspace. Looking at his page he really loves himself some coffee.

at 12/28/2007 2:46 PM va.redsfan said...

Has anyone heard the report on Jim Leyritz yet? I just read a report that he was charged with DUI homicide in Florida. I know that he and Marty B. know each other pretty well. That's one of the stupidest thing a person can do in my opinion.

at 12/28/2007 2:57 PM San Diego Dennis said...

Wow. I spend a day doing Holiday Bowl stuff (parade, tailgate & game, such as it was...) and I miss a lot! Here I am late to the party again.I'm another rare poster but I read your stuff (blog and articles) every day, Trent. You're a good writer, and I look forward to your next endeavor. Drop us a line on Mr. Redlegs' myspace thingy with the update in a couple weeks.

Dennis (not the otter one ;-)

at 12/28/2007 3:20 PM RedScoop said...

Amy: Do you have a MySpace page?

at 12/28/2007 3:36 PM aaron harang said...

Trent--I have read this blog daily since Marc was about to leave. You will be sorely missed! Fay does not even compare. You have made this blog a home for so many. Good luck wherever you go.

IN Reds Fan

at 12/28/2007 3:49 PM Mr. Doom and Gloom said...

It was sure nice to have someone that could offer a perspective on Reds baseball (and other things) for us wannabe hipsters, or for that matter, anyone under the age of 40. Something the other papers seem to struggle with. The Reds should hire you in the marketing department.Best of luck with the new gig, I'll be keeping an eye out for the blog wherever you end up.

at 12/28/2007 4:14 PM Phill said...

Thanks for heads up Mr. RL, friend request sent!

at 12/28/2007 4:50 PM mexicanred said...

Trent: Muchas gracias, buena suerte.Vivan LOS ROJOS!!!!

at 12/28/2007 4:55 PM Amy said...

I don't have one yet, Scoop--I keep putting it off. MySpace makes me feel old and creaky, remember? But I sent contact info to Mr. Redlegs and Va, so they can track me down, AND if it turns out to be a necessary evil, I will break down and make a page.

at 12/28/2007 5:05 PM Mr. Redlegs said...

I have Amy's personal email address and you don't--ha
ha
ha.Waitaminute.

Her stalker could start stalking me in order to stalk her even closer.

Hmmmmm.

Gotta be some orange slices here somewhere.

at 12/28/2007 5:07 PM va.redsfan said...

Mr. R I too fear the Hugh.

at 12/28/2007 5:13 PM Amy said...

(laughing)
Va, while we're at it, will you change the one I gave you? Just put hotmail.com at the end instead of what it is. I check it way more often.oh man...now you have BOTH of my personal email addresses.

at 12/28/2007 5:17 PM va.redsfan said...

Which I shall guard with my life. My God I am so bored I almost miss work.

at 12/28/2007 5:24 PM Mr. Redlegs said...

Bored?Then you can come to Boston and help lasso all the contact requests. We're over 50. There hasn't been a lag of more than 10 minutes since just before lunch.

I have five tabs open at once.

Now I've missing the early bird special at the Blue Coral Seafood/Steakhouse/Chinese/Pizza buffet. My AARP card weeps.

at 12/28/2007 5:25 PM Amy said...

You can't be tired of the Wii already!?!

at 12/28/2007 5:31 PM River Otter said...

His kids probably won't let him go near it. ;)Va - Your blogger page looks good. I posted a comment.

at 12/28/2007 5:58 PM va.redsfan said...

I've seen the Wii. Looks great on the family plasma. The interaction with the game looks fun. My girls and wife are really getting a kick out of it. I got to pick up one of the controllers and that's about it. Now I know how they feel during baseball season.Thanks Otter I've been tinkering with it off and on today. But blogger coding absolutely sucks.

at 12/28/2007 8:33 PM DrOptimism said...

Personally, I hate MySpace - too risky, too ugly, etc. You might consider FaceBook - it's becoming oldster-friendly. But Blogger may end up being ok (did I actually type that? LOL)VA - so far, so good! The red background is very hard to read on my machine, so for us elderly, maybe you could bring up the contrast? (Darker/bolder text??)

again, norris.krueger@gmail.com

Happy New Year!

at 12/28/2007 9:08 PM Bengal43 said...

Thanks CTR for spending time with us. Hope you come to Atlanta.

at 12/28/2007 10:11 PM ndjh12 said...

C. Trent,Thanks buddy for everything. I read this blog daily. Someone else stated it, but this blog really brought me back to loving baseball.

I was talking to a guy at a Christmas party about the Reds. My wife asked him if he was on that website checking out the Reds all the time like I was and he said, "You mean C. Trent's? Oh yeah I check it out all the time."

You no longer need a last name. You are like Madonna or Labron. Job Well Done!

at 12/28/2007 10:40 PM Ben said...

"By the way, what does BTW mean?" was one of the funniest things I read all year.
Thanks and good luck.

at 12/28/2007 10:44 PM Mr. Redlegs said...

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at 12/29/2007 12:17 AM Mr. Redlegs said...

Everyone, and then some, it's been a really busy day collecting your contact info in case we need a new Reds blog. For those coming in late and not reading very high on this thread, please note:Before this blog goes dark (and that could be almost any minute now), and for those who are regulars and want to continue blogging on the Reds in the near future, please send me your contact info at:

mrredlegs@hotmail.com
or
www.myspace.com/goredlegs

Reason: In case CTR leaves Cincinnati, someone will start a new blog for everyone to join. This space has become an incredible family and community, and no one wants to see the foundation fall apart.

If CTR stays in Cincinnati, we all know where the Yellow Brick Road leads. I'll then gladly forward all the contacts to CTR so he can let you know where he has moved.

at 12/29/2007 12:18 AM klinger said...

If we all pony up 10 bucks, I think we can keep C. Trent. The good thing about the USA is that it is the land of opportunity, where even "Leather Pants" can find a job. I am sure C. Trent and his hooligans at the post will move on to bigger and better things. Thanks for the effort C. Trent. Oh, and I think it's time for someone to translate "Leather Pants" into spanish.

at 12/29/2007 12:43 AM EDavis44 said...

los pantalones de cueros...I think.

at 12/29/2007 12:47 AM EDavis44 said...

and I don't believe I'm on record yet as having said goodbye.Trent, I'm just another frequent reader/rare poster who has rediscovered a passion for baseball I haven't had since my Dad and I used to attend Opening Day every year.I couldn't possibly explain how much I've gotten from this blog in the last 10 months. Good luck in whatever you do, hope you keep in touch.

Eric D.
(not THAT Eric D.)

at 12/29/2007 1:10 AM Hugh D. Pohl said...

Trent, thanks for the memories. I got totally hooked on the blog in spring training and have checked it at least once a day since. Love the inside baseball, the humor, music, movie and bar b que talk, and of course the lovely and intelligent Amy who I would never REALLY stalk. Too bad tht rumor got started.Also props to Mr. Redlegs, Scoop, VA, Donk, Gene in WV, Docproc, Batsfan, Bubbafan, Griz and many others. I'm gonna miss you all and hopefully we'll meeet again on another blog. My contact information is mrr52@earthlink.net but please don't contact me to falsely accuse me of anything untoward!

Best of luck, CTR!

at 12/29/2007 1:34 AM BigRade said...

Thank you C. Trent and everyone else on here. I know I didn't that much, but I have been an avid reader since the Lancaster days. Thank you for the insight into what was happening with the Reds. CTR i enjoyed hearing you on the radio when you and the Bad Boy did it, maybe you could take over one of the shows around here. But seeing how the shelf life of the radio hosts around here it isn't a real steady job. Good luck in whatever you choose to do.

at 12/29/2007 3:15 AM va.redsfan said...

Hugh I only kid. That's what made this joint grand.

at 12/29/2007 8:06 AM Dr. Nick Riviera said...

Hey Everybody!Just wanted to echo the thanks and kudos on the blog this year. So much fun. CTR, best of luck in your next endeavor.... and good luck to Noshow and the other Bulldogs next week!

Mr. R, I just emailed you my contact info. Thanks for taking on that chore.

Cheers and Happy New Year Everybody!

at 12/29/2007 9:00 AM docproc said...

Did I miss it or did we not get a sign-off from BATSFAN? Need to hear one more YAYYAYYAYYAYYAY.

at 12/29/2007 9:49 AM liz said...

Trent -Thanks for keeping us up to date on the happenings of the Reds. Good luck in whatever you may do. I sort of know how you feel. My company is being sold as of 01-01-08 and I too will be out of a job. But when the going gets tough, we who are tough get going!!

Liz

at 12/29/2007 10:19 AM Amy said...

Hey, Dr. Nick!!!Had to be done one last time (snif)

Hugh, they're only kidding--the blog's gotten a lot of mileage out of that one :)

Wow, Liz--way for them to make your holidays bright, huh? Good luck to you--hope you find something even better.

at 12/29/2007 10:50 AM liz said...

Thanks, Amy.

at 12/29/2007 10:54 AM RedScoop said...

Hugh: I've been thinking about stalking Laura and/or Bubbafan. But I'm too shy.Liz: I'm sure you are stalkable, too. But you don't need the distraction right now. So, like Amy said, good wishes from us. We've all been there.

at 12/29/2007 11:35 AM ctrosecrans said...

sorry to hear that liz -- however, i've been there before and things work out. or, at least they have (yeah, i hated hearing that, but, well, it's true)

at 12/29/2007 2:17 PM Dave Jr said...

I only found your blog last season. It quickly became part of my daily routine. I only posted once and this is it. I just loved to read your posts and others comments. You talked about your co-workers being so talented, it is obvious you belonged with them. You are one of a few columns I enjoy every day. Hal in Dayton being the top. Good luck on you future, and continued success.

at 12/29/2007 2:36 PM whataheyu said...

I have enjoyed you through the Internet. Your inning's with Marty were the best. We wish you could stay in town but the best to you where ever you go. Good luck and thanks. Have a great 2008

at 12/29/2007 3:04 PM BATSFAN said...

Trent, Thank you for everything you did, I enjoyed your coverage, especially during spring training and all the transaction updates. I checked it everyday before I went to the Bats game and I felt up to date. Sad to see you go, you will be missed by everybody. I hope you keep follwoing your dream! GOOD LUCK!! GO TRENT! YAYYAAYYAYAYYAYAYYAYAYAYYAY!!!!

at 12/29/2007 7:50 PM Mr. Redlegs said...

Well, it's almost a party. BatsFan made an appearance (but has yet to send his contact info).Speaking of which. . . .

As a reminder, for those coming in late and not reading very high on this thread, please note:

Before this blog goes dark on Monday, and for those who are regulars and want to continue blogging on the Reds in the near future, please send me your contact info at:

mrredlegs@hotmail.com
or
www.myspace.com/goredlegs

Reason: In case CTR leaves Cincinnati, someone will start a new blog for everyone to join. This space has become a huge family and community, and no one wants to see massive collated divorce and weeping.

If CTR stays in Cincinnati, we all know where to go (Hell, then a layover in Atlanta, then frisked and pick-pocketed by Delta en route to CVG). I'll then gladly forward all the contacts to CTR so he can let you know where he has moved.

At last check the contacts list was north of six dozen. Amazin'.

And yet, still no Clueless, who continues blog anonymously (not so much) over at Fay's blog. Ya know, because Krivsky is such a failure.

at 12/29/2007 8:06 PM Amy said...

Hey Mr. R., speaking of Delta, explain this airline logic (oxymoron?) to me: a direct flight from Cincy to Sarasota costs MORE than one from Columbus to Sarasota with layovers in Cincy and/or Atlanta. Wha??

at 12/29/2007 8:25 PM BubbaFan said...

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at 12/29/2007 8:29 PM BubbaFan said...

Is this blog really going to vanish? All of Trent's play-by-plays? Batsfan's Bats stories? Amy's adventures on Jeopardy? RedScoop's ever-changing avatars? Sniff.

at 12/29/2007 8:48 PM Frank Robinson's Ghost said...

Amy --Market economics and pure desirability. Direct flights are mnore expensive in general because people like them better.

Also -- flying anywhere out of Cincy is more expensive than flying a comparable distance out of an airport with competition. Delta and its Subs have a lockdown on CVG -- most inflated prices in the nation.

at 12/29/2007 8:55 PM River Otter said...

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at 12/29/2007 9:21 PM Laura said...

So you want to stalk me, eh redscoop? Why's that?For everyone here: I was thinking about starting a Reds blog for all of us from CTrent's blog. Obviously, I wouldn't get all the inside info CTR has, but still, it would be fun to talk Reds together. What are your thoughts?

at 12/29/2007 9:25 PM Laura said...

PS - I see Mr. Redlegs was talking about doing one, but I'm sure I'm not the only one who doesn't do myspace (too many viruses and hackers for me). I'd do mine on blogspot.

at 12/29/2007 9:34 PM River Otter said...

I wanted to thank Trent and everyone else for making this such a fun year. Hopefully we'll all congregate on another site, but I fear it won't be the same. Have a Happy New Year, and hope to be blogging with everyone next year!Laura - Go for it. Although Va is putting together a blog, there can never be too many Reds blogs.

at 12/29/2007 9:49 PM Laura said...

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at 12/29/2007 9:57 PM Laura said...

So here's the link.to the Reds' blog I made - feel free to come post!

at 12/29/2007 11:01 PM bob in ct said...

I 'm just another in the long line of readers and hardly ever posters, wishing this was only a bad dream (the blog closing)
Trent, I know you will be great at whatever you choose to do,good luck;and as many have said you will be missed (if you go)see still hopeing.Laura, I posted a comment on your blog site.

at 12/29/2007 11:46 PM ScottyJ said...

Thank you for sharing your views and talent with us, Trent. I'll miss reading this blog.Good luck and hope to see you blogging again soon.

at 12/29/2007 11:51 PM va.redsfan said...

I like it. Reds blogs all over. We can consider Trent to be the Bill Walsh of Reds blogs. Disciples all over the net. Otter changed to color. It would be pretty cool if we could set up a site were a couple of us could go in and do edits and posts.

at 12/30/2007 12:10 AM Amy said...

Thanks, Frank's Ghost--it seems so counterintuitive to me--if it takes more of their resources, it should cost more--but since I fly out of Columbus, I won't complain. I was just surprised to see the numbers because I normally only "pay" for flights with my husband's frequent flyer miles--apparently I've been a bit--um--extravagant with them lately and will actually have to pony up some real money for my Spring Training getaway :)

at 12/30/2007 12:12 AM Amy said...

Va, that's my very favorite of all of your pictures!! We should do a final view total--bet you're smoking me now.

at 12/30/2007 12:14 AM Amy said...

Yep--2426 to 1924. Wow!

at 12/30/2007 12:31 AM Donkey Dizzle 4's said...

Kaydizzle and Santa Clauzzle. Nice.And the blogs continues to fight til the end........

at 12/30/2007 12:47 AM RedScoop said...

Laura: Yes, yes, I know you aren't exactly available. However, Amy already has her fair share of (harmless) stalkers. So, it only seems fair that - as we near the end - all our ladies get assigned at least one. And, if one of you ladies wants to stalk Batsfan, too, I think he's available.My memory may be totally wrong. But I thought I remembered that you are (or were) somewhere near Sarasots and Maria's chicken. If so, myself, River Otter, VA, DD, Gene from WVA, and other livestock can all sleep on your couch during Spring Training. (That will save from having to split those pesky Motel 6 bills.) Besides, do you know how long it takes Donkey Dizzle to do his hair in the morning?

at 12/30/2007 1:43 AM River Otter said...

Cool, we're all meeting in Sarasota for spring training. Should be fun. :-)Va - I got to playing around with the website and couldn't stop. We'll see if I actually keep it updated on a semi-frequent basis. I love all the gadgets on your site. I also like your idea of having site where multiple people can do posts.

Trent - Any word on your Reds site?

at 12/30/2007 2:29 AM BATSFAN said...

8Mr. Redlegs my contact info my myspace is http://home.myspace.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=user&MyToken=ca6b606a-42ed-4863-aba5-314ac2e0f1f3and my e-mail address is trueblue8605@aol.com

at 12/30/2007 2:45 AM va.redsfan said...

Thanks Amy, that's my little Red. Trying to keep her from the dark side of my wife's beloved Red Sox. She's fascinated with Donkey's Dizzle and Otters pics. I'm sure if you had posted yourself dressed like some of those pics you'd have blown my views away. Right Hugh!!! I kid, I kid.Otter messing around with those blogs can get addictive. Before you know it a couple hours have gone by.

So I wonder how this is going to go down. Will the blog suddenly go dark like the Sopranos? Will we all suddenly think our screens have gone out. Ah hell this sucks. And now I find out tonight my oldest daughter somehow became a Pats fan. Two years ago it was the Steelers. My kid the original band wagon leader.

at 12/30/2007 6:08 AM Greaper22 said...

Like Rose pleads to Jack before he slips beneath the icy cold depths of his watery grave: "come back... come back... come back..."

at 12/30/2007 9:44 AM Mr. Redlegs said...

Folks, we're down to the last day or so of this fine establishment. Drinks are on Clueless, ol' buzzard. The contacts info for the future blog has been pouring in and we're now north of seven dozen people who want to tag along to any new space.A very odd thing: Early this morning seven consecutive e-mailers stated they rarely, if never, posted but read this space every day.

Meanwhile, to answer a few quick questions:

* Laura, if I have to start a new blog it will not be on MySpace but will be web-based.

* In talking with some designers and programmers, the suggestion has been strongly made that a Blogger machine format be continued. Yeah, it sux, but the point is good: most of this community has existing handles or log-ins, and most are all familiar with the Blogger ways and means, good and bad. Mostly bad. So we'll see.

* I'm not planning too far ahead because there's still a 50-50 chance CTR stays in Cincinnati.

But just in case . . . .

Before this blog goes dark on Monday or so, and for those who are regulars and want to continue blogging on the Reds in the near future, please send me your contact info at:

mrredlegs@hotmail.com
or
www.myspace.com/goredlegs

Reason: In case CTR leaves Cincinnati, someone will start a new blog for everyone to join. You will receive notification of where this great community of Redlegs worshipers can congregate again.

If CTR stays in Cincinnati, I'll gladly forward all the contacts to him so he can let you know where he has moved.

Mr. R

at 12/30/2007 10:09 AM Amy said...

Denial...I'm in denial...Does anyone really know when the blog shuts down? We need to all lift a glass--someone pick a time tomorrow.

Va--I'm guessing none of those gals has three kids :P And I'm with your oldest daughter--I'm pretty much a one-sport gal, but that game last night was fun to watch. And now if you'll all excuse me, I have to go pick up a Hello Kitty birthday cake :)

at 12/30/2007 10:20 AM Justlikewelikeit said...

Trent, good luck and see you at the next Wilco show. Columbus readers will miss you.

at 12/30/2007 10:47 AM chrisbid said...

new random commentsaw some wii owners out there, check out MLB Power Pros baseball. it's the best baseball video game i've played since World Series Baseball '98 on the Sega Saturn. you play with silly cartoon characters somewhat reminiscent of Fisher Price Little People. the gameplay has just the right amount of depth, as most baseball video games have become tedious and weighed down in too many realistic details.

the only notable reds roster omission from the game was a-gon. but keppinger can be called up to replace generic-gon

its good to know ctr has work lined up already, good luck Chuckie T

at 12/30/2007 11:16 AM River Otter said...

Speaking of the Wii, my kids got Olympic Games for Christmas. Wow is that fun, and a decent workout. My arms were about ready to fall off from the track and field events after playing it with my son for a couple of hours yesterda