Redleg Nation (Free subscription) | 09/22/2008
Interesting item here by Hal McCoy: There are a couple of players who not only are on the DL, they are AWOL. Well, maybe AWOL is a bit harsh. AWOL means absent without leave and, well, maybe it isn’t too harsh. Nobody said Ryan Freel and Norris Hopper couldn’t leave when it was determined that injuries ended their [...]
Cincinnati Reds Blog (Free subscription) | 09/13/2008
Brandon Phillips was placed on the 60-day disabled list, clearing a spot on the 40-man roster for Micah Owings. The Reds have seriously cluttered their 60-day DL making roster room, with seven guys (Phillips, Alex Gonzalez, Norris Hopper, Ryan Freel, Matt Belisle, Josh Fogg, and Kent Mercker) now on it. That means they effectively have 47 men on the 40-man roster. About that many (seven) come off as...
ESPN (Free subscription) | 07/06/2008
The Reds activated right-hander Josh Fogg from the 15-day disabled list on Saturday and placed outfielder Norris Hopper on the DL because of a torn ligament in his right elbow.
Sports - The Post Chronicle (Free subscription) | 07/05/2008
The Cincinnati Reds announced Friday that outfielder Norris Hopper needs season-ending Tommy John surgery on his right elbow....
Cincinnati Reds Blog (Free subscription) | 07/04/2008
Norris Hopper is going on the disabled list and will have surgery, of the Tommy John type. The pain is bothering him to the point where he can't swing the bat, just bunt or pinch-run. His roster spot will go to Josh Fogg, who will also start tomorrow, bumping Aaron Harang who is having some soreness. Fogg will face Tim Redding in tomorrow night's game. There is a rumor making the rounds that the Phillies...
Cincinnati Enquirer (Free subscription) | 07/04/2008
Outfielder Norris Hopper will have surgery next week. The Reds also announced a pitching change for Sunday.
Church of Baseball (Free subscription) | 06/30/2008
There I was at The Jake seeing the Reds in their familiar gray uniforms. Over the last several years, I've seen them play on the road more than I have at home, so it looked pretty natural to me. It was upsetting to see Corey Patterson instead of Norris Hopper in the lineup, but at least Toothpick isn't batting him lead off anymore. Now that we have Hairston back, is there any reason Patterson should...
Church of Baseball (Free subscription) | 06/20/2008
It sure was good to have Norris Hopper back today. I never thought I'd say that, but he contributed right away. Excellent. I really like him as a fourth outfielder. Hopefully the other guy will be gone from the 40 man roster by the time they need Daryl Thompson on Saturday. (Fingers crossed.) Too bad we lost, but you know, these days, you just have to settle for the little things to make you happy...
Cincinnati Reds Blog (Free subscription) | 06/19/2008
Fay must have typed it in wrong. Dunn is batting 5th, Encarnacion 6th. But Votto is leading off. Norris Hopper was activated, with Homer Bailey going to Louisville. Someone will likely be recalled to take the Saturday start. For now, the bench is more like it should be. Going with 12 pitchers is so silly, especially if you carry three catchers.
Church of Baseball (Free subscription) | 06/18/2008
Rehabbing in Louisville. They need to get his butt up here asap. I refuse to watch or listen to any more games with Corey Patterson in the lineup. That's it. And I'm not going to another game until he is DFA'd. How's that for losing customers, Bob? And I've been to 7 or 8 games this year. You're not getting me again, not until you purge the organization of Patterson.
kansascity.com (Free subscription) | 04/23/2008
The Cincinnati Reds on Wednesday activated catcher David Ross off the 15-day disabled list and placed outfielder Norris Hopper on the 15-day DL, retroactive to April 19.
Redleg Nation (Free subscription) | 04/23/2008
Per Rosecrans. Hopper is alleged to have an elbow problem. If you're counting at home, that's 3 catchers, 2 LH first basemen, but we’re down to only 2 speedy little RH outfielders.
The Cub Reporter (Free subscription) | 04/17/2008
Game Chat | Press Pass | BR Preview SP Edinson Volquez SP *Ted Lilly 1-0, 0.87, 9 K, 5 BB 0-2, 9.95, 8 K, 4 BB CF Norris Hopper 2B *Mike Fontenot 2B Ryan Freel SS Ryan Theriot RF *Ken Griffey Jr. 1B Derrek Lee LF *Adam Dunn 3B Aramis Ramirez SS Jeff Keppinger RF *Kosuke Fukudome 3B Edwin Encarnacion 2B Mark DeRosa 1B *Joey Votto CF Reed Johnson C *Paul Bako C Henry Blanco P Edinson Volquez P *Ted...
Redleg Nation (Free subscription) | 03/28/2008
John Dewan, the defensive evaluation whiz, posts a “Stat of the Week.” Last week, he looked at bunting. Of course, the Reds’ Norris Hopper figures prominently in the section on bunting for a hit: When bunting for a hit, the leaders are (listed in order of most bunt hits): Willy Taveras Rockies 37 for 52 .712 Norris Hopper Reds 18 for 26 .692 Juan [...]
Bugs and Cranks (Free subscription) | 03/21/2008
Many believed the writing was on the wall, when Corey Patterson entered camp, that Jay Bruce would start the season in the minors. With Ryan Freel and Norris Hopper on the team and Patterson's hot Spring it seems the logical choice to give Jay “The Next Big Thing” Bruce some more developmental time. [...]
