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Almost that time…
Early Friday morning, I will be catching my flight to Sarasota, where the forecast says it will be 76 degrees (not bad). If all goes smooth with the trip, I will head over to the complex around midday...
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Thursday's plethora of Reds stuff
First game of the last spring at Ed Smith Stadium. The nostalgia is rampant (not really). I will say that I’ve talked to several locals that are obviously disappointed the Reds are headed to Arizona...
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Reds-Red Sox lineup, notes
Just got to City of Palms Park in Fort Myers moments after the Red Sox finished destroying Northeastern Univ., 14-0. That must have been fun for the college boys. For my money, City of Palms is one of...
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Fifth starter choices
The Reds main candidates for the rotation’s fifth spot have gotten at least one turn to pitch this spring. Here’s out it looks to this point: Homer Bailey: 2 G, 1 GS, 4 IN, 0R, 1 H, 1 BB, 6 K Micah...
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Little things, news and lineups
In another sign that the Reds are more focused on executing the fundamentals, or little things, than in past years — Friday’s 1-0 win over the Twins is a prime example. Dusty Baker was still thinking...
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Jones leads list of three cuts
The Reds have whittled down the list of players in big-league camp to 33, with Jacque Jones being the biggest name to be sent down. Jones, 33, has spent parts of 10 seasons in the big leagues with the...
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Nix, Thompson out/40-man set
The Reds set their 40-man roster in advance of the Dec. 10 Rule 5 Draft. Added to be protected were: RHP Enerio Del Rosario, OF Chris Heisey, RHP Logan Ondrusek, RHP Jordan Smith, IF Chris Valaika, LHP...
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Long balls and walks
There was a lot to like and not like out of Wednesday’s 7-6 Reds win. The positive: Homer Bailey — looked very sharp in two scoreless innings. A leadoff bunt single by Juan Pierre in the first inning...
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Bailey to get checked out
Reds starting pitcher Homer Bailey was headed back to Cincinnati Thursday afternoon after he suffered a right shoulder spasm during a 10-4 loss to the Phillies. Bailey allowed four runs and five hits...
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