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The Reds scored in just one inning but it was a big one.  They scored six runs in the second inning in their 6-4 with all of the RBIs coming from different guys.  The Reds also picked up just seven hits (again, by seven different players) but it was enough for that win.

Matt Belisle looked sharp with three solid innings.  He did walk three and he gave up an unearned run but the damage was limited in his three innings of work.  Josh Fogg had a tough time and he gave up two runs on five hits in his three innings.  Daryl Thompson made the most of his spring debut with a shutout inning in which he struck out the side.

The Reds have a night game tomorrow against the Yankees.  Game time is 7:15 and the game will be on MLB.TV.  I’m hoping to catch at least the back end of it but we’ll see.  Work usually calls and if you’re into baseball betting, I’m certain it’ll stop me from watching my first Reds game.

Our fearless leader started out a Baseball Book Blog, so stop by say hi, and check it out.  Feel free to do some bashing if it’s warranted as well.

The good news is, Johnny Cueto came closer to securing a spot in the Reds rotation today with three shutout innings.  The bad news is, the rest of the bunch got shelled.  Richie Gardner got one batter out yet gave up seven runs while Scott Sauerbeck gave up four.

Brandon Phillips had a mucho grande day.  He went two for two with a three run blast in the first inning.  Paul Bako was the only Red with two hits in the contest.

Tomorrow is a rematch between the Reds and Pirates.  Bronson Arroyo takes the mound and he’ll see if he can get the Reds back on track.  It’s a night game so that’ll be cool. 

You’d think if the Baltimore Orioles and Chicago Cubs didn’t want a couple of guys, that it would make them somewhat undesirable but not for the Reds.  They signed both centerfielder Corey Patterson and utility guy Scott Hairston, Jr. to minor league deals and both will see time at camp.  I just knew it.  Bruce has what is hopefully a minor injury, and Baker goes out and signs a veteran to potentially take his place.  I’ll hold judgement until it actually happens, but there’s no way that you can tell me that having Corey Patterson out in centerfield is better then have Jay Bruce.

Anyway, both of these guys played for Dusty Baker and it’s not surprising he’d want guys he’s familiar with.  Still, having familiar players and having good players are two different things.

Adam Dunn continued his impressive spring yesterday.  The Reds lost in the tenth inning but Dunn went two for two with two RBIs.  Jeremy Affeldt gave up a run in three innings while Scott Sauerbeck was hammered for a trio of runs.  Today’s spring game is against the Indians.

Jay Bruce’s big hit of the Reds spring loss to the Jays could be a tough one because he injured his quad rounding first base. He’s listed as day to day and you really hope the kid is okay. You also wonder if this will give Dusty Baker a reason to go out and get Kenny Lofton or Corey Patterson as insurance.

Bronson Arroyo cruised through his two innings without giving up a baserunner but it went down hill from there. All five of the pitchers used after that gave up runs with David Weathers taking the loss and being one of three pitchers to give up a pair of runs each.

Brandon Phillips was the lone Red with a pair of hits. Edwin Encarnacion reached base twice with a pair of walks.

Jeremy Affeldt gets the start tomorrow. It’ll be a day game against the Twins.

The Reds and Pirates combined to score 23 runs on 28 hits as the Reds came out on top in a 12-11 win. Adam Dunn, Ken Griffey, Jr. and Christopher Dickerson all homered for the first time this spring. Drew Anderson tripled, singled and drove in two runs and Griffey’s shot was a two run blast.

Aaron Harang was touched up for two runs but that was least of the problems because Jim Brower and Matthew Maloney were each tagged for four runs.

Bronson Arroyo gets the start tomorrow against the Jays. A slate of relievers should also see innings as starters are still getting in just two innings.

Homer Bailey got it done today as the rookie pitched two shutout innings in the Reds 7-5 loss to the Rays (no Devil there).  Edinson Volquez, who’s one of the guys fighting for the fifth spot in the rotation, wasn’t nearly as effective and he gave up three runs in the fourth inning.  Scott Sauerbeck was also knocked around for three runs.

Jay Bruce had a pair of hits and he’s now hit safely in all three Reds games.  Adam Dunn made his season debut with a single while Ken Griffey, Jr. drew a walk in two times at the plate.  Jolbert Cabrera drove in a pair of runs.

Tomorrow, Aaron Harang will get the start against the Pirates.  WLW is picking up the game on the radio and it’s a 1:05 start time.

Bad news for Alex Gonzalez.  He has a fracture in his knee so his chances of being ready for opening day are pretty slim.  Jeff Keppinger is expected to be the opening day starter at shortstop in his place.

Alright, the guys got a win under their belt as eleven different players had hits and Matt Belisle and Josh Fogg got it done on the mound in a 6-1 win over the Twins. The big hit was a three run blast by Jerry Gil in the fifth inning that gave the Reds the lead for good. Jay Bruce went one for two and Jolbert Cabrera had a two run double to help the Reds pad the lead.

Matt Belisle and Josh Fogg each threw two shutout frames. David Weathers gave up the lone run and even that was unearned.

Adam Dunn and Ken Griffey, Jr. will make their spring debuts today. Homer Bailey gets the start.

Here’s a cool story on Jay Bruce.

The Reds opened up their spring schedule yesterday and….lost. The finals was 8-1 with the big inning being a seven run fifth inning for the Phillies. Jamie Moyer of all people appeared unhittable Jay Bruce was the only hitter to tag him for a hit. Adam Rosales drove in the lone Reds run with a solo shot in the seventh inning.

Sigh, Gary Majewski is going to haunt me for the rest of my life. I’ve been bashing the Felipe Lopez/Austin Kearns trade since the day it happened and it was Majewski who gave up six of those runs in the fifth inning. Jeremy Affeldt gave up a run on three hits in two innings as the starter as the quest for a fifth starter begins.

Matt Belisle gets the start this afternoon against Twins. Josh Fogg will also get some time as will a slate of relief pitchers including Francisco Cordero, who will make his debut in a Reds uniform.

While all three might not make the opening day roster, the trio of young pitchers that the Reds have waiting in the wings may be an indication of brighter times for the Reds. Homer Bailey and Johnny Cueto are both bonafide studs and then you have Edinson Volquez, who the Reds picked up their deal with the Ranger that sent Josh Hamilton out of town.

And that doesn’t even include Matt Belisle, who’s only 27 and who will be fighting for a spot at the back end of the Reds rotation. he has a lot to prove after a subpar 2007 campaign.

It’s not a done deal yet, but the Reds appear close to signing Josh Fogg to deal that would him put him at the back of the Reds rotation. It’s not a bad deal if we can get him on the cheap for just a one year contract. Fogg had a decent season last year and while his 4.90 ERA isn’t anything to write home about, that number at least comes down to 4.58 when he’s out of Coors Field. My biggest concern with Fogg is his durability. He’s had six years as a starter and he’s never touched 200 innings. And he’s gone over 180 innings just once and that was his rookie year.

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