3/30/12
Reds and Indians today in goodyear as Spring Training begins to wind down. The Reds play in Scottsdale tomorrow. Then 2 home games and then they head home.
The Reds still have some roster moves to make. I would bet everything would be settled either tomorrow or Sunday.
Getting ready for the game..
Even big leaguers hit off of tees
gum and sunflower seeds
Here's a small field that's part of Goodyear Stadium. Kids play there throughout the game
3/29/12
Reds beat the Angels yesterday 5-4 on a home run in the bottom of the 9th from Ryan Ludwick. 3 Homers on the day. Paul Janish hit his first and trying to make the team. Ryan Hanigan hit the other. He was 2 for 2 at the plate.
Another day another injury. Nick Masset will start the season on the DL with shoulder inflammation. He'll stay in Arizona at extended spring training.
The roster is down to 28 now which means 3 more player moves before opening day. I suspect the moves will be made by Saturday or Sunday. Dusty wants it to be as easy on the players as possible.
Ever wonder how they make baseballs? Check this out. Somebody still stitches the balls by hand.
3-27-12
Reds were pounded last night by the Texas Rangers 12-2. There is a reason these guys have gone to the World Series 2 years in a row...the can hit.
Jeff Fancis may have made the Reds decision on whether or not to keep him on the big league roster easy. His pitching line was ugly.
3ip-11h-11er-4k-1bb-hr and those weren't bloop hits..
Bill Bray looked good in his first outing of the spring.
1ip-2-h-3ks It'll be interesting to see how his groin feels today.
Juan Francisco was 2 for 4 with a 2 run homer in the 9th. I'm guessing he'll make the team as Scott Rolen's backup. Todd Frazier was 0 for 4. He has had a great spring but chances are he starts at Louisville.
Mat Latos on the mound today vs the Cubs. So far he has looked great. He's 2-0 with a 1.93 era.
The odds on favorite to be the new closer Sean Marshall also pitches today.
Here's some pictures from Surprize Stadium last night..
Bet you didn't know they spray paint the bases before each game. Gotta keep them nice and white.
Our old friend Josh Hamilton. How did that trade work out?
