Category: Dailies

July 17, 2009

Gamenotes 7-17-09 vs Mil

TODAY’S TRANSACTIONS: Today the Reds recalled from Louisville IF Drew Sutton (#27) and optioned to Louisville RHP Josh Roenicke.

BREWERS

Counsell 4
Cameron 8
Braun 7
Fielder 3
Gamel 5
Hart 9
Hardy 6
Kendall 2
Suppan 1

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REDS

Taveras 8
Hairston 6
Votto 3
Phillips 4
Nix 7
Encarnacion 5
Dickerson 9
Hanigan 2
Arroyo 1

-JM
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July 16, 2009

Gamenotes 7-16-09 vs Mil

Gamenotes 7-16-09 vs Mil.pdf

Homestand Highlights July 16-19.pdf

BREWERS

Kendall 2
Counsell 4
Braun 7
Fielder 3
McGehee 5
Cameron 8
Hart 9
Hardy 6
Looper 1

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REDS

Taveras 8
Hairston 6
Votto 3
Phillips 4
Hernandez 2
Nix 7
Gomes 9
Encarnacion 5
Bailey 1

OF Chris Dickerson was scratched from tonight’s lineup with back spasms.

-JM
http://redsintern.mlblogs.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/07/homestand20highlights20july2016-191.pdf

July 13, 2009

EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW: Dick Williams

Today I had a chance to speak with Dick Williams, Reds Vice President of Baseball Operations. In his interview, Dick discusses his role with the Reds, the new training facility in Goodyear, Arizona and also clears up some misconceptions about the Reds’ move from Sarasota.

His entire interview:
Dick Williams 7-13-09.WMA.

Also, here are some pictures that will help when following along with the interview.

This map shows the training facilities of both the Reds and Indians, as well as their proximity to Goodyear Ballpark.

This map shows the Reds/Indians’ facility relative to the rest of the Cactus League (click photo for larger image).

This was Opening Day at Goodyear Ballpark for 2009 Indians Spring Training.

This is the latest photo of one of the Reds practice fields. The complex will be operational for Arizona Fall League.

-JM
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July 13, 2009

EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW: Cory Melvin

Over the weekend I had a chance to meet up with a good friend of mine, Cory Melvin. Cory is a professional scout with the Milwaukee Brewers based out of Tampa, Florida. His travels brought him through Lexington, Kentucky’s Applebee’s Park, home of the Class A Lexington Legends (Astros). Not only did it give me a chance to catch up with a buddy, but also allowed me to give you a glimpse into the world of scouting. In his interview (see below), Cory discusses the difference between amateur and professional scouting, what he looks for when evaluating a player and life on the road.

His entire interview:
Cory Melvin 7-13-09.WMA.

Here are some pictures from Applebee’s Park.

This was the scene at the ballpark when we arrived. The start of the game was delayed about an hour due to heavy rain.

As you can tell, the scout seats are among the best in the house.

-JM
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July 13, 2009

Bruce update

Reds OF Jay Bruce had an MRI late last night that showed no damage to the tendons or ligaments in his right wrist. He will be examined again on Thursday prior to the Reds first game after the All-Star break. Bruce is expected to miss 6-8 weeks.

-JM
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July 12, 2009

Gamenotes 7-12-09 at NYM

Gamenotes 7-12-09 at NYM.pdf

TODAY’S TRANSACTIONS: Today the Reds placed on the 15-day disabled list OF Jay Bruce (broken right wrist) and recalled from Class AAA Louisville IF Adam Rosales (#23). Rosales appeared in 30g for Louisville (.349, 8 2b, 2 3b, 5hr, 20rbi, 4sb)…is his second stint with the Reds this season…for Cin from 4/28-6/26 hit .197 in 42g and 32 starts… in Votto’s absence made 7 starts at 1B, the first starts of his career at that position…has played 1B (9g, 7gs), 2B (1g) and 3B (31g, 25gs)…homered on 5/11 and 5/12, the first 2 homers of his career (solo off StL’s Adam Wainwright, solo off Ari’s Jon Garland)…was recalled from Louisville on 4/28, when Encarnacion was disabled…was the organization’s Minor League Player of the Month for April (17g, .431, 7 2b, 4hr, 15rbi, 2sb).

REDS

Dickerson 9
Taveras 8
Votto 3
Phillips 4
Nix 7
Hernandez 2
Encarnacion 5
Hairston 6
Harang 1

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METS

Pagan 8
Castillo 4
Wright 5
Sheffield 7
Francoeur 9
Murphy 3
Schneider 2
Cora 6
Pelfrey 1

-JM
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July 11, 2009

Bruce injury

Reds RF Jay Bruce left Saturday night’s game in the first inning with a fractured right wrist suffered while diving for David Wright’s single to right field…he is returning to Cincinnati on Sunday, where he will be examined by Reds medical director Dr. Timothy Kremchek…a prognosis for his return will be made following that examination.

-JM
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July 11, 2009

Gamenotes 7-11-09 at NYM

Gamenotes 7-11-09 at NYM.pdf

REDS

Taveras 8
Bruce 9
Votto 3
Phillips 4
Hernandez 2
Encarnacion 5
Gomes 7
Hairston 6
Cueto 1

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METS

Pagan 8
Castillo 4
Wright 5
Sheffield 7
Francoeur 9
Murphy 3
Santos 2
Cora 6
Santana 1

-JM
http://redsintern.mlblogs.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/07/gamenotes207-11-0920at20nym1.pdf

July 11, 2009

Animal Rescue Foundation

Jonathan Hoffman of Manhattan, second from right, won an auction that helped raise money for Tony LaRussa’s Animal Rescue Foundation. Hoffman’s group is shown here with Reds general manager Walt Jocketty, second from left, and field manager Dusty Baker, third from right, before last night’s game against the Mets at new Citi Field.