Category: Dailies

Gamenotes 6-17-09 vs Atl

Gamenotes 6-17-09 vs Atl.pdf

TODAY’S TRANSACTIONS: RHP Mike Lincoln today went on the 15-day disabled list, retroactive to Saturday, with a bulging disc in his neck…his roster spot will be filled by RHP Josh Roenicke (#37), who was recalled from Class AAA Louisville. 

BRAVES

McLouth 8
Escobar 6
Jones 5
McCann 2
Anderson 7
Kotchman 3
Francoeur 9
Johnson 4
Vazquez 1

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REDS

Taveras 8
Gonzalez 6
Phillips 4
Nix 7
Hernandez 3
Bruce 9
Hairston 5
Hanigan 2
Owings 1

-JM
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My All-Star Ballot

Here is my All-Star Ballot, based on current statistics and personal feelings.  Feel free to comment below. 

American League
First Base: Youkilis, K., BOS
Second Base: Kinsler, I., TEX
Third Base: Young, M., TEX
Shortstop: Scutaro, M., TOR
Catcher: Mauer, J., MIN
Outfielder: Bay, J., BOS
Outfielder: Griffey J, K., SEA
Outfielder: Suzuki, I., SEA

National League
First Base: Votto, J., CIN
Second Base: Phillips, B., CIN
Third Base: Wright, D., NYM
Shortstop: Tejada, M., HOU
Catcher: McCann, B., ATL
Outfielder: Braun, R., MIL
Outfielder: Bruce, J., CIN
Outfielder: Ibañez, R., PHI

You can submit your ballot at http://mlb.com/.  VOTE TODAY!

-JM
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Gamenotes 6-14-09 at KC

Gamenotes 6-14-09 at KC.pdf

CORRECTION TO GAMENOTES: The Redlegs enter today’s game with a 31-30 record…their record hasn’t been an even .500 since they were 10-10 on 4/28…have been above .500 for 46 consecutive days since then.

REDS

Dickerson 8
Gonzalez 6
Phillips 4
Nix 7
Gomes DH
Bruce 9
Hernandez 3
Hanigan 2
Hairston 5

Cueto 1

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ROYALS

DeJesus 7
Bloomquist 9
Butler 3
Jacobs DH
Olivo 2
Callaspo 4
Teahen 5
Hernandez 6
Maier 8

Bannister 1

Presidential Pardon

Presidents.JPGPictured above is Reds director of media relations Rob Butcher with Presidents Lincoln, Roosevelt, Jefferson and Washington.  Even with Rob’s advice from his Flying Pig Marathon experience, Teddy still can’t win a race.

-JM

Reds select RHP Mike Leake with first pick in draft

Cincinnati Reds senior director of amateur scouting Chris Buckley today announced the selection of RHP Mike Leake (6-0, 180) from Arizona State University with their first pick (8th overall) of the 2009 First-Year Player Draft.

Leake2.jpgLeake, 21, is the first pitcher selected by the Reds in the first round since RHP Homer Bailey in 2004. He is the first collegiate pitcher selected by the Reds in the first round since RHP Ryan Wagner (2003). The Reds had selected a position player with their first pick in each of the previous four drafts: 1B Yonder Alonso (2008), C Devin Mesoraco (2007), OF Drew Stubbs (2006) and OF Jay Bruce (2005).
 
Leake was named 2008 PAC-10 Pitcher of the Year and is a finalist for the 2009 Golden Spikes Award after going 16-1 with a 1.36 ERA this season as a junior.  The righthander also has been named a semifinalist for the Pitcher of the Year Award presented by the College Baseball Foundation.  His 40 career wins at Arizona State are tied for the most in school history.  Leake is set to appear in the 2009 College World Series with the Sun Devils.

Buckley1.JPG“Mike is a very polished pitcher with a good delivery and lots of poise.  He is an impressive looking athlete who has a great deal of ability and an excellent command of four pitches.  We are excited to add this caliber of pitcher to our organization,” said Buckley.

Click below to hear Buckley address the media after the selection.

Chris Buckley MLB Draft 6-9-09.mp3

Follow Mike Leake’s blog here: http://draftprospect.mlblogs.com/.

-JM