Category: Dailies

Gamenotes 6-2-09 at StL

Gamenotes 6-2-09 at StL.pdf

RHP Edinson Volquez today went on the 15-day disabled list with tendinitis in his right elbow. He left last night’s game at St. Louis after the first inning with numbness in the pinky and ring fingers of his right hand. He was examined in Cincinnati today by Reds medical director Dr. Timothy Kremchek. Prior to last night’s game, Volquez was reinstated from the DL (back spasms) and made his first start since May 16. Volquez will be examined again in 7-10 days. He will not throw during that time. The Reds are expected to recall RHP Jared Burton from Class AAA Louisville. Burton was optioned to Louisville yesterday, when Volquez came off the DL.

REDS

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

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CARDINALS

Schumaker 4
Rasmus 8
Pujols 3
Ludwick 9
Ankiel 7
Molina 2
Thurston 5
Thompson 1
Ryan 6

Milwaukee, in pictures

I know that we would all like to forget the past weekend in Milwaukee, but here are a few memories and points of interest from my recent trip home to Dairyland.

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Recent winner of the Indy 500 Helio Castroneves threw out the ceremonial first pitch at Friday night’s game.  He was in town for a race at the historic Milwaukee Mile track.

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This is Brewers director of media relations Mike Vassallo hard at work in his office before Sunday’s game.  Before going to work for the Brewers, Mike served as assistant director of media relations for the Reds.  He was my boss when I was in Milwaukee and made the move to Cincinnati happen for me.  Also, you know that you’ve “made it” when your picture or bobblehead ends up on his desk or wall.

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AHarang.JPGRHP Carlos Fisher and RHP Aaron Harang found some Reds fans in the sellout crowds of Milwaukee and signed a few autographs.

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Reds Live host Jeff Piecoro is seen here breaking down your favorite ballpark food prior to Sunday’s game.

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Fox Sports Ohio’s Chris Welsh and George Grande are seen here carefully preparing for Sunday’s broadcast from my seat in the booth.

-JM

Gamenotes 6-1-09 at StL

TODAY’S TRANSACTIONS: Today the Reds reinstated from the 15-day disabled list RHP Edinson Volquez (back spasms) and optioned to Class AAA Louisville RHP Jared Burton.

Gamenotes 6-1-09 at StL.pdf

REDS

Dickerson 8
Rosales 5
Phillips 4
Bruce 9
Hernandez 3
Nix 7
Gonzalez 6
Hanigan 2
Volquez 1

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CARDINALS

Schumaker 4
Rasmus 8
Pujols 3
Duncan 7
Ankiel 9
LaRue 2
Thurston 5
Wellemeyer 1
Ryan 6

Gamenotes 5-30-09 at Mil

TODAY’S TRANSACTIONS: 1B Joey Votto today went on the 15-day disabled list with stress-related issues…his spot on the roster was filled by C/IF/OF Wilkin Castillo, who was recalled from Class AAA Louisville. Castillo is in his second stint with the Reds this season…he was on the roster Sunday and Monday but did not play in either game.

Gamenotes 5-30-09 at Mil.pdf

REDS

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

Taveras was scratched from tonight’s lineup with a sore right hamstring.

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BREWERS

Counsell 4
Hardy 6
Braun 7
Fielder 3
Cameron 8
Hart 9
Hall 5
Rivera 2
Bush 1

EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW: Zack Minasian

Today I sat down with Zack Minasian, Coordinator of Pro Scouting/Manager of Minor League Personnel with the Milwaukee Brewers.  He is a good friend of mine and even though he works for the enemy, he offers some great insight on his unique path to where he is.  He comments on how he got started, his journey and also provides some great tips for those looking to get involved in baseball.  Click below to hear his entire interview.

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Here is Zack hard at work during batting practice.

His entire interview:
Zack Minasian Interview 5-29-09.WMA

-JM

Gamenotes 5-26-09 vs Hou

TODAY’S TRANSACTIONS: Today the Reds reinstated from the 15-day disabled list RHP Nick Masset (strained left oblique muscle); optioned to Louisville C/IF/OF Wilkin Castillo; OF Darnell McDonald cleared waivers and accepted an outright assignment to Louisville.

Gamenotes 5-26-09 vs Hou.pdf

ASTROS

Bourn 8
Tejada 6
Berkman 3
Lee 7
Pence 9
Rodriguez 2
Keppinger 5
Maysonet 4
Oswalt 1

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REDS

Dickerson 8
Hairston 4
Votto 3
Hernandez 2
Bruce 9
Nix 7
Gonzalez 6
Rosales 5
Owings 1