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Thank you for making Reds Internal Affairs the 16th most read ProBlog in the MLBlogs network.  Thanks to you, Reds Internal Affairs has been steadily climbing the “Latest Leaders” charts on MLB’s blog: http://mlblogs.mlblogs.com/.

Again, I appreciate your hits.  I’m glad I can provide you with useful and interesting information about the Reds.  Comments are always welcome…tell me what you want to read about and I’ll do my best to bring it to you!

-JM

Hot Dog Salad

If you’ve ever wondered what a Hall of Fame broadcaster eats before going on the air, look no further…

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The World Famous Marty Brennaman Hot Dog Salad.

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“I like ruffage and I like hot dogs,” said Brennaman from the press box dining room.  “Some people put ham, turkey or chicken in their salads.  I enjoy hot dogs.”

-JM

Brandon Phillips Field dedicated

Brandon Phillips Field, located at Clark Montessori School at 5425 Winton Ridge Lane in Cincinnati, was dedicated this afternoon…the club’s Gold Glove second baseman threw out the ceremonial first pitch before a game involving teams from the Reds Community Fund’s RBI program…Phillips contributed $32,500 to the project, including $7,500 he received as the team’s 2008 Roberto Clemente Award winner…the Reds Community Fund donated an additional $20,000 to the development of the project as part of its field renovation program and new partnership with Cincinnati Public Schools…also attending this afternoon’s ceremony were Brandon’s parents, James and Lue, and his sister, Porsha.

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Today’s ceremonies drew quite a crowd.

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Brandon speaks to the crowd during the dedication ceremony of Brandon Phillips Field.

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Players are lined up on the baselines watching the dedication ceremony.

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The official ribbon cutting ceremony.

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Brandon follows through on his ceremonial first pitch.

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Brandon gives advice to one of the teams at today’s dedication ceremony.

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Brandon Phillips is interviewed by local TV stations following today’s dedication.

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Overhead view of Brandon Phillips Field.

Thanks to Rob Butcher, director of media relations, for the photos.

-JM

The Coveted Ohio Cup

DunnRobOhioCup.JPGPictured are Reds director of media relations Rob Butcher, left, and former Reds outfielder Adam Dunn, winner of the Ohio Lottery Most Outstanding Player award from last year’s Ohio Cup series between the Reds and Indians. Tonight the Reds and Indians kick off the 13th season of interleague games. The Reds won the 2008 season series vs the Indians and along with it the coveted Ohio Cup trophy, presented by The Ohio Lottery. The Reds went 5-1 vs Cle last season, including a 3-game sweep at Great American Ball Park in May and a 2-1 series victory in June at Progressive Field. Dunn received the series’ Ohio MOP award after hitting .300 (6-20) and leading all players with 5hr and 10rbi.

-JM

Votto update

MEDICAL UPDATE: 1B Joey Votto has been diagnosed with an inner ear infection, secondary to the upper respiratory infection (flu) he had last week…all other test results were normal…the Reds expect him to return to the field in the next few days…since 5/7, Votto has missed 8 starts with the flu or dizziness and twice more left games early.

-JM