Dusty Baker expects Jay Bruce to be ready by Tuesday. Baker likes to make sure that players are 100 percent before they get back in the lineup.
His patience has been tested this time. A month ago he had six outfielders. He didn't know how to find enough playing time for them to stay sharp. Then in succession, Laynce Nix, Jim Edmonds and Bruce went down with injuries.
That left Jonny Gomes, Drew Stubbs and Chris Heisey with no back ups aside from Yonder Alonso and Juan Francisco, who dabbled in the Louisville outfield. Miguel Cairo played rightfield on Saturday because Heisey was a little banged up.
Heisey was back in rightfield on Sunday.
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About Me
- Gary Schatz
- I am a freelance writer. I've covered the Cincinnati Reds, Bengals and others since 1992. I have a background in sales as well. I've sold consumer electronics, advertising and consumer package goods for companies ranging from the now defunct Circuit City to Procter&Gamble. I have worked as a stats operator for Xavier University, the University of Cincinnati, the College of Mount St. Joe and Colerain High School.
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