Brandon Phillips was happy to the point of tears this afternoon, having signed a contract giving him security for the next six years but he will have to wait to live up to it.
Phillips left hamstring cramped on him as he scored from first base on a throwing error Monday night.
He begged Dusty Baker to put him back in the lineup tonight. Baker won't do it.
"You like the attitude," Baker said "You mind says one thing, your body says something else. That is one thing that you're fearful of with the change of weather. It will take a few days to heal. He (Phillips) may not like it but I know some things about injuries." Baker was through his share during his playing career. He also had a trip canceled this winter when his knee locked up on him, requiring surgery.
"It is something that you don't want bothering him all year. This is no time for heroes. If it was August it might be different but its April. He will be running a lot being at the top of the lineup with Joey (Votto) and Scotty (Scott Rolen) hitting behind him. The only thing I might be able to do is drop him down in the order but as acrobatic as he likes to be, three or four days will be better for him."
Willie Harris started at second base and is the leadoff hitter against Kyle Lohse and the St. Louis Cardinals.
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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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