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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.

Friday, April 10, 2015

Reds Starter, Cardinals Manager Were Batterymates



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Jason Marquis is making his Cincinnati Reds debut while trying to defeat an old friend.

Marquis and Cardinals' manager Mike Matheny were teammates with the St. Louis Cardinals in 2004. Matheny was the catcher on many of Marquis' 32 starts that season.

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"I remember he came from Atlanta in his second when he rescued his career the second time," Matheny said. "He was a power guy, who reluctantly bought into the sinker."

After spending part of three seasons, bouncing up and down between the Braves and the minor leagues, Marquis was involved in a trade to the Cardinals along with Adam Wainwright and Ray King for J.D. Drew and Eli Marrero.  The trade was engineered on the Cardinals side by current Reds' general manager, Walt Jocketty.

Marquis had his best season to date with Matheny behind the plate. He was 15-7 with a 3.71 ERA in his 32 starts.

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Posted by Gary Schatz at 7:37 PM

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