Dusty Baker is one of the best communicators in baseball but yesterday he did not want to deal with the press as usual before the Reds series finale against the Cleveland Indians.
After the game Edinson Volquez, after his worst start of the season, begged for more offense.
Those two events are so out of character, that one has to wonder what is going on.
John Fay of the Cincinnati Enquirer spotted Matt Maloney and Todd Frazier in the hotel lobby in Philadelphia. It appears that some moves will be made late this afternoon. Maloney saved the bullpen for the Reds after a couple short starts. Frazier has been hot after a slow start but leads the Bats with 11 home runs and 33 RBI while bumping his average to .293.
Daniel Ray Herrera was claimed off waivers, probably by Milwaukee. That clears a spot on the 40-man roster.
Dontrelle Willis and Miami University grad Chad Reineke have also been pitching very well in Louisville. Both of them have minor league contracts.
Frazier was playing thirdbase until Juan Francisco was sent back. Frazier was a shortstop at Rutgers University. He can play secondbase and the corner outfield positions. Baker told reporters this spring that Frazier plays left field pretty well. He started all over in spring training. He did not hit very well in Goodyear, however.
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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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