Reds Archive (Spring Training '09)

Reds Vital Signs

By Justin Inaz
Location: Ed Smith Stadium - Sarasota, FLA
Pitchers and Catchers Report: Feb. 13th
First Game: Feb. 25th
Schedule

Projected Opening Day Lineup

1. Willy Taveras (CF)
2. Jerry Hairston/Chris Dickerson (LF)
3. Brandon Phillips (2B)
4. Joey Votto (1B)
5. Jay Bruce (RF)
6. Edwin Encarnacion (3B)
7. Ramon Hernandez (C)
8. Alex Gonzalez (SS)

Projected Rotation
1. Edinson Volquez
2. Aaron Harang
3. Bronson Arroyo
4. Johnny Cueto
5. Daryl Thompson/Homer Bailey/Micah Owings/Ramon Ramirez/Matt Maloney

Projected Bullpen

Spare Parts: Mike Lincoln, Nick Masset, Josh Roenicke
Late Innings: David Weathers/Jared Burton/Arthur Rhodes/Bill Bray
Closer: Francisco Cordero

Click here for a breakdown of the key Spring Training battles.

Spring Training Photos

• Reds In The Outfield
• The San Fran Brain Trust
• Eric Gagne, MIL
• Johan Santana, NYM
• Juan Gonzalez, Cardinals
• Jeff Gray, Oakland A's
• Carlos Gonzalez
• Ken Griffey Jr. vs. Phil Hughes
• Alex Rodriguez, Jogging
• Ed Smith Stadium - Sarasota, FL

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Reds News, Features and Photos

Astros Trade For Reds' Keppinger

Houston acquired infielder Jeff Keppinger from Cincinnati for a player to be named later or cash considerations. Keppinger will share time at third with Geoff Blum, and fill in at second and shortstop.

MLB.com

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[ April 1, 2009 at 10:47 AM ] [ Leave a Comment ] [ Full Story ] [ Filed under: Astros | Reds | News | Trades ]
[ Tagged: Jeff Keppinger, Spring Training 09, Trades ]

Flu Bug Bites Reds' Phillips

Cincinnati second baseman Brandon Phillips will miss his second consecutive game Sunday because of flu-like symptoms. Phillips was scratched from Saturday's game against the Pittsburgh Pirates.

MLBlogs.com

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[ March 22, 2009 at 10:53 AM ] [ Leave a Comment ] [ Full Story ] [ Filed under: News | Reds ]
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Reds' Encarnacion Out With Sore Wrist

Cincinnati third baseman Edwin Encarnacion sat out Monday's game with a sore left wrist. Encarnacion missed five games last season with a similar injury.

Cincinnati Enquirer

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[ March 10, 2009 at 11:04 AM ] [ Leave a Comment ] [ Full Story ] [ Filed under: News | Reds ]
[ Tagged: Edwin Encarnacion, Injuries, Spring Training 09 ]

X-Rays on Cordero's Ankle Negative

X-rays on Cincinnati Reds closer Francisco Cordero's right ankle came back negative Sunday morning. Cordero has experienced some stiffness on his surgically repaired ankle and has not pitched well so far this spring.

MLBlogs.com

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[ March 8, 2009 at 7:36 PM ] [ Leave a Comment ] [ Full Story ] [ Filed under: News | Reds ]
[ Tagged: Francisco Cordero, Injuries, Spring Training 09 ]

Reds Could Ride Arms To A Winning Record

Baseball fans that don't follow the Cincinnati Reds very close may be in for a surprise this year. Not just because they have an outside shot at being a winning team for the first time in nearly a decade, but because of how they are likely to achieve that success if it happens. After spending most of the new millennium trying to win with just their bats, the Reds are finally set up with a starting rotation that could turn some heads throughout baseball.
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[ March 4, 2009 at 2:08 PM ] [ Leave a Comment ] [ Full Story ] [ Filed under: Features | Reds ]
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