Wednesday 2/25/09 Spring Training opener at Rays

[lollipopcurve]

It's evident that this team is still too reliant on the home run.

[_Sir_Charles_]

I also read that Skeeter Barnes is the baserunning coach for the Rays too (I think it was Hal's blog). Sure are seeing a lot of names from the past these past couple of weeks.

[Spring~Fields]

Very nice game outcome and very enjoyable reading the game thread comments.

[Tom Servo]

Three simple words: Fultz Metal Jacket

[hebroncougar]

How was Bailey's velocity?

[HumnHilghtFreel]

Oh man I am happy to have just read through a gamethread.

[camisadelgolf]

Chris Denove? Who?

He was drafted during the O'Brien days. He has missed a lot of time over the past couple seasons with injury. He's just mid-minors organizational filler, but then again, the same was said about Ryan Hanigan at one point. Denove has great OBP skills, but unfortunately, his power falls way short.

[lollipopcurve]

Denove has great OBP skills, but unfortunately, his power falls way short

He's got a good rep as a defender.

[durl]

It's evident that this team is still too reliant on the home run.

True for this game, but it's only the first of Spring Training. There was a potential run from of a single but Votto was thrown out at the plate.

I'll take runs/wins any way I can get them but I would like to see the Reds score more often without homers.

[BRM]

Rosales!

I met him at Redsfest. He's a super nice guy. I'd love to see him make the roster but that's probably not going to happen since they already have Kepp, Gonzo, and Hairston. He's going to be a solid major leaguer with his versatility and bat.

I think he's got a shot at making the OD roster if Gonzalez starts the year on the DL (likely).

[_Sir_Charles_]

He was drafted during the O'Brien days. He has missed a lot of time over the past couple seasons with injury. He's just mid-minors organizational filler, but then again, the same was said about Ryan Hanigan at one point. Denove has great OBP skills, but unfortunately, his power falls way short.

Thanks, I'd never heard of the kid. Once I figured out he was a catcher, the camp invite made more sence.