Here is a article I found on the new style helmets they use in the minors. They are apparently much safer than the style helmets that are currently used by most big leaguers.
http://sports.espn.go.com/mlb/news/story?id=4433534
Here is a article I found on the new style helmets they use in the minors. They are apparently much safer than the style helmets that are currently used by most big leaguers.
http://sports.espn.go.com/mlb/news/story?id=4433534
During my 18 years I came to bat almost 10,000 times. I struck out about 1,700 times and walked maybe 1,800 times. You figure a ballplayer will average about 500 at bats a season. That means I played seven years without ever hitting the ball. ~Mickey Mantle, 1970
From Jamie Ramsey:
http://ramsey.mlblogs.com/archives/2...yesterday.html
From Jamie Ramsey:
http://ramsey.mlblogs.com/archives/2...yesterday.html
From Jamie Ramsey:
http://ramsey.mlblogs.com/archives/2...yesterday.html
From the Cincinnati Enquirer:
Pitcher Johnny Cueto throws during a morning workout before Saturday's intrasquad game.
Jay Bruce signs an autograph for mother and son Janet Young and Ron Young of Findlay, Ohio, during Saturday morning's workout before the intrasquad game.
Lakota West grad Matt Klinker throws a pitch during the intrasquad game.
Reds pitcher Edinson Volquez (right) talks to Mario Soto during the intrasquad game.
Dave Sappelt (right) talks with Ken Griffey Sr. during Saturday's intrasquad game.
Dave Sappelt singles to right field.
More photos:
http://news.cincinnati.com/apps/pbcs...2270802&Ref=PH
Pics from yesterday's game via the Cincinnati Enquirer:
Reds second baseman Brandon Phillips (4), middle, gestures from a boxing stance that he's ready for the bell - in this case, the Cactus League opener against the Cleveland Indians at Goodyear Ball Park on Sunday, Feb. 27, 2011.
Reds third baseman Scott Rolen, right, walks to the dugout as most of his teammates lean over railing before the game.
First baseman Joey Votto (19) looks out from the dugout in the second inning.
Cincinnati's Dave Sappelt hits a home run in the eighth inning.
Cincinnati's Chris Valaika is congratulated in the dugout after hitting a home run in the eighth inning.
Cincinnati's Jeremy Hermida (26) is congratulated in the dugout after scoring in the eighth inning.
Reds pitcher Edinson Volquez throws batting practice. he couldn't pitch the game because of visa issues.
More pics:
http://news.cincinnati.com/apps/pbcs...ds-7-Indians-6
Here are some pics from Yahoo:
GOODYEAR, AZ - FEBRUARY 28: Aroldis Chapman(notes) #54 of the Cincinnati Reds delivers a pitch against the Cleveland Indians at Goodyear Ballpark on February 28, 2011 in Goodyear, Arizona. (Photo by Norm Hall/Getty Images)
GOODYEAR, AZ - FEBRUARY 28: Tucker Barnhart #83 of the Cincinnati Reds catches a warm up pitch against the Cleveland Indians at Goodyear Ballpark on February 28, 2011 in Goodyear, Arizona. (Photo by Norm Hall/Getty Images)
GOODYEAR, AZ - FEBRUARY 28: Danny Dorn #76 of the Cincinnati Reds catches a fly ball against the Cleveland Indians at Goodyear Ballpark on February 28, 2011 in Goodyear, Arizona. (Photo by Norm Hall/Getty Images)
GOODYEAR, AZ - FEBRUARY 28: Pitching Coach Bryan Price #38 of the Cincinnati Reds trys to settle down Aroldis Chapman(notes) #54 late in the game against the Cleveland Indians at Goodyear Ballpark on February 28, 2011 in Goodyear, Arizona. (Photo by Norm Hall/Getty Images)
GOODYEAR, AZ - FEBRUARY 28: Fred Lewis(notes) #15 of the Cincinnati Reds bare hands a ground ball against the Cleveland Indians at Goodyear Ballpark on February 28, 2011 in Goodyear, Arizona. (Photo by Norm Hall/Getty Images)
GOODYEAR, AZ - FEBRUARY 28: Ryan Hanigan(notes) #29 of the Cincinnati Reds runs to first base against the Cleveland Indians at Goodyear Ballpark on February 28, 2011 in Goodyear, Arizona. (Photo by Norm Hall/Getty Images)
http://sports.yahoo.com/mlb/teams/ci...eveland_in%3A1
From Jamie Ramsey:
http://ramsey.mlblogs.com/archives/2...m-tuesday.html
From Jamie Ramsey:
http://ramsey.mlblogs.com/archives/2...m-tuesday.html
From Jamie Ramsey:
http://ramsey.mlblogs.com/archives/2...m-tuesday.html
From the Cincinnati Enquirer:
Cincinnati Reds Yonder Alonso (23) is congratulated at home base by Jay Bruce (32) after Alonso hit a two-run homer that scored Alonso and Bruce in the fourth inning.
Lakota West grad and Cincinnati Reds relief pitcher Matt Klinker (81) throws against the Oakland Athletics in the seventh inning.
Cincinnati Reds great Joe Morgan looks on in the fourth inning.
Lakota West grad and Cincinnati Reds relief pitcher Matt Klinker (81) throws a pitch against the Oakland Athletics in the seventh inning.
More pics:
http://news.cincinnati.com/apps/pbcs...ds-7-Oakland-6
From Jamie Ramsey:
http://ramsey.mlblogs.com/archives/2...ars-later.html
From Jamie Ramsey:
http://ramsey.mlblogs.com/archives/2...ars-later.html
From Yahoo:
GOODYEAR, AZ - MARCH 02: Homer Bailey(notes) #34 of the Cincinnati Reds delivers a pitch during warm-ups prior to a game against the Chicago White Sox at Goodyear Ballpark on March 2, 2011 in Goodyear, Arizona. (Photo by Norm Hall/Getty Images)
GOODYEAR, AZ - MARCH 02: Chris Heisey(notes) #28 of the Cincinnati Reds catches a fly ball against the Chicago White Sox at Goodyear Ballpark on March 2, 2011 in Goodyear, Arizona. (Photo by Norm Hall/Getty Images)
GOODYEAR, AZ - MARCH 02: Fred Lewis(notes) #15 of the Cincinnati Reds dives back into first base against the Chicago White Sox at Goodyear Ballpark on March 2, 2011 in Goodyear, Arizona. (Photo by Norm Hall/Getty Images)
GOODYEAR, AZ - MARCH 02: Jeremy Hermida(notes) #26 of the Cincinnati Reds and teammates celebrate his home run against the Chicago White Sox at Goodyear Ballpark on March 2, 2011 in Goodyear, Arizona. (Photo by Norm Hall/Getty Images)
GOODYEAR, AZ - MARCH 02: Devin Mesoraco(notes) #65 of the Cincinnati Reds rounds third base and is high fived by third base coach Mark Berry #41 after hitting a home run against the Chicago White Sox at Goodyear Ballpark on March 2, 2011 in Goodyear, Arizona. (Photo by Norm Hall/Getty Images)
GOODYEAR, AZ - MARCH 02: Junior Arias #83 of the Cincinnati Reds makes a play on a ground ball against the Chicago White Sox at Goodyear Ballpark on March 2, 2011 in Goodyear, Arizona. (Photo by Norm Hall/Getty Images)
GOODYEAR, AZ - MARCH 02: Daryl Thompson(notes) #58 of the Cincinnati Reds delivers a pitch against the Chicago White Sox at Goodyear Ballpark on March 2, 2011 in Goodyear, Arizona. (Photo by Norm Hall/Getty Images)
http://sports.yahoo.com/mlb/teams/cin
Board Moderators may, at their discretion and judgment, delete and/or edit any messages that violate any of the following guidelines: 1. Explicit references to alleged illegal or unlawful acts. 2. Graphic sexual descriptions. 3. Racial or ethnic slurs. 4. Use of edgy language (including masked profanity). 5. Direct personal attacks, flames, fights, trolling, baiting, name-calling, general nuisance, excessive player criticism or anything along those lines. 6. Posting spam. 7. Each person may have only one user account. It is fine to be critical here - that's what this board is for. But let's not beat a subject or a player to death, please. |