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Gallen5862 · 04-14-2006, 05:13 PM

http://cincinnati.reds.mlb.com/NASAp...4/c1400106.jsp
Reds promote outfielder Quinton McCracken
04/14/2006 4:58 PM ET
Cincinnati Reds Media Relations

CINCINNATI -- The Cincinnati Reds today purchased the contract of OF Quinton McCracken and designated for assignment IF Andy Abad.
McCracken is expected to be in uniform number 30 for tonight's game in St. Louis.

McCracken, 35, on Valentine's Day was signed to a minor league contract with an invitation to Major League spring training camp. He began the minor league season at Class A Sarasota, where he went 8-for-16 (.500) with 3 runs scored and a triple.

In spring training for the Reds McCracken hit safely in 13 of his 17 appearances (16-45, .356, 4rbi). His complete bio is on the following pages of this release.

Abad, 33, this season made all 5 appearances for the Reds as a pinch hitter (0-3, 2bb). He was the only non-roster invitee to make the Opening Day roster. In spring training he hit .319 and led the club with 28 appearances.

This story was not subject to the approval of Major League Baseball or its clubs.

http://frontier.cincinnati.com/blogs...s.asp#comments
A slew of transactions

ST. LOUIS -- Lots of moves today on the Louisville side:

Jacob Cruz and Frank Menechino have been released

William Bergolla (high groin strain) and Ray Olmedo (strained right elbow) have been activated from Louisville's DL

Terrence Long has been transferred from Billings to Louisville

Left-hander Mike Venafro has signed and will report to Louisville

Right-hander Tom Shearn and catcher John Castellano have been assigned to Billings

savafan · 04-14-2006, 05:15 PM

Why the need for McCracken?

Red Leader · 04-14-2006, 05:17 PM

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Originally Posted by savafan

Why the need for McCracken?

1) He's a veteran.
2) He knows how to win.
3) He plays the game the right way.

and most of all:

4) He's scrappy.

Spitball · 04-14-2006, 05:58 PM

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Originally Posted by savafan

Why the need for McCracken?

Is anyone else wondering about the severity of Griffey's injury?

redsfan30 · 04-14-2006, 06:02 PM

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Originally Posted by Spitball

Is anyone else wondering about the severity of Griffey's injury?

He's not in the starting lineup tonight, but I seriously doubt this move has anything to do with Junior. It's been talked about for almost two weeks that McCraken was almost ready to rejoin the team.

Chris Denorfia would get the callup if they were more worried about Junior than they're letting on.

reds44 · 04-14-2006, 06:05 PM

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Originally Posted by savafan

Why the need for McCracken?

What was the need for Abad? I'll take McCracken over him any day.

flyer85 · 04-14-2006, 06:12 PM

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Originally Posted by reds44

What was the need for Abad? I'll take McCracken over him any day.

what about the logical 4th OF of Denorfia?(who should not have been sent down). Then Freel could play 2B and Womack could grab some bench. Then again a smart GM would release him.

reds44 · 04-14-2006, 06:14 PM

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Originally Posted by flyer85

what about the logical 4th OF of Denorfia?(who should not have been sent down). Then Freel could play 2B and Womack could grab some bench. Then again a smart GM would release him.

He won't get consistent at bats in MLB, but he will in AAA.

If it comes to a point where we need an outfielder to play everyday, Deno will befroe McCracken.

flyer85 · 04-14-2006, 06:18 PM

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Originally Posted by reds44

He won't get consistent at bats in MLB, but he will in AAA.

with the health track records of Kearns and Jr, Denorfia would likely get plenty of bats and he would get even more if the current stupidity revolving around 2B wasn't there. The kid is ready for the majors, playing down in AAA is proving nothing when he can really help the major league team.

Gallen5862 · 04-14-2006, 05:17 PM

I like the move of Mccraken being added to the active roster to add another outfielder and lose one middle infielder. I hope abad clears waivers. It is somewhat surprizing that Cruz and Menechino got cut. I am glad to see Bergolla and Olmedo are healthy. Who is Left Hander Mike Venafro? I wonder if Abad and Kata will be packaged in a trade? Kata has to be traded or put on waivers pretty soon.

flyer85 · 04-14-2006, 05:23 PM

now we're a playoff contender

TRF · 04-14-2006, 05:24 PM

Venafro: RP with Texas, Oakland, TB, and the Dodgers.

yawn.

smith288 · 04-14-2006, 05:26 PM

Bumbed about Cruz just on a personal level. He is a good guy. Hope he lands somewhere.

westofyou · 04-14-2006, 05:28 PM

446 starts in CF in his career, that's why the need for McCracken, at least over Abad.

Especially with a balky knee on Junior.

The OF defense is instantly better if he's used to correctly, which of course will be the debate everytime his name comes up from now on.

registerthis · 04-14-2006, 05:31 PM

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Originally Posted by westofyou

446 starts in CF in his career, that's why the need for McCracken, at least over Abad.

Especially with a balky knee on Junior.

The OF defense is instantly better if he's used to correctly, which of course will be the debate everytime his name comes up from now on.

Agreed. I can see his role on this team. Sparingly.

04-14-2006, 05:13 PM	#1
Gallen5862 Moderator Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Wilmington,NC Posts: 5,323	Reds promote outfielder Quinton McCrackenand other Reds moves. http://cincinnati.reds.mlb.com/NASAp...4/c1400106.jsp Reds promote outfielder Quinton McCracken 04/14/2006 4:58 PM ET Cincinnati Reds Media Relations CINCINNATI -- The Cincinnati Reds today purchased the contract of OF Quinton McCracken and designated for assignment IF Andy Abad. McCracken is expected to be in uniform number 30 for tonight's game in St. Louis. McCracken, 35, on Valentine's Day was signed to a minor league contract with an invitation to Major League spring training camp. He began the minor league season at Class A Sarasota, where he went 8-for-16 (.500) with 3 runs scored and a triple. In spring training for the Reds McCracken hit safely in 13 of his 17 appearances (16-45, .356, 4rbi). His complete bio is on the following pages of this release. Abad, 33, this season made all 5 appearances for the Reds as a pinch hitter (0-3, 2bb). He was the only non-roster invitee to make the Opening Day roster. In spring training he hit .319 and led the club with 28 appearances. This story was not subject to the approval of Major League Baseball or its clubs. http://frontier.cincinnati.com/blogs...s.asp#comments A slew of transactions ST. LOUIS -- Lots of moves today on the Louisville side: Jacob Cruz and Frank Menechino have been released William Bergolla (high groin strain) and Ray Olmedo (strained right elbow) have been activated from Louisville's DL Terrence Long has been transferred from Billings to Louisville Left-hander Mike Venafro has signed and will report to Louisville Right-hander Tom Shearn and catcher John Castellano have been assigned to Billings

04-14-2006, 05:15 PM	#2
savafan Maple SERP Join Date: Jun 2000 Location: Cincinnati, Ohio Posts: 17,485	Re: Reds promote outfielder Quinton McCrackenand other Reds moves. Why the need for McCracken? __________________ This is the Cal Ripkin Jr. of typos. If you ask me to join your fantasy baseball league and I select Legolas in the first round, don't be angry at me. It's not my fault I've read up on the players and you haven't.

04-14-2006, 05:17 PM	#10
Gallen5862 Moderator Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Wilmington,NC Posts: 5,323	Re: Reds promote outfielder Quinton McCrackenand other Reds moves. I like the move of Mccraken being added to the active roster to add another outfielder and lose one middle infielder. I hope abad clears waivers. It is somewhat surprizing that Cruz and Menechino got cut. I am glad to see Bergolla and Olmedo are healthy. Who is Left Hander Mike Venafro? I wonder if Abad and Kata will be packaged in a trade? Kata has to be traded or put on waivers pretty soon.

04-14-2006, 05:23 PM	#11
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04-14-2006, 05:24 PM	#12
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04-14-2006, 05:26 PM	#13
smith288 Member Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: New Albany, OH Posts: 7,196	Re: Reds promote outfielder Quinton McCrackenand other Reds moves. Bumbed about Cruz just on a personal level. He is a good guy. Hope he lands somewhere. __________________ Did you like that?

04-14-2006, 05:28 PM	#14
westofyou breath Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: PDX Posts: 39,322	Re: Reds promote outfielder Quinton McCrackenand other Reds moves. 446 starts in CF in his career, that's why the need for McCracken, at least over Abad. Especially with a balky knee on Junior. The OF defense is instantly better if he's used to correctly, which of course will be the debate everytime his name comes up from now on.

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