Any September call-ups, when rosters can be expanded from 25 to 40, will be delayed because Class AAA Louisville is in the International League playoffs and manager Dusty Baker said, "That's a good delay for them, playing for something."
The call-up candidates on the 40-man roster when they are made: right-hander Homer Bailey, right-hander Todd Coffey and shortstop Paul Janish -- and not much else because, as Baker said, "Most are already here." Baker, though, believes call-ups should be a reward for those who have done well, whether on the roster or not, and singled out left-handed pitcher Adam Pettyjohn.
"He is one guy nobody has talked about -- he's a crafty lefty and he is 14-5," said Baker. "He won 15 last year (Actually, 16 at Class AAA Nashville and Class AA Huntsville). I don't buy that about guys not having enough fastball. It's if they know how to win."
ROCKIES 4, REDS 3 (12 innings): RHP Johnny Cueto left Sunday's game in Colorado after three innings with stiffness and soreness under the elbow and was sent back to Cincinnati for examination. RHP David Weathers gave up an unearned run in the ninth inning that tied the game, blowing a save for RHP Nick Massek, then RHP Mike Lincoln gave up a walk-off game-ending home run to utility INF Omar Quintanilla.
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