--Non-roster OF Jonny Gomes, reassigned to Class AAA Louisville in perhaps the most surprising of the Reds' last moves on Sunday, accepted the assignment on Wednesday. Gomes was expected to make the team based on his major league experience and a solid spring performance, which included 12 RBIs -- tied for second on the team -- and a team-leading four home runs.
--Manager Dusty Baker, in his third managerial job, entered the season 34th on the all-time wins list at 1,236, three behind Bill Rigney for 33rd. --2B Brandon Phillips received his first Gold Glove award before Monday's opener and said, "It is the highlight of my career, even better than my 30/30 year because a lot of great players never won a Gold Glove, and defense is going to be where we excel this year."
--SS Paul Janish, a defensive specialist, was kept over INF/OF Adam Rosales, a better hitter with more power, because the club was concerned about the health of SS Alex Gonzalez. Janish provides for insurance with the glove.
BY THE NUMBERS: 3 -- Reds regulars who hit .300 or better this spring (LF Chris Dickerson, .323; 1B Joey Votto, .314; RF Jay Bruce, .300).
QUOTE TO NOTE: "This is a tough day when you make the final cuts, probably the toughest day of the year for me." -- Manager Dusty Baker, on April 5.
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