--RHP Mike Lincoln celebrated a birthday Friday. He turned 34.
--During a pre-game meeting Friday, players and coaches received information on how to make tax-deductible contributions to the Baseball Assistance Team (BAT) to help pay the substantial medical expenses of Reds minor-league pitcher Pedro Viola's mother, who faces a series of expensive operations. --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.
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.
