--RHP Homer Bailey, awaiting a call-up from Class AAA Louisville back to the Reds, made a statement last week. He was the International League Player of the Week after going 2-0 in two starts with a 2.92 ERA and 18 strikeouts in 12 1/3 innings.
--LF Chris Dickerson has had a rough time defensively and his average is below .200, so manager Dusty Baker kept him out of the starting lineup. Dickerson struck out as a pinch hitter, the 11th time he's fanned in his last 15 at-bats. BY THE NUMBERS: 20 -- Consecutive saves recorded by RHP Francisco Cordero, through April 26. The streak included his last 14 chances in 2008.
QUOTE TO NOTE: "What we have so far is a six-inning game -- if we can get a lead after six innings, we have been able to close it off with Arthur Rhodes, David Weathers and (Francisco) Cordero." -- Pitching coach Dick Pole.
