<?xml version="1.0" encoding="iso-8859-1"?><rss version="2.0"><channel><title>Redsground News</title><link>http://www.redsground.com</link><description>Cincinnati Reds Fans Website</description><item><title><![CDATA[Reds-Padres Preview 2009-05-17]]></title><link>http://www.redsground.com/news/reds-padres-preview-2537.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 17 May 2009 07:55:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Jake Peavy has suffered five straight losing decisions just once during his stellar career with the San Diego Padres. He's never lost one, however, against the Cincinnati Reds.Looking for his first victory in a month, the Padres' ace tries to help his tea]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Padres 6, Reds 5(16)]]></title><link>http://www.redsground.com/news/padres-6-reds-5-16-.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 17 May 2009 07:55:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Nick Hundley usually isn't one to showboat, but he couldn't help himself.The Padres' catcher homered with two outs in the 16th inning to give San Diego a 6-5 win Saturday night over the Cincinnati Reds in the longest game in the majors this season.Hundley]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Hundley's HR in 16th lifts Padres over Reds]]></title><link>http://www.redsground.com/news/hundley-s-hr-in-16th-lifts-padres-over-reds.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 17 May 2009 07:55:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Nick Hundley homered with two outs in the 16th inning to give the San Diego Padres a 6-5 win Saturday night over the Cincinnati Reds in the longest game in the majors this season.Hundley sent an 0-1 pitch from Micah Owings (3-4) into the left-field seats ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Reds RHP Volquez leaves game with injury]]></title><link>http://www.redsground.com/news/reds-rhp-volquez-leaves-game-with-injury.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 17 May 2009 07:55:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Cincinnati Reds pitcher Edinson Volquez left Saturday night's game against the San Diego Padres with mild back spasms with two outs in the sixth inning.Volquez delivered a pitch to Nick Hundley, then went behind the mound and appeared to be trying to stre]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Reds RHP Volquez leaves game with injury 2009-05-17]]></title><link>http://www.redsground.com/news/reds-rhp-volquez-leaves-game-with-injury-2541.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 17 May 2009 07:55:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Cincinnati Reds pitcher Edinson Volquez left Saturday night's game against the San Diego Padres with an apparent injury with two outs in the sixth inning.Volquez delivered a pitch to Nick Hundley, then went behind the mound and appeared to be trying to st]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cincinnati Reds Inside Pitch 2009-05-16]]></title><link>http://www.redsground.com/news/cincinnati-reds-inside-pitch-2542.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 17 May 2009 07:55:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[As expected, shortstop Alex Gonzalez was back in the lineup Friday, his first appearance since pulling a muscle in his left side May 4. To make room, manager Dusty Baker did some lineup shuffling and said, "We have to get Gonzalez going sometime ... he is]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cincinnati Reds Notes, Quotes 2009-05-16]]></title><link>http://www.redsground.com/news/cincinnati-reds-notes-quotes-2543.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 17 May 2009 07:55:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--2B Brandon Phillips watched on TV as the 30-game hitting streak of Washington's Ryan Zimmerman ended and said, "Somebody is going to beat Joe DiMaggio's record (56 straight games with a hit)." Phillips then doubled home two runs in the third inning Wedn]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cincinnati Reds Roster Report 2009-05-16]]></title><link>http://www.redsground.com/news/cincinnati-reds-roster-report-2544.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 17 May 2009 07:55:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--RHP Edinson Volquez (4-2, 4.40) makes only his second career start against the Padres Saturday. He is 0-0 with a 1.17 ERA for two appearances against the Padres, one start and one relief appearance and in that start last year in Petco he held the Padres]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cincinnati Reds Inside Pitch 2009-05-16]]></title><link>http://www.redsground.com/news/cincinnati-reds-inside-pitch-2528.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 16 May 2009 07:58:27 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[As expected, shortstop Alex Gonzalez was back in the lineup Friday, his first appearance since pulling a muscle in his left side May 4. To make room, manager Dusty Baker did some lineup shuffling and said, "We have to get Gonzalez going sometime ... he is]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cincinnati Reds Notes, Quotes 2009-05-16]]></title><link>http://www.redsground.com/news/cincinnati-reds-notes-quotes-2529.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 16 May 2009 07:58:27 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--2B Brandon Phillips watched on TV as the 30-game hitting streak of Washington's Ryan Zimmerman ended and said, "Somebody is going to beat Joe DiMaggio's record (56 straight games with a hit)." Phillips then doubled home two runs in the third inning Wedn]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cincinnati Reds Roster Report 2009-05-16]]></title><link>http://www.redsground.com/news/cincinnati-reds-roster-report-2530.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 16 May 2009 07:58:27 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--RHP Edinson Volquez (4-2, 4.40) makes only his second career start against the Padres Saturday. He is 0-0 with a 1.17 ERA for two appearances against the Padres, one start and one relief appearance and in that start last year in Petco he held the Padres]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Wedge & Associates]]></title><link>http://www.redsground.com/news/wedge-associates.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 16 May 2009 07:58:27 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[I don't blame Eric Wedge for everything that is wrong with theIndians. I don't even blame theIndians' manager for much of what is wrong with the team that took the field Thursday night against Tampa Bay with a 13-22 record, worst in the American League.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Reds-Padres Preview 2009-05-16]]></title><link>http://www.redsground.com/news/reds-padres-preview-2532.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 16 May 2009 07:58:27 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Little has gone right for the San Diego Padres over the last month. Adrian Gonzalez, however, is not to blame for the team's poor showing.The slugging first baseman has a chance to tie the club record for consecutive games with a home run Saturday night w]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Padres top Reds to end 6-game losing streak]]></title><link>http://www.redsground.com/news/padres-top-reds-to-end-6-game-losing-streak.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 16 May 2009 07:58:27 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Mired in a long slump, the San Diego Padres reverted to the winning formula that worked so well for them early in the season.Behind the bat of major league home run leader Adrian Gonzalez, timely hitting and a solid outing from Kevin Correia, the Padres e]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[It's no desert oasis just yet ]]></title><link>http://www.redsground.com/news/it-s-no-desert-oasis-just-yet-.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 16 May 2009 07:58:27 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[GOODYEAR, Ariz. - When project coordinator Ted Stately handed me the bright pink hard hat, I almost said, "White or good night."]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Reds looking good going to San Diego ]]></title><link>http://www.redsground.com/news/reds-looking-good-going-to-san-diego-.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 16 May 2009 07:58:27 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[SAN DIEGO - The last timeCincinnatiReds fans had an opportunity to be this giddy was 2006 - 36-24, first place.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Reds-Padres Preview 2009-05-15]]></title><link>http://www.redsground.com/news/reds-padres-preview-2536.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 16 May 2009 07:58:27 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[It remains to be seen if anyone can slow down the upstart Cincinnati Reds, but there's no doubt that the San Diego Padres are one of the least likely candidates.After a winless road trip, the woeful Padres will try to avoid a seventh straight defeat Frida]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cincinnati Reds Notes, Quotes 2009-05-15]]></title><link>http://www.redsground.com/news/cincinnati-reds-notes-quotes-2519.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 15 May 2009 07:55:10 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--RHP Aaron Harang, who pitched four innings of relief last year during an 18-inning game at San Diego, then took his regular turn in the rotation two days later, faces the Padres on Friday. He is 3-2 with a 3.10 ERA in eight career appearances (seven sta]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cincinnati Reds Roster Report 2009-05-15]]></title><link>http://www.redsground.com/news/cincinnati-reds-roster-report-2520.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 15 May 2009 07:55:10 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--RF Jay Bruce was 1-for-12 with a single during a three-game sweep of the Diamondbacks, but he still leads the club with 10 homers. Before that series he had hit safely in 12 of 13 games, although he hit only .241 in the 13-game stretch. --1B Joey Votto ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cincinnati Reds Inside Pitch 2009-05-15]]></title><link>http://www.redsground.com/news/cincinnati-reds-inside-pitch-2521.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 15 May 2009 07:55:10 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Reds have won six of seven without him, but shortstop Alex Gonzalez will return to the lineup Friday when the team opens a three-game series at San Diego. In Gonzalez's absence, Jerry Hairston filled in splendidly. Hairston is on a nine-game hitting s]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Reds-Padres Preview 2009-05-15]]></title><link>http://www.redsground.com/news/reds-padres-preview-2522.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 15 May 2009 07:55:10 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[It remains to be seen if anyone can slow down the upstart Cincinnati Reds, but there's no doubt that the San Diego Padres are one of the least likely candidates.After a winless road trip, the woeful Padres will try to avoid a seventh straight defeat Frida]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[ 2009-05-15]]></title><link>http://www.redsground.com/news/-2523.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 15 May 2009 07:55:10 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[??? How they scored]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Bruce shows his age in recent meeting ]]></title><link>http://www.redsground.com/news/bruce-shows-his-age-in-recent-meeting-.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 15 May 2009 07:55:10 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[PHOENIX - When one watches Jay Bruce and his accomplished, stylish Baseball demeanor, it is easy to forget he is only 22 years old, and when asked that very question, Bruce smiled and said, "Yeah, sometimes they do."]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Still a little woozy, Votto not in lineup ]]></title><link>http://www.redsground.com/news/still-a-little-woozy-votto-not-in-lineup-.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 15 May 2009 07:55:10 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[PHOENIX - Joey Votto was woozy and he was dizzy as he stood at first base, a condition he called, "Really, really odd and scary."]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Bullpen goes back to drawing board ]]></title><link>http://www.redsground.com/news/bullpen-goes-back-to-drawing-board-.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 15 May 2009 07:55:10 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Manny Acta said Tuesday night and early Wednesday that he was "going back to square one" with his beleaguered bullpen, which meant the return of Joel Hanrahan as closer.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Reds sweep Diamondbacks 2009-05-14]]></title><link>http://www.redsground.com/news/reds-sweep-diamondbacks-2527.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 15 May 2009 07:55:10 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Nobody has won more on the road than Cincinnati. No one has lost more at home than Arizona.So the Reds' trip to the desert was true to form - a three-game sweep for Cincinnati.Brandon Phillips drove in four runs and the Reds finished off the series Wednes]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cincinnati Reds Roster Report 2009-05-14]]></title><link>http://www.redsground.com/news/cincinnati-reds-roster-report-2510.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 14 May 2009 07:55:11 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--C Ramon Hernandez made his fifth start at first base Wednesday, replacing Joey Votto, who left Tuesday's game with dizziness. The Reds are 4-1 with Hernandez at first base. --C Ryan Hanigan started his 11th game Wednesday, and the Reds are 8-3 with him ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cincinnati Reds Inside Pitch 2009-05-14]]></title><link>http://www.redsground.com/news/cincinnati-reds-inside-pitch-2511.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 14 May 2009 07:55:11 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[First baseman Joey Votto was not in the lineup for Wednesday's series finale against the Arizona Diamondbacks after he left Tuesday's game with dizziness. He said he still felt odd and did not wish to have a recurrence of what happened Tuesday, when he ex]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cincinnati Reds Notes, Quotes 2009-05-14]]></title><link>http://www.redsground.com/news/cincinnati-reds-notes-quotes-2512.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 14 May 2009 07:55:11 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--CF Willy Taveras beat out an infield hit in the third inning to extend his hitting streak to 14 games. It's the longest batting streak by a Reds player this year. --2B Brandon Phillips watched on TV as the 30-game hitting streak of Washington's Ryan Zim]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Reds sweep Diamondbacks]]></title><link>http://www.redsground.com/news/reds-sweep-diamondbacks.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 14 May 2009 07:55:11 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Nobody has won more on the road than Cincinnati. No one has lost more at home than Arizona.So the Reds' trip to the desert was true to form - a three-game sweep for Cincinnati.Brandon Phillips drove in four runs and the Reds finished off the series Wednes]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Hairston: Goal is to make playoffs ]]></title><link>http://www.redsground.com/news/hairston-goal-is-to-make-playoffs-.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 14 May 2009 07:55:11 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[PHOENIX - Jerry Hairston Jr. doesn't want to be Ernie Banks in only one respect.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Baker wants better play within division ]]></title><link>http://www.redsground.com/news/baker-wants-better-play-within-division-.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 14 May 2009 07:55:11 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[CINCINNATI - One of the many things that were broken last season and thatReds manager Dusty Baker wanted fixed for this year was the team's record against fellow members of the National League Central.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Blowout loss triggers memory for Benzinger ]]></title><link>http://www.redsground.com/news/blowout-loss-triggers-memory-for-benzinger-.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 14 May 2009 07:55:11 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[DAYTON - Certainly Dragons manager Todd Benzinger played long enough to be a part of a game like he witnessed Sunday, May 10, at Fifth Third Field.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Don't worry]]></title><link>http://www.redsground.com/news/don-t-worry.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 14 May 2009 07:55:11 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Hal McCoy, the hall-of-fame Baseball writer for the Dayton Daily News, knows a thing or two about America's pastime. If you want to tap into that knowledge, send an e-mail to hmccoy@daytondailynews.com For more Ask Hal, log on to DaytonDailyNews.com/Reds.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Loss frustrates Cincy]]></title><link>http://www.redsground.com/news/loss-frustrates-cincy.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 14 May 2009 07:55:11 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[CINCINNATI - After winning the first two games of the series, theCincinnatiReds went down stubbornly in the finale, using everything but handto-hand combat and machetes before losing in 10 innings, 8-7 to the St. Louis Cardinals - and as manager Dusty Bak]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cincinnati Reds Roster Report 2009-05-13]]></title><link>http://www.redsground.com/news/cincinnati-reds-roster-report-2501.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 13 May 2009 07:55:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--1B Joey Votto, starting only his second game after missing four starts with the flu, left Tuesday's game in the fourth inning due to dizziness. He limped off the field after a foul ball hit by Arizona's Miguel Montero went past him but didn't hit him. -]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cincinnati Reds Inside Pitch 2009-05-13]]></title><link>http://www.redsground.com/news/cincinnati-reds-inside-pitch-2502.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 13 May 2009 07:55:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Third baseman Adam Rosales is struggling on defense, having difficulty stopping hard-hit balls and trouble cleanly fielding routine grounders. It's the main he reason he didn't make the team out of spring training and was sent to Class AAA Louisville. He ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cincinnati Reds Notes, Quotes 2009-05-13]]></title><link>http://www.redsground.com/news/cincinnati-reds-notes-quotes-2503.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 13 May 2009 07:55:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--RHP Johnny Cueto (3-1, 1.59) goes after his fourth consecutive victory Wednesday when he pitches against the Diamondbacks. Cueto is 1-0 in two starts for his career against the Diamondbacks with a 1.50 ERA. The win came in his first start last year, whe]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Reds-Diamondbacks Preview 2009-05-13]]></title><link>http://www.redsground.com/news/reds-diamondbacks-preview-2504.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 13 May 2009 07:55:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Confidence and aggressiveness appear to have played a major part in Johnny Cueto's impressive development this season.The second-year right-hander looks to win a career-best fourth consecutive decision Wednesday night while helping the Cincinnati Reds swe]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Dizzy Votto leaves game in fourth inning]]></title><link>http://www.redsground.com/news/dizzy-votto-leaves-game-in-fourth-inning.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 13 May 2009 07:55:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Cincinnati first baseman Joey Votto was removed with dizziness in the fourth inning of the Reds' 3-1 victory at Arizona on Tuesday night.Votto, whose .381 average leads the NL, was playing first base when manager Dusty Baker and a trainer came out to spea]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Reds 3, Diamondbacks 1]]></title><link>http://www.redsground.com/news/reds-3-diamondbacks-1.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 13 May 2009 07:55:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Micah Owings beat Arizona with his bat last September.On Tuesday night, he beat his former team with his arm.With Brandon Phillips homering and driving in two runs, Owings pitched the Cincinnati Reds to a 3-1 victory over the Diamondbacks.Owings said it i]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Reds' Owings dominates former team]]></title><link>http://www.redsground.com/news/reds-owings-dominates-former-team.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 13 May 2009 07:55:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Brandon Phillips homered and drove in two runs, and Micah Owings dominated his former teammates as the Cincinnati Reds defeated the Arizona Diamondbacks 3-1 on Tuesday night.Owings (3-3), traded by the Diamondbacks last September, went seven sharp innings]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[ 2009-05-13]]></title><link>http://www.redsground.com/news/-2508.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 13 May 2009 07:55:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[??? Tuesday's game]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Hitting pitcher to face D-Backs ]]></title><link>http://www.redsground.com/news/hitting-pitcher-to-face-d-backs-.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 13 May 2009 07:55:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[PHOENIX - When Micah Owings fills out his 1040, does he list his occupation as pitcher/hitter or hitter/pitcher?]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cincinnati Reds Notes, Quotes 2009-05-12]]></title><link>http://www.redsground.com/news/cincinnati-reds-notes-quotes-2492.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 12 May 2009 07:55:10 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--RHP David Weathers gave up three runs in the eighth inning Friday to the Cardinals, the first runs he has given up this year. He was then used Saturday against the Cardinals and pitched a 1-2-3 inning. BY THE NUMBERS: 20 -- Number of quality starts by o]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cincinnati Reds Roster Report 2009-05-12]]></title><link>http://www.redsground.com/news/cincinnati-reds-roster-report-2493.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 12 May 2009 07:55:10 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--SS Alex Gonzalez took infield and batting practice Monday to test his sore left side and will be examined Tuesday to see if he is ready to return to the lineup. --RF Jay Bruce threw out Arizona's Eric Byrnes trying to stretch a single into a double Mond]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cincinnati Reds Inside Pitch 2009-05-12]]></title><link>http://www.redsground.com/news/cincinnati-reds-inside-pitch-2494.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 12 May 2009 07:55:10 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Micah Owings returns to the Chase Field mound Tuesday, this time wearing the gray visitor's uniform of the Cincinnati Reds. Owings was acquired last August 11 in a trade for outfielder Adam Dunn but was unable to pitch because of a sore shoulder. He did m]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[TOTALLY RANDOM]]></title><link>http://www.redsground.com/news/totally-random.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 12 May 2009 07:55:10 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Not long before the calendar turned to Sunday and Mother's Day, Dallas Mavericks owner Mark Cuban celebrated the occasion with a verbal blast directed at Lydia Moore, mother of Denver Nugget Kenyon Martin.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Reds-Diamondbacks Preview 2009-05-12]]></title><link>http://www.redsground.com/news/reds-diamondbacks-preview-2496.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 12 May 2009 07:55:10 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[It's been more than two years since the Cincinnati Reds were five games over .500. The way they've been hitting lately, they have to like their chances of ending that drought.The Reds look to ride a surging offense to their fifth win in six games as they ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Reds bounce back to beat D-backs]]></title><link>http://www.redsground.com/news/reds-bounce-back-to-beat-d-backs.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 12 May 2009 07:55:10 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Cincinnati Reds manager Dusty Baker wondered if his team would be sluggish after playing 10 innings Sunday and then flying across three time zones.He needn't have worried.With Willy Taveras matching a career high with five hits, the Reds opened a six-game]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Freel gives Cubs some infield help ]]></title><link>http://www.redsground.com/news/freel-gives-cubs-some-infield-help-.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 12 May 2009 07:55:10 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[MILWAUKEE ? TheCubs didn?t view Joey Gathright as a superfluous piece when they signed him in December. But that?s what Gathright turned out to be, so general manager Jim Hendry dealt him Friday to the Baltimore Orioles for infielder-outfielder Ryan Freel]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Walking wounded: wild ride continues ]]></title><link>http://www.redsground.com/news/walking-wounded-wild-ride-continues-.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 12 May 2009 07:55:10 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[MILWAUKEE ? TheCubs? injury journey took three different twists and turns Saturday. Buckle up:]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Series preview 2009-05-11]]></title><link>http://www.redsground.com/news/series-preview-2500.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 12 May 2009 07:55:10 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Where: Chase Field]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cincinnati Reds Roster Report 2009-05-09]]></title><link>http://www.redsground.com/news/cincinnati-reds-roster-report-2483.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 09 May 2009 07:55:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--RHP Jared Burton has further solidified the middle relief by settling down after a rough start. Going into Friday's game, Burton had a 2.35 ERA over his last six games, lowering his overall figure to 6.23. He retired the only batter he faced on Friday. ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cincinnati Reds Inside Pitch 2009-05-09]]></title><link>http://www.redsground.com/news/cincinnati-reds-inside-pitch-2484.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 09 May 2009 07:55:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The flu kept first baseman Joey Votto and second baseman Brandon Phillips out of action for the second consecutive game Friday night, forcing manager Dusty Baker to go with the same makeshift lineup against St. Louis that produced a 6-5 win over Milwaukee]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cincinnati Reds Notes, Quotes 2009-05-09]]></title><link>http://www.redsground.com/news/cincinnati-reds-notes-quotes-2485.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 09 May 2009 07:55:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--OF Laynce Nix appears to have taken over as Cincinnati's left fielder after making his second consecutive start at the position on Friday. Nix had hits in four of his last five games and was hitting .333 in his previous five starts, including two in rig]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cardinals-Reds Preview 2009-05-09]]></title><link>http://www.redsground.com/news/cardinals-reds-preview-2486.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 09 May 2009 07:55:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[A case of the flu going through Cincinnati's clubhouse left the Reds without two of the top bats in their lineup. Despite being short-handed, the offense hasn't seemed to skip a beat.The Reds, who look to win three in a row for the first time in nearly fo]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cueto extends scoreless streak to beat Cards]]></title><link>http://www.redsground.com/news/cueto-extends-scoreless-streak-to-beat-cards.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 09 May 2009 07:55:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[It's hard to rattle Johnny Cueto these days.The right-hander, who was prone to meltdowns as a rookie, extended his scoreless streak to 15 innings Friday night before giving up his only run, and the Cincinnati Reds won their second in a row with a depleted]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ailing Reds slip past Brewers]]></title><link>http://www.redsground.com/news/ailing-reds-slip-past-brewers.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 09 May 2009 07:55:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[CINCINNATI - His entire infield was wiped out, as if the swine flu swept through the clubhouse, and his bench was thinner than half a vanilla wafer.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Shortstop enjoyed outing on mound ]]></title><link>http://www.redsground.com/news/shortstop-enjoyed-outing-on-mound-.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 09 May 2009 07:55:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[CINCINNATI - Shortstop turned 911 pitcher Paul Janish reached into his locker and pulled out a Baseball, authenticated as the ball he used to strike out J.J. Hardy, Janish's first-ever major-league strikeout.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[REDS 6, BREWERS 5 &t]]></title><link>http://www.redsground.com/news/reds-6-brewers-5-t.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 09 May 2009 07:55:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Cincinnati - This round was actually competitive.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Series preview 2009-05-08]]></title><link>http://www.redsground.com/news/series-preview-2491.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 09 May 2009 07:55:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Where: Great American Ball Park]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cincinnati Reds Roster Report 2009-05-08]]></title><link>http://www.redsground.com/news/cincinnati-reds-roster-report-2474.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 08 May 2009 07:55:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--RHP Micah Owings tripled in the fourth inning Thursday against the Brewers, the first triple by a Reds pitcher since Eric Milton against the Cubs on April 13, 2006. Owings also has two doubles this year as a pinch hitter. --RHP Johnny Cueto (2-1, 1.65) ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cincinnati Reds Inside Pitch 2009-05-08]]></title><link>http://www.redsground.com/news/cincinnati-reds-inside-pitch-2475.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 08 May 2009 07:55:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Manager Dusty Baker found himself with a perplexing problem before Thursday's game against the Brewers -- his entire infield was unavailable. Already, third baseman Edwin Encarnacion was on the disabled list with a chipped bone in his left wrist and short]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cincinnati Reds Notes, Quotes 2009-05-08]]></title><link>http://www.redsground.com/news/cincinnati-reds-notes-quotes-2476.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 08 May 2009 07:55:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--SS Paul Janish, who was a closer in high school but hadn't pitched since, was pressed into pitching duty Wednesday against the Brewers when the Reds trailed 10-3 in the ninth. He gave up five runs, including a three-run homer to 1B Prince Fielder. --LHP]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cardinals-Reds Preview 2009-05-08]]></title><link>http://www.redsground.com/news/cardinals-reds-preview-2477.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 08 May 2009 07:55:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Cincinnati has had trouble beating the St. Louis Cardinals of late. With illness and injuries currently plaguing the Reds' roster, the challenge to end their skid against the NL Central leaders could be even tougher.The Cardinals look for a fifth consecut]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ailing Reds able to edge Brewers]]></title><link>http://www.redsground.com/news/ailing-reds-able-to-edge-brewers.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 08 May 2009 07:55:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Micah Owings helped the ailing Cincinnati Reds feel a little better.The right-hander pitched six innings and had a tiebreaking triple Thursday night, leading Cincinnati's flu-stricken lineup to a 6-5 victory over the Milwaukee Brewers and a split of their]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Votto, Phillips out of Reds' lineup with flu]]></title><link>http://www.redsground.com/news/votto-phillips-out-of-reds-lineup-with-flu.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 08 May 2009 07:55:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The flu is going through the Cincinnati Reds' clubhouse, forcing them to scratch first baseman Joey Votto and second baseman Brandon Phillips from their already-depleted lineup for Thursday night's game against Milwaukee.Votto, who is the team's top hitte]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cincinnati pitchers on impressive run ]]></title><link>http://www.redsground.com/news/cincinnati-pitchers-on-impressive-run-.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 08 May 2009 07:55:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[CINCINNATI - Happily, even delightedly so, Dusty Baker discussed hisReds pitchers before the start of Cincinnati's twogame home series against the Milwaukee Brewers on Wednesday, May 6.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Defense, small-ball equals Reds' win ]]></title><link>http://www.redsground.com/news/defense-small-ball-equals-reds-win-.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 08 May 2009 07:55:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[MIAMI - On a hot, muggy night in Florida, theCincinnatiReds displayed what manager Dusty Baker and General Manager Walt Jocketty talked about all winter as the team's driving mechanism.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Arroyo shelled early in setback]]></title><link>http://www.redsground.com/news/arroyo-shelled-early-in-setback.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 08 May 2009 07:55:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[CINCINNATI - Four shutouts in six games, and then this. Talk about going from one extreme to the other.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cincinnati Reds Roster Report 2009-05-07]]></title><link>http://www.redsground.com/news/cincinnati-reds-roster-report-2467.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 07 May 2009 07:55:15 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--RHP Micah Owings snapped a personal nine-game losing streak with a win in his last start on April 26 against Atlanta. He'll try to pick up his second win of the season and the second win of his career at Great American Ball Park in Thursday's finale of ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cincinnati Reds Inside Pitch 2009-05-07]]></title><link>http://www.redsground.com/news/cincinnati-reds-inside-pitch-2468.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 07 May 2009 07:55:15 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Improving their record against NL Central Division teams was among Cincinnati's top goals going into the 2009 season. A month into the season, the Reds were on their way toward meeting that goal, and with the division's top two teams scheduled to come to ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cincinnati Reds Notes, Quotes 2009-05-07]]></title><link>http://www.redsground.com/news/cincinnati-reds-notes-quotes-2469.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 07 May 2009 07:55:15 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--Reds pitchers continue to perform at history-making levels. Elias Sports Bureau reports that, going into Wednesday's game against Milwaukee, Cincinnati had logged four shutouts over a six-game span for just the third time in team history. Starters for t]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Brewers-Reds Preview 2009-05-07]]></title><link>http://www.redsground.com/news/brewers-reds-preview-2470.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 07 May 2009 07:55:15 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[After a slow start to the season, the Milwaukee Brewers are finally starting to resemble last season's NL wild card team.The Brewers look to build off their biggest offensive outburst of the season and win their fifth in a row as they wrap up a two-game s]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Braun, Brewers hammer Reds]]></title><link>http://www.redsground.com/news/braun-brewers-hammer-reds.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 07 May 2009 07:55:15 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Ryan Braun began his career night with a grand slam off Cincinnati's starting pitcher, then completed it with a two-run single off the Reds' shortstop.Yes, the shortstop. It was that kind of night.The Milwaukee Brewers followed Braun's lead and rolled to ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Volquez Streaks ]]></title><link>http://www.redsground.com/news/volquez-streaks-.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 07 May 2009 07:55:15 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[May 5, 2009 (Baseball Musings delivered byNewstex) --]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Brewers-Reds Preview 2009-05-06]]></title><link>http://www.redsground.com/news/brewers-reds-preview-2473.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 07 May 2009 07:55:15 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Strong pitching helped carry Cincinnati on its latest successful road trip. The Reds hope those efforts continue as the team returns home.Bronson Arroyo looks to give the Reds another strong start in the opener of a two-game set against the surging Milwau]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cincinnati Reds Roster Report 2009-05-06]]></title><link>http://www.redsground.com/news/cincinnati-reds-roster-report-2458.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 06 May 2009 07:55:18 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[After a 7-3 trip that buoyed hopes for a good season, the Reds returned home and sputtered, going 2-4, including losing two of three to the Astros, a team they had beaten three of four in Houston. The Reds did win one against the Astros, ending a streak o]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cincinnati Reds Inside Pitch 2009-05-06]]></title><link>http://www.redsground.com/news/cincinnati-reds-inside-pitch-2459.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 06 May 2009 07:55:18 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[An injury to shortstop Alex Gonzalez is forcing manager Dusty Baker to shuffle his lineup, at least for the next few days. Gonzalez, who missed all of last season with a fractured knee, suffered a left oblique injury while batting Monday in Florida and wa]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cincinnati Reds Notes, Quotes 2009-05-06]]></title><link>http://www.redsground.com/news/cincinnati-reds-notes-quotes-2460.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 06 May 2009 07:55:18 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--RHP David Weathers, with 905 appearances, will tie Cy Young with his next appearance. Weathers, who has 69 victories, was asked if he'd catch Young's 511 victories. "I have a better chance of breaking Nolan Ryan's strikeout record," he said. --INF/OF Je]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Brewers-Reds Preview 2009-05-06]]></title><link>http://www.redsground.com/news/brewers-reds-preview-2461.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 06 May 2009 07:55:18 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Strong pitching helped carry Cincinnati on its latest successful road trip. The Reds hope those efforts continue as the team returns home.Bronson Arroyo looks to give the Reds another strong start in the opener of a two-game set against the surging Milwau]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cincy enjoying plane rides]]></title><link>http://www.redsground.com/news/cincy-enjoying-plane-rides.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 06 May 2009 07:55:18 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[PITTSBURGH - Manager Dusty Baker places a large premium on the important of getaway day - the last game of a series before hisCincinnatiReds leave town from home or the last game of any series on the road before his team moves on to the next city.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Dye would have made big difference for Reds ]]></title><link>http://www.redsground.com/news/dye-would-have-made-big-difference-for-reds-.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 06 May 2009 07:55:18 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Hal McCoy, the hall-offame Baseball writer for the Dayton Daily News, knows a thing or two about America's pastime. If you want to tap into that knowledge, send an e-mail to hmccoy @daytondailynews.com. For more Ask Hal, log on to DaytonDailyNews.com/Reds]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Pirates speeding ahead without Doumit ]]></title><link>http://www.redsground.com/news/pirates-speeding-ahead-without-doumit-.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 06 May 2009 07:55:18 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Coming into this season, thePirates were determined to make better use of what speed they have in the lineup.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Baker considered batting Rosales 2nd ]]></title><link>http://www.redsground.com/news/baker-considered-batting-rosales-2nd-.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 06 May 2009 07:55:18 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[PITTSBURGH - The old Avis car-rental commercial, "We're No. 2; we try harder," doesn't fit Adam Rosales.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Reds battle Marlins, come up short in extras ]]></title><link>http://www.redsground.com/news/reds-battle-marlins-come-up-short-in-extras-.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 06 May 2009 07:55:18 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[MIAMI - TheCincinnatiReds weren't certain which they were going to get - the Florida Marlins who started the season 11-1 or the Florida Marlins who then lost seven straight.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cincinnati Reds Notes, Quotes 2009-05-05]]></title><link>http://www.redsground.com/news/cincinnati-reds-notes-quotes-2448.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 05 May 2009 07:55:18 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--RHP Edinson Volquez, RHP Bronson Arroyo and RHP Johnny Cueto were the starters when the Reds posted three shutouts in four games, the second time in the last 25 years the Reds have done that. In 1992, LHP Greg Swindell, LHP Chris Hammond and RHP Tim Bel]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cincinnati Reds Roster Report 2009-05-05]]></title><link>http://www.redsground.com/news/cincinnati-reds-roster-report-2449.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 05 May 2009 07:55:18 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[After a 7-3 trip that buoyed hopes for a good season, the Reds returned home and sputtered, going 2-4, including losing two of three to the Astros, a team they had beaten three of four in Houston. The Reds did win one against the Astros, ending a streak o]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cincinnati Reds Inside Pitch 2009-05-05]]></title><link>http://www.redsground.com/news/cincinnati-reds-inside-pitch-2450.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 05 May 2009 07:55:18 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Outfielder Laynce Nix is the people's choice, a player the fans want to see in the starting lineup, preferably in left field, where both Chris Dickerson (.204) and Jerry Hairston Jr. (.157) are struggling. Manager Dusty Baker called Nix into his office Mo]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Reds-Marlins Preview 2009-05-05]]></title><link>http://www.redsground.com/news/reds-marlins-preview-2451.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 05 May 2009 07:55:18 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Last year, Edinson Volquez developed into the Cincinnati Reds' ace. It took him five starts in 2009 to prove he's still capable of filling that role.Coming off one of the best outings of his career, Volquez will try to help the Reds salvage a split of the]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Marlins use error to edge Reds in extras]]></title><link>http://www.redsground.com/news/marlins-use-error-to-edge-reds-in-extras.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 05 May 2009 07:55:18 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Regis Philbin's ceremonial first pitch bounced in front of the plate. The game ended 4 1/2 hours later with the same kind of throw by Cincinnati shortstop Paul Janish.His error on a double-play relay sent home the winning run in the 14th inning, and the F]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Reds' Gonzalez leaves game with side strain]]></title><link>http://www.redsground.com/news/reds-gonzalez-leaves-game-with-side-strain.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 05 May 2009 07:55:18 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Reds shortstop Alex Gonzalez left Monday's game at Florida in the 11th inning with a strained left oblique and will be evaluated in Cincinnati on Tuesday.Gonzalez said he hurt himself batting in the ninth inning, when he lined out. He went 0-for-4, droppi]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Bucs' starter searches for answers after loss ]]></title><link>http://www.redsground.com/news/bucs-starter-searches-for-answers-after-loss-.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 05 May 2009 07:55:18 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Jeff Karstens is not sure what to fix because he does not yet know what is broken.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Don't expect the A's or M's to be sellers ]]></title><link>http://www.redsground.com/news/don-t-expect-the-a-s-or-m-s-to-be-sellers-.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 05 May 2009 07:55:18 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Quit your drooling, baseball. The A's and M's aren't going to be sellers. Why? Ken Rosenthal says look no further than L.A.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Florida Marlins: Marlins lefty Andrew Miller on the mend ]]></title><link>http://www.redsground.com/news/florida-marlins-marlins-lefty-andrew-miller-on-the-mend-.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 05 May 2009 07:55:18 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[May 4, 2009 (Sun Sentinel delivered byNewstex) --]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Presented By:]]></title><link>http://www.redsground.com/news/presented-by-.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 05 May 2009 07:55:18 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[TROUBLES CONTINUE FOR STARTER KARSTENS PIRATES SHUT OUT FOR 3RD TIME IN 4 GAMES REDS 5, PIRATES 0 ]]></title><link>http://www.redsground.com/news/troubles-continue-for-starter-karstens-pirates-shut-out-for-3rd-time-in-4-games-reds-5-pirates-0-.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 04 May 2009 07:55:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Too many home runs.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cincinnati Reds Roster Report 2009-05-04]]></title><link>http://www.redsground.com/news/cincinnati-reds-roster-report-2440.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 04 May 2009 07:55:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[After a 7-3 trip that buoyed hopes for a good season, the Reds returned home and sputtered, going 2-4, including losing two of three to the Astros, a team they had beaten three of four in Houston. The Reds did win one against the Astros, ending a streak o]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cincinnati Reds Notes, Quotes 2009-05-04]]></title><link>http://www.redsground.com/news/cincinnati-reds-notes-quotes-2441.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 04 May 2009 07:55:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--RHP Aaron Harang (2-3, 3.09) makes his sixth start of the season Monday at Florida. They Reds have scored a total of 13 runs in his fifth starts, and they batted .146 in his first three starts. --RHP Nick Masset tried out for the No. 5 spot in the rotat]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cincinnati Reds Inside Pitch 2009-05-04]]></title><link>http://www.redsground.com/news/cincinnati-reds-inside-pitch-2442.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 04 May 2009 07:55:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Third baseman Adam Rosales was hitting .431 at Class AAA Louisville and fans were clamoring for his promotion, particularly with incumbent third baseman Edwin Encarnacion struggling at .127. Then there was intervention, forcing the club's hand. Encarnacio]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cueto holds down Bucs in Reds' win ]]></title><link>http://www.redsground.com/news/cueto-holds-down-bucs-in-reds-win-.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 04 May 2009 07:55:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Right-hander Johnny Cueto suffocated thePirates' offense Sunday, allowing just four singles in eight innings, as the Cincinnati Reds cruised to a 5-0 victory.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Pirates beat Reds 8-6, end 4-game skid ]]></title><link>http://www.redsground.com/news/pirates-beat-reds-8-6-end-4-game-skid-.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 04 May 2009 07:55:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[If Nate McLouth's first at-bat felt like dej? vu, it was because he faced the same circumstances a night earlier.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Reds-Marlins Preview 2009-05-04]]></title><link>http://www.redsground.com/news/reds-marlins-preview-2445.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 04 May 2009 07:55:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Behind some exceptional pitching, the Cincinnati Reds have gotten off to a surprisingly solid start to the season.Now they just need their staff ace join the act.Aaron Harang looks to put a frustrating April behind him and help the Reds continue their roa]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[ 2009-05-04]]></title><link>http://www.redsground.com/news/-2446.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 04 May 2009 07:55:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[n Today]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cueto baffles Pirates to get Reds a win]]></title><link>http://www.redsground.com/news/cueto-baffles-pirates-to-get-reds-a-win.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 04 May 2009 07:55:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Zeros are easy-to-find digits these days in Reds and Pirates box scores. The Reds' pitchers are throwing up plenty of them, and the Pirates' hitters keep finding them after their names.Johnny Cueto limited the Pirates to four singles while striking out ni]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[McLouth back in the Pirates' lineup ]]></title><link>http://www.redsground.com/news/mclouth-back-in-the-pirates-lineup-.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 03 May 2009 07:55:28 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[? One of thePirates' injured starters is back in the lineup - and another one isn't far away. Nate McLouth, who missed the past six games with a strained right oblique, started in center field and batted third on Friday.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Pirates continue Saturday success behind McLouth, beat Reds 8-6 ]]></title><link>http://www.redsground.com/news/pirates-continue-saturday-success-behind-mclouth-beat-reds-8-6-.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 03 May 2009 07:55:28 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Call him Mr. Saturday Night.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Reds-Pirates Preview 2009-05-03]]></title><link>http://www.redsground.com/news/reds-pirates-preview-2433.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 03 May 2009 07:55:28 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Pittsburgh Pirates didn't waste any time snapping a lengthy scoreless streak and eventually their four-game slide on Saturday. The Cincinnati Reds hope Johnny Cueto is able to send the Pirates' offense into another drought.Cueto has allowed one run in]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Pirates 8, Reds 6]]></title><link>http://www.redsground.com/news/pirates-8-reds-6.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 03 May 2009 07:55:28 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Two singles to start the first inning, then an apparent Nate McLouth double play grounder. The Pittsburgh Pirates began this game the same way they did in losing the night before, only with a much different result.McLouth's hard-hit ball caromed over seco]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Pirates end scoring drought in big way]]></title><link>http://www.redsground.com/news/pirates-end-scoring-drought-in-big-way.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 03 May 2009 07:55:28 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Nate McLouth's run-scoring single allowed Pittsburgh to stop a 22-inning scoreless streak in a span of only three batters and the Pirates held on to beat the Cincinnati Reds 8-6 on Saturday night as Ross Ohlendorf won his third in a row.McLouth had three ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[ 2009-05-02]]></title><link>http://www.redsground.com/news/-2436.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 03 May 2009 07:55:28 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[??? How they scored]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cincinnati Reds Notes, Quotes 2009-05-02]]></title><link>http://www.redsground.com/news/cincinnati-reds-notes-quotes-2437.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 03 May 2009 07:55:28 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--RHP Edinson Volquez allowed one hit in each of his last two starts, the first time a Reds pitcher has done that since LHP Ron Villone did it in 1999 -- one hit in each of two successive starts while pitching at least five innings. Volquez makes his next]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cincinnati Reds Roster Report 2009-05-02]]></title><link>http://www.redsground.com/news/cincinnati-reds-roster-report-2438.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 03 May 2009 07:55:28 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Reds continued to have problems with the bat, hitting only .233 in their first 18 games, with three regulars hitting under .200. However, they'd found ways to win, mostly with solid starting pitching and impeccable bullpen work. Setup relievers David ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[ 2009-05-02]]></title><link>http://www.redsground.com/news/-2422.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 02 May 2009 07:55:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[??? How they scored]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[IT RAINS ON DUKE'S PARADE IT RAINS ON DUKE'S PARADE HITTING SLUMP CONTINUES AS PIRATES' LOSING STREAK REACHES FOUR REDS 4, PIRAT]]></title><link>http://www.redsground.com/news/it-rains-on-duke-s-parade-it-rains-on-duke-s-parade-hitting-slump-continues-as-pirates-losing-streak-reaches-four-reds-4-pirates-0-.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 02 May 2009 07:55:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[It is one thing for thePirates to get mowed down by some of the National League's finest pitchers, as has happened in the early going against Chris Carpenter, Aaron Harang and Yovani Gallardo.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cincinnati Reds Notes, Quotes 2009-05-02]]></title><link>http://www.redsground.com/news/cincinnati-reds-notes-quotes-2424.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 02 May 2009 07:55:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--RHP Edinson Volquez allowed one hit in each of his last two starts, the first time a Reds pitcher has done that since LHP Ron Villone did it in 1999 -- one hit in each of two successive starts while pitching at least five innings. Volquez makes his next]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cincinnati Reds Roster Report 2009-05-02]]></title><link>http://www.redsground.com/news/cincinnati-reds-roster-report-2425.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 02 May 2009 07:55:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Reds continued to have problems with the bat, hitting only .233 in their first 18 games, with three regulars hitting under .200. However, they'd found ways to win, mostly with solid starting pitching and impeccable bullpen work. Setup relievers David ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cincinnati Reds Inside Pitch 2009-05-02]]></title><link>http://www.redsground.com/news/cincinnati-reds-inside-pitch-2426.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 02 May 2009 07:55:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Left fielder Chris Dickerson still isn't sure whether he suffered his fifth concussion when he collided heads Monday with Houston shortstop Miguel Tejada in a play at second base. All he knows is that he hasn't played since the incident and was ready to p]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Reds-Pirates Preview 2009-05-02]]></title><link>http://www.redsground.com/news/reds-pirates-preview-2427.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 02 May 2009 07:55:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Pittsburgh Pirates' pitching staff has been among baseball's biggest early surprises, posting the majors' best ERA as the calendar turns from April to May.Their offense, however, is hardly keeping pace.The Pirates haven't scored a run in 22 consecutiv]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Reds blank Pirates ]]></title><link>http://www.redsground.com/news/reds-blank-pirates-.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 02 May 2009 07:55:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Nate McLouth's return to the lineup wasn't enough for thePirates to reverse their offensive woes.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Arroyo bounces back to lift Reds over Bucs]]></title><link>http://www.redsground.com/news/arroyo-bounces-back-to-lift-reds-over-bucs.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 02 May 2009 07:55:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Two batters faced, two runners on. Bronson Arroyo hadn't gotten an out yet, but he realized he already was at a key point in the game. Turns out the Pittsburgh Pirates were, too.Arroyo bounced back from his worst start of the season to limit Pittsburgh to]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Baker has high hopes for Rosales ]]></title><link>http://www.redsground.com/news/baker-has-high-hopes-for-rosales-.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 02 May 2009 07:55:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[CINCINNATI - The Louisville Bats played an 11 a.m. game Tuesday, April 28, and Adam Rosales slapped his two hits and went home. He was there a couple of hours when manager Rick Sweet called.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Paul Hagen: So far, no Rays of light for AL champ Tampa Bay ]]></title><link>http://www.redsground.com/news/paul-hagen-so-far-no-rays-of-light-for-al-champ-tampa-bay-.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 01 May 2009 07:55:12 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[THEPhillies and Rays shared the World Series spotlight last autumn. Over the winter they shared the knowledge that, of the last six teams that had competed in the Fall Classic, only one as much as made it back to the playoffs the following year.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cincinnati Reds Notes, Quotes 2009-05-01]]></title><link>http://www.redsground.com/news/cincinnati-reds-notes-quotes-2414.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 01 May 2009 07:55:12 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--INF/OF Jerry Hairston Jr. started at second base Wednesday, his first start there since the final game of the 2008 season. It was the fourth position at which he has started this season, following left field, third base and right field. --SS Paul Janish]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cincinnati Reds Roster Report 2009-05-01]]></title><link>http://www.redsground.com/news/cincinnati-reds-roster-report-2415.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 01 May 2009 07:55:12 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Reds continued to have problems with the bat, hitting only .233 in their first 18 games, with three regulars hitting under .200. However, they'd found ways to win, mostly with solid starting pitching and impeccable bullpen work. Setup relievers David ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cincinnati Reds Inside Pitch 2009-05-01]]></title><link>http://www.redsground.com/news/cincinnati-reds-inside-pitch-2416.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 01 May 2009 07:55:12 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Second baseman Brandon Phillips hadn't missed an inning this season before Wednesday, when he was held out of the starting lineup. He pinch-hit in the ninth inning of a 3-0 win over the Astros. Phillips is batting .188, but he refuses to call it a slump. ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Snell shuts down Braun ]]></title><link>http://www.redsground.com/news/snell-shuts-down-braun-.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 01 May 2009 07:55:12 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[? Milwaukee Brewers All-Star outfielder Ryan Braun, who publicly griped about being plunked byPirates pitcher Jeff Karstens in the series opener, didn't fare well againstPirates starter Ian Snell on Wednesday. Snell became the first pitcher to strikeout B]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Astros' walk in Park comes to sudden halt Volquez, Reds limit offense to solitary double ASTROS: Road trip resumes in Atlanta ]]></title><link>http://www.redsground.com/news/astros-walk-in-park-comes-to-sudden-halt-volquez-reds-limit-offense-to-solitary-double-astros-road-trip-resumes-in-atlanta-.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 01 May 2009 07:55:12 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Astros update]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Future ace Skeptics aside, Rangers have grand plans for Holland ]]></title><link>http://www.redsground.com/news/future-ace-skeptics-aside-rangers-have-grand-plans-for-holland-.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 01 May 2009 07:55:12 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[ARLINGTON - Admit it, you think it was a mistake to promote Derek Holland to the big leagues after one start in Triple-A.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Reds-Pirates Preview 2009-04-30]]></title><link>http://www.redsground.com/news/reds-pirates-preview-2420.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 01 May 2009 07:55:12 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Cincinnati Reds finally found an answer to their struggles at home against a division rival.The Pittsburgh Pirates weren't so lucky in their bid to end their problems on the road against another NL Central opponent.After getting swept for the first ti]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Volquez in Control ]]></title><link>http://www.redsground.com/news/volquez-in-control-.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 01 May 2009 07:55:12 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Apr. 29, 2009 (Baseball Musings delivered byNewstex) --]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Combined 1-hitter ends Astros' domination in Cincy]]></title><link>http://www.redsground.com/news/combined-1-hitter-ends-astros-domination-in-cincy.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 30 Apr 2009 07:55:10 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Edinson Volquez ended the Astros' domination at Great American Ball Park with a little of his own.The right-hander allowed one hit over a career-high eight innings Wednesday night, helping the Reds end Houston's streak of 11 straight wins in Cincinnati wi]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cincinnati Reds Inside Pitch 2009-04-30]]></title><link>http://www.redsground.com/news/cincinnati-reds-inside-pitch-2405.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 30 Apr 2009 07:55:10 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Infielder Adam Rosales nearly made the Reds out of spring training but was one of the last cuts, taking with him to Class AAA Louisville a message from manager Dusty Baker: "Go down there and tear it up and you'll be back up." Rosales tore it up. He hit .]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cincinnati Reds Notes, Quotes 2009-04-30]]></title><link>http://www.redsground.com/news/cincinnati-reds-notes-quotes-2406.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 30 Apr 2009 07:55:10 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--LHP Arthur Rhodes, 39, is 70th on the all-time games list for pitchers with 722, while teammate RHP David Weathers, 39, ranks 20th with 903. Neither has been scored upon this season. --OF Laynce Nix on Tuesday hit his first major league home run since 2]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cincinnati Reds Roster Report 2009-04-30]]></title><link>http://www.redsground.com/news/cincinnati-reds-roster-report-2407.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 30 Apr 2009 07:55:10 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Reds continued to have problems with the bat, hitting only .233 in their first 18 games, with three regulars hitting under .200. However, they'd found ways to win, mostly with solid starting pitching and impeccable bullpen work. Setup relievers David ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Reds fall apart in 9th]]></title><link>http://www.redsground.com/news/reds-fall-apart-in-9th.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 30 Apr 2009 07:55:10 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[CINCINNATI - TheCincinnatiReds had less of a chance than a spare hunk of chocolate in an orphanage, even though the Houston Astros have grown older than a leisure suit hidden in the back of a closet.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Dusty Baker Doesn't Need Your Foolish Stat Sheets ]]></title><link>http://www.redsground.com/news/dusty-baker-doesn-t-need-your-foolish-stat-sheets-.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 30 Apr 2009 07:55:10 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Apr. 29, 2009 (AOL Weblogs delivered byNewstex) --by Pat Lackey  If you are an avid reader of either Baseball blogs or the Dayton Daily News, you've likely seen this gem of an anecdote from Hal McCoy's story about the Reds' loss to theAstros last night:]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Owings earns his first win as a Red]]></title><link>http://www.redsground.com/news/owings-earns-his-first-win-as-a-red.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 30 Apr 2009 07:55:10 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[CINCINNATI - Micah Owings brushed aside the Atlanta Braves with 102 pitches, stopped theCincinnatiReds' two-game losing streak and won his first game for theReds, an 8-2 romp in the park Sunday, April 26.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Reds 3, Astros 0]]></title><link>http://www.redsground.com/news/reds-3-astros-0.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 30 Apr 2009 07:55:10 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[For the first time since 2007, the Astros had nothing to celebrate in Cincinnati.Edinson Volquez ended the longest current streak of road domination in the majors by allowing only one hit through eight innings Wednesday night, leading the Reds to a 3-0 vi]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Volquez allows only 1 hit through 8 in Reds' win]]></title><link>http://www.redsground.com/news/volquez-allows-only-1-hit-through-8-in-reds-win.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 30 Apr 2009 07:55:10 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Edinson Volquez ended the longest current streak of domination in the majors by allowing only one hit through eight innings Wednesday night, leading the Cincinnati Reds to a 3-0 victory over the Houston Astros.The Astros had won their last 11 games at Gre]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cincinnati Reds Notes, Quotes 2009-04-29]]></title><link>http://www.redsground.com/news/cincinnati-reds-notes-quotes-2395.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 29 Apr 2009 07:55:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--1B Joey Votto, hitting .364, has played every inning of every game so far. Manager Dusty Baker has no plans to rest him. "The big boys play every game, guys like Lance Berkman and Albert Pujols, and that's why they are called the big boys," Baker said. ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cincinnati Reds Roster Report 2009-04-29]]></title><link>http://www.redsground.com/news/cincinnati-reds-roster-report-2396.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 29 Apr 2009 07:55:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Reds continued to have problems with the bat, hitting only .233 in their first 18 games, with three regulars hitting under .200. However, they'd found ways to win, mostly with solid starting pitching and impeccable bullpen work. Setup relievers David ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cincinnati Reds Inside Pitch 2009-04-29]]></title><link>http://www.redsground.com/news/cincinnati-reds-inside-pitch-2397.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 29 Apr 2009 07:55:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The suspicion was that third baseman Edwin Encarnacion might be hurt. He missed time during spring training with a sore shoulder and a sore wrist, which might explain his .127 batting average. It was confirmed Tuesday when X-rays revealed a chip fracture ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Astros-Reds Preview 2009-04-29]]></title><link>http://www.redsground.com/news/astros-reds-preview-2398.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 29 Apr 2009 07:55:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[If the Houston Astros could play their remaining schedule in Cincinnati, they wouldn't stay last in the NL Central for too long.Unfortunately for the Astros, they must leave following Wednesday night's series finale. A 12th straight win at Cincinnati and ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Reds place Encarnacion on DL ]]></title><link>http://www.redsground.com/news/reds-place-encarnacion-on-dl-.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 29 Apr 2009 07:55:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Apr. 28, 2009 (Newsday delivered byNewstex) --BY ADAM RONIS]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Oswalt looks good as Astros top Reds Pence's double in 9th sparks team to victory ASTROS: Berkman ends drought with homer ]]></title><link>http://www.redsground.com/news/oswalt-looks-good-as-astros-top-reds-pence-s-double-in-9th-sparks-team-to-victory-astros-berkman-ends-drought-with-homer-.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 29 Apr 2009 07:55:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Astros update]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Astros' bullpen bolts the door against Brewers Pudge's go-ahead homer in 4th stands up in 3-2 win ASTROS: Ortiz picks up 2nd win]]></title><link>http://www.redsground.com/news/astros-bullpen-bolts-the-door-against-brewers-pudge-s-go-ahead-homer-in-4th-stands-up-in-3-2-win-astros-ortiz-picks-up-2nd-win-.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 29 Apr 2009 07:55:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Astros update]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Astros 8, Reds 3]]></title><link>http://www.redsground.com/news/astros-8-reds-3.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 29 Apr 2009 07:55:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Maybe it's the way the ball flies out of the park. Perhaps it's the humid climate that reminds them of home. Or, it might just be the confidence of knowing that every time they show up, something good seems to happen.Whatever the reason, the Houston Astro]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Astros continue Cincinnati win streak]]></title><link>http://www.redsground.com/news/astros-continue-cincinnati-win-streak.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 29 Apr 2009 07:55:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Wandy Rodriguez allowed one run in seven innings and Ivan Rodriguez homered and doubled Tuesday night, helping the Houston Astros extend their three-year winning streak at Great American Ball Park with an 8-3 victory over the Cincinnati Reds.The Astros ha]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cincinnati Reds Notes, Quotes 2009-04-28]]></title><link>http://www.redsground.com/news/cincinnati-reds-notes-quotes-2387.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 28 Apr 2009 07:55:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--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]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cincinnati Reds Roster Report 2009-04-28]]></title><link>http://www.redsground.com/news/cincinnati-reds-roster-report-2388.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 28 Apr 2009 07:55:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Reds continued to have problems with the bat, hitting only .233 in their first 18 games, with three regulars hitting under .200. However, they'd found ways to win, mostly with solid starting pitching and impeccable bullpen work. Setup relievers David ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cincinnati Reds Inside Pitch 2009-04-28]]></title><link>http://www.redsground.com/news/cincinnati-reds-inside-pitch-2389.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 28 Apr 2009 07:55:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Third baseman Edwin Encarnacion, struggling mightily at .127, remains in the good graces of manager Dusty Baker. Encarnacion, second baseman Brandon Phillips (.172) and first baseman Joey Votto (.378) have played every inning of the first 19 games. When t]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Astros-Reds Preview 2009-04-28]]></title><link>http://www.redsground.com/news/astros-reds-preview-2390.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 28 Apr 2009 07:55:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[A sign of an elite pitcher is the ability to keep his team in a game when he's not performing at his best.Wandy Rodriguez is starting to show those signs.The Houston left-hander looks to lead the Astros to their third straight win overall and 11th in a ro]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Astros continue to love it in Cincy]]></title><link>http://www.redsground.com/news/astros-continue-to-love-it-in-cincy.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 28 Apr 2009 07:55:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Though the plot changes a little, the outcome never does. No matter how things are going or who's been slumping, the Houston Astros get to Cincinnati and win.They've been doing it for three seasons.Lance Berkman hit his 20th homer at Great American Ball P]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Senators' statistics tell tale ]]></title><link>http://www.redsground.com/news/senators-statistics-tell-tale-.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 28 Apr 2009 07:55:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Statistically it's not a surprise the Harrisburg Senators, after losing their eighth straight game Saturday, own the worst record among all 32 Class AA Baseball teams.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[MLB Report»By Troy E. Renck, The Denver Post April results can be deceptive ]]></title><link>http://www.redsground.com/news/mlb-report»by-troy-e-renck-the-denver-post-april-results-can-be-deceptive-.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 28 Apr 2009 07:55:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[April is Baseball's late-night infomercial: intriguing, but misleading.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Astros-Reds Preview 2009-04-27]]></title><link>http://www.redsground.com/news/astros-reds-preview-2394.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 28 Apr 2009 07:55:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Cincinnati Reds have had a surprisingly strong start to the season. Their fortunes may change in a hurry against the Houston Astros and Roy Oswalt.Coming off one of their best games at the plate this season, the Reds look to end their struggles agains]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cincinnati Reds Notes, Quotes 2009-04-27]]></title><link>http://www.redsground.com/news/cincinnati-reds-notes-quotes-2378.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 27 Apr 2009 07:55:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--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. --RHP Johnny Cueto (]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cincinnati Reds Roster Report 2009-04-27]]></title><link>http://www.redsground.com/news/cincinnati-reds-roster-report-2379.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 27 Apr 2009 07:55:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Reds continued to have problems with the bat, hitting only .233 in their first 18 games, with three regulars hitting under .200. However, they'd found ways to win, mostly with solid starting pitching and impeccable bullpen work. Setup relievers David ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cincinnati Reds Inside Pitch 2009-04-27]]></title><link>http://www.redsground.com/news/cincinnati-reds-inside-pitch-2380.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 27 Apr 2009 07:55:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Even an opposing manager who won the first two games of a series against the Reds in Great American Ball Park can be envious of something belonging to the home team. "The back end of their bullpen is really good," Braves manager Bobby Cox said. "If you do]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[REDS 8, BRAVES 2: Bruce blasts 2-run HRs]]></title><link>http://www.redsground.com/news/reds-8-braves-2-bruce-blasts-2-run-hrs.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 27 Apr 2009 07:55:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Cincinnati --- The Japanese term for a pitch like the one that Kenshin Kawakami threw to Cincinnati's Jay Bruce in the fourth inning Sunday is quot;shittou,quot; meaning quot;bad pitch.quot;]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Astros-Reds Preview 2009-04-27]]></title><link>http://www.redsground.com/news/astros-reds-preview-2382.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 27 Apr 2009 07:55:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Cincinnati Reds have had a surprisingly strong start to the season. Their fortunes may change in a hurry against the Houston Astros and Roy Oswalt.Coming off one of their best games at the plate this season, the Reds look to end their struggles agains]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[ 2009-04-27]]></title><link>http://www.redsground.com/news/-2383.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 27 Apr 2009 07:55:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[??? How they scored]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Bruce belts 2 HRs, Owings does rest as Reds roll]]></title><link>http://www.redsground.com/news/bruce-belts-2-hrs-owings-does-rest-as-reds-roll.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 27 Apr 2009 07:55:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[All Micah Owings needed was some run support. Jay Bruce provided more than enough.Bruce homered twice and drove in four runs, helping Owings earn his first win in nearly a year by leading the Cincinnati Reds over the Atlanta Braves 8-2 on Sunday."I've bee]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[BRAVES 10, REDS 2: Escobar, Jones lead blowout]]></title><link>http://www.redsground.com/news/braves-10-reds-2-escobar-jones-lead-blowout.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 27 Apr 2009 07:55:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Cincinnati --- One day after Yunel Escobar shouted in anger at a Cincinnati pitcher to nearly trigger a benches-clearing brawl, theBraves shortstop let his bat do most of his talking.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Giambi, A's turn up power]]></title><link>http://www.redsground.com/news/giambi-a-s-turn-up-power.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 27 Apr 2009 07:55:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[ROUNDUP]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Braves-Reds Preview 2009-04-25]]></title><link>http://www.redsground.com/news/braves-reds-preview-2371.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 26 Apr 2009 07:55:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Atlanta Braves have placed two middle-of-the-order hitters on the disabled list this weekend. That didn't stop the team from delivering one of its best performances at the plate.The Braves hope they can continue to make up for the absences of Brian Mc]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Braves 10, Reds 2]]></title><link>http://www.redsground.com/news/braves-10-reds-2.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 26 Apr 2009 07:55:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Atlanta Braves third baseman Chipper Jones already had an impressive track record against Reds right-hander Bronson Arroyo.Yunel Escobar got angry enough to start building his own.Escobar, who was hit by a pitch Friday, drove in two runs with a double and]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Chipper, Escobar power Braves past Reds]]></title><link>http://www.redsground.com/news/chipper-escobar-power-braves-past-reds.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 26 Apr 2009 07:55:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Atlanta Braves third baseman Chipper Jones already had an impressive track record against Reds right-hander Bronson Arroyo.Yunel Escobar got angry enough to start building his own.Escobar, who was hit by a pitch Friday, drove in two runs with a double and]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cincinnati Reds Notes, Quotes 2009-04-25]]></title><link>http://www.redsground.com/news/cincinnati-reds-notes-quotes-2374.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 26 Apr 2009 07:55:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--Perhaps RHP Bronson Arroyo might permanently swear off the guitar -- or at least set it aside until his pitching career is over. Since a spring training bout with carpal tunnel syndrome in his right hand prompted him to put his pick down, he has won his]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cincinnati Reds Roster Report 2009-04-25]]></title><link>http://www.redsground.com/news/cincinnati-reds-roster-report-2375.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 26 Apr 2009 07:55:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Reds' start is amazing when you consider how poor their hitting has been thus far. But their bats might have a tough time awakening against the Cubs' and Braves' pitching staffs. PLAYER NEWS: --LHP Bill Bray, who opened the season with Class AAA Louis]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cincinnati Reds Inside Pitch 2009-04-25]]></title><link>http://www.redsground.com/news/cincinnati-reds-inside-pitch-2376.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 26 Apr 2009 07:55:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[While manager Dusty Baker was pleased with Cincinnati's 7-3 road trip, he and his team certainly were happy to get home from their longest journey of the season. The Reds had played just five of their first 15 games at Great American Ball Park going into ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Braves-Reds Preview 2009-04-25]]></title><link>http://www.redsground.com/news/braves-reds-preview-2377.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 26 Apr 2009 07:55:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Bronson Arroyo has been far from unhittable in three starts for the Cincinnati Reds, but he's walked away with three wins. He wasn't nearly as fortunate in his last start against the Atlanta Braves.Arroyo had one of the worst outings of his career in his ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cincinnati Reds Notes, Quotes 2009-04-25]]></title><link>http://www.redsground.com/news/cincinnati-reds-notes-quotes-2362.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 25 Apr 2009 07:55:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--Perhaps RHP Bronson Arroyo might permanently swear off the guitar -- or at least set it aside until his pitching career is over. Since a spring training bout with carpal tunnel syndrome in his right hand prompted him to put his pick down, he has won his]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cincinnati Reds Roster Report 2009-04-25]]></title><link>http://www.redsground.com/news/cincinnati-reds-roster-report-2363.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 25 Apr 2009 07:55:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Reds' start is amazing when you consider how poor their hitting has been thus far. But their bats might have a tough time awakening against the Cubs' and Braves' pitching staffs. PLAYER NEWS: --LHP Bill Bray, who opened the season with Class AAA Louis]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cincinnati Reds Inside Pitch 2009-04-25]]></title><link>http://www.redsground.com/news/cincinnati-reds-inside-pitch-2364.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 25 Apr 2009 07:55:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[While manager Dusty Baker was pleased with Cincinnati's 7-3 road trip, he and his team certainly were happy to get home from their longest journey of the season. The Reds had played just five of their first 15 games at Great American Ball Park going into ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[BRAVES 4, REDS 3: Homer snaps tie, drought of RBIs ]]></title><link>http://www.redsground.com/news/braves-4-reds-3-homer-snaps-tie-drought-of-rbis-.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 25 Apr 2009 07:55:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Cincinnati --- Just when it appeared theBraves might not score again by any means except bases-loaded walks, Jeff Francoeur made an authoritative statement to the contrary.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Setbacks strike McCann, Anderson ]]></title><link>http://www.redsground.com/news/setbacks-strike-mccann-anderson-.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 25 Apr 2009 07:55:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Cincinnati --- The hits kept coming Friday forBraves left fielder Garret Anderson and catcher Brian McCann. And not the good kind of hits.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Braves-Reds Preview 2009-04-25]]></title><link>http://www.redsground.com/news/braves-reds-preview-2367.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 25 Apr 2009 07:55:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Bronson Arroyo has been far from unhittable in three starts for the Cincinnati Reds, but he's walked away with three wins. He wasn't nearly as fortunate in his last start against the Atlanta Braves.Arroyo had one of the worst outings of his career in his ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Milton Bradley: 'I Never Had A Problem In My Life Until I Started Playing Baseball' [Mlb] ]]></title><link>http://www.redsground.com/news/milton-bradley-i-never-had-a-problem-in-my-life-until-i-started-playing-baseball-[mlb]-.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 25 Apr 2009 07:55:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Apr. 24, 2009 (Gawker Media delivered byNewstex) --]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Francoeur's HR leads Braves over Reds]]></title><link>http://www.redsground.com/news/francoeur-s-hr-leads-braves-over-reds.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 25 Apr 2009 07:55:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The best thing the Atlanta Braves did was stand and watch.Jeff Francoeur hit a solo homer - one of only four Atlanta hits - and the Braves took advantage of the wildest performance in Edinson Volquez's career Friday night, walking their way to a 4-3 victo]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cueto trusting his catcher more ]]></title><link>http://www.redsground.com/news/cueto-trusting-his-catcher-more-.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 25 Apr 2009 07:55:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[CHICAGO - Dick Pole says with a smile, quot;I know the gig. I've been around a few years, you know?quot;]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Paul Hagen: Hot start proves Marlins will be a factor this year ]]></title><link>http://www.redsground.com/news/paul-hagen-hot-start-proves-marlins-will-be-a-factor-this-year-.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 24 Apr 2009 07:55:18 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[THE 1984 TIGERS won their first nine games, used that as a springboard for a 35-5 start and didn't stop winning until after thumping San Diego in the World Series.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cincinnati Reds Inside Pitch 2009-04-24]]></title><link>http://www.redsground.com/news/cincinnati-reds-inside-pitch-2354.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 24 Apr 2009 07:55:18 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The stated mission before the season by manager Dusty Baker was for his team to make huge strides toward improving two factors from last season: the road record and the record within the NL Central. A year ago, the Reds were 31-50 on the road and 31-47 ag]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cincinnati Reds Notes, Quotes 2009-04-24]]></title><link>http://www.redsground.com/news/cincinnati-reds-notes-quotes-2355.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 24 Apr 2009 07:55:18 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--2B Brandon Phillips, dropped from fourth to sixth in the batting order, went a combined 3-for-7 Wednesday and Thursday after going 0-for-21 in the previous six games. Manager Dusty Baker plans to keep him in the No. 6 slot for the time being. --RHP Edin]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cincinnati Reds Roster Report 2009-04-24]]></title><link>http://www.redsground.com/news/cincinnati-reds-roster-report-2356.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 24 Apr 2009 07:55:18 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Reds' start is amazing when you consider how poor their hitting has been thus far. But their bats might have a tough time awakening against the Cubs' and Braves' pitching staffs. PLAYER NEWS: --RF Jay Bruce is 5-for-12 with two homers in three games s]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Doubles for Double T ]]></title><link>http://www.redsground.com/news/doubles-for-double-t-.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 24 Apr 2009 07:55:18 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Apr. 23, 2009 (Baseball Musings delivered byNewstex) --]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Reds keep riding the waves ]]></title><link>http://www.redsground.com/news/reds-keep-riding-the-waves-.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 24 Apr 2009 07:55:18 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[HOUSTON - It must be all about boats.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[First place proves elusive]]></title><link>http://www.redsground.com/news/first-place-proves-elusive.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 24 Apr 2009 07:55:18 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[CHICAGO - In a rare confrontation of biblical proportions - Micah vs. Micah -CincinnatiReds pitcher Micah Owings didn't fare well.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Major leagues need to play ball a lot faster ]]></title><link>http://www.redsground.com/news/major-leagues-need-to-play-ball-a-lot-faster-.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 24 Apr 2009 07:55:18 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[TheReds had a 3-hour and 54 minute, nine-inning game with the New York Mets.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Bradley hearing it from fans ]]></title><link>http://www.redsground.com/news/bradley-hearing-it-from-fans-.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 24 Apr 2009 07:55:18 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Milton Bradley heard it from the remainingCubs fans among the 38,738 who came out to Wrigley Field on Wednesday night.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cincinnati Reds Inside Pitch 2009-04-23]]></title><link>http://www.redsground.com/news/cincinnati-reds-inside-pitch-2344.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 23 Apr 2009 07:55:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Second baseman Brandon Phillips batted cleanup in the team's first 13 games, but an 0-for-21 skid was enough to get him switched. For Wednesday's game against the Cubs, Phillips was dropped to sixth, and he was replaced in the cleanup spot by third basema]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cincinnati Reds Notes, Quotes 2009-04-23]]></title><link>http://www.redsground.com/news/cincinnati-reds-notes-quotes-2345.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 23 Apr 2009 07:55:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--RHP David Weathers over the past 10 seasons leads all major league pitchers with 651 appearances. He has not given up a run in his six appearances this year. --RHP Johnny Cueto bunted for a hit against the Cubs on Wednesday. It marked the first hit in 2]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cincinnati Reds Roster Report 2009-04-23]]></title><link>http://www.redsground.com/news/cincinnati-reds-roster-report-2346.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 23 Apr 2009 07:55:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Reds' start is amazing when you consider how poor their hitting has been thus far. But their bats might have a tough time awakening against the Cubs' and Braves' pitching staffs. PLAYER NEWS: --RHP Aaron Harang is 1-2 with a 2.70 ERA, and his offense ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Reds-Cubs Preview 2009-04-23]]></title><link>http://www.redsground.com/news/reds-cubs-preview-2347.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 23 Apr 2009 07:55:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Carlos Zambrano struggled in his last outing for the Chicago Cubs. That's not been the case in his recent starts against the Cincinnati Reds.The right-hander looks to continue his dominance over the Reds on Thursday in the decisive contest of a three-game]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cueto, Reds shut down Cubs]]></title><link>http://www.redsground.com/news/cueto-reds-shut-down-cubs.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 23 Apr 2009 07:55:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Reds manager Dusty Baker is excited for the time when both his hitters and pitchers are performing at a high level.Johnny Cueto pitched seven scoreless innings, Jay Bruce homered in the ninth and Cincinnati beat the Chicago Cubs 3-0 on Wednesday night.Joe]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Harden productive]]></title><link>http://www.redsground.com/news/harden-productive.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 23 Apr 2009 07:55:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Let?s see, a cat ran out onto the field. A fan made a play on a ball theCubs? left fielder might have caught.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Around The Horn ]]></title><link>http://www.redsground.com/news/around-the-horn-.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 23 Apr 2009 07:55:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Apr. 22, 2009 (Kansas City Star delivered byNewstex) --]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Only the Cubs ]]></title><link>http://www.redsground.com/news/only-the-cubs-.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 23 Apr 2009 07:55:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Apr. 22, 2009 (Rumors and Rants delivered byNewstex) --There are certain bizarre things that seem like they can only happen to certain franchises. Only the Mets could open Citi (NYSE:C)Field by allowing the decisive run to be scored on a balk. Likewise, o]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Reds-Cubs Preview 2009-04-22]]></title><link>http://www.redsground.com/news/reds-cubs-preview-2352.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 23 Apr 2009 07:55:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Cincinnati Reds had their way with Ted Lilly last season.They'll try to defeat Lilly for the fifth straight time Wednesday night when they continue a three-game road series against the Chicago Cubs.Lilly (2-0, 3.86 ERA) set a career high with 17 wins ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cincinnati Reds Inside Pitch 2009-04-22]]></title><link>http://www.redsground.com/news/cincinnati-reds-inside-pitch-2335.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 22 Apr 2009 07:55:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Second baseman Brandon Phillips readily admits that he isn't fond of batting cleanup, but he does it because he is asked to do it. "I do it to the best of my ability," he said. But on the first two stops of a current three-city, 10-game trip, Phillips did]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cincinnati Reds Notes, Quotes 2009-04-22]]></title><link>http://www.redsground.com/news/cincinnati-reds-notes-quotes-2336.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 22 Apr 2009 07:55:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--OF Darnell McDonald is 30 and a participant in only 21 major league games before this year since being the Orioles' first-round draft pick in 1997. He was a surprise survivor out of spring training as a non-roster invitee and is hitting .357, plus he le]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cincinnati Reds Roster Report 2009-04-22]]></title><link>http://www.redsground.com/news/cincinnati-reds-roster-report-2337.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 22 Apr 2009 07:55:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Reds' start is amazing when you consider how poor their hitting has been thus far. But their bats might have a tough time awakening against the Cubs' and Braves' pitching staffs. PLAYER NEWS: --1B Joey Votto, 2B Brandon Phillips and 3B Edwin Encarnaci]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Reds-Cubs Preview 2009-04-22]]></title><link>http://www.redsground.com/news/reds-cubs-preview-2338.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 22 Apr 2009 07:55:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Cincinnati Reds had their way with Ted Lilly last season.They'll try to defeat Lilly for the fifth straight time Wednesday night when they continue a three-game road series against the Chicago Cubs.Lilly (2-0, 3.86 ERA) set a career high with 17 wins ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cubs 7, Reds 2]]></title><link>http://www.redsground.com/news/cubs-7-reds-2.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 22 Apr 2009 07:55:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Micah Hoffpauir is doing his best to make sure Milton Bradley's absence isn't hurting the Chicago Cubs.Starting in right field only because of a lingering injury to Bradley, Hoffpauir has been one of the Chicago Cubs' hottest hitters. The 29-year-old rook]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Harden throws well as Cubs overcome Reds]]></title><link>http://www.redsground.com/news/harden-throws-well-as-cubs-overcome-reds.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 22 Apr 2009 07:55:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Rookie Micah Hoffpauir homered and hit a tiebreaking sacrifice fly, Rich Harden pitched six strong innings and the Chicago Cubs beat the Cincinnati Reds 7-2 Tuesday night.Hoffpauir, playing in place of the injured Milton Bradley, hit solo homer in the sec]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[reds 4 | astros 3 A failure to launch Strong Hampton outing goes for naught as bullpen, offense fail to deliver late astros: Red]]></title><link>http://www.redsground.com/news/reds-4-|-astros-3-a-failure-to-launch-strong-hampton-outing-goes-for-naught-as-bullpen-offense-fail-to-deliver-late-astros-reds-take-3-out-of-4-.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 22 Apr 2009 07:55:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Astros update]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Hendry visits I-Cubs]]></title><link>http://www.redsground.com/news/hendry-visits-i-cubs.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 22 Apr 2009 07:55:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Cubs general manager Jim Hendry was finishing up a visit to Des Moines, Iowa, on Monday, where he has been watching the organization?s Class AAA farm club.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Coffey's cup of tea  Cincinnati castoff impressive as Brewer ]]></title><link>http://www.redsground.com/news/coffey-s-cup-of-tea-cincinnati-castoff-impressive-as-brewer-.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 22 Apr 2009 07:55:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Philadelphia - As odd as it sounds, it was probably better for theMilwaukeeBrewers that Jason Kendall singled instead of whacking a double with one out in the ninth inning Sunday at Citi Field.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cincinnati Reds Notes, Quotes 2009-04-21]]></title><link>http://www.redsground.com/news/cincinnati-reds-notes-quotes-2326.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 21 Apr 2009 07:55:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[¿OF Laynce Nix is tied for the team lead with three doubles even though he has only 12 at-bats. Two of the doubles came as a pinch-hitter and one during a start Sunday against Houston as he continues to serve as the team's top left-handed pinch-hitter an]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cincinnati Reds Roster Report 2009-04-21]]></title><link>http://www.redsground.com/news/cincinnati-reds-roster-report-2327.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 21 Apr 2009 07:55:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Reds' start is amazing when you consider how poor their hitting has been thus far. But their bats might have a tough time awakening against the Cubs' and Braves' pitching staffs. PLAYER NEWS: --SS Alex Gonzalez, hitting .069, was given Monday off agai]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cincinnati Reds Inside Pitch 2009-04-21]]></title><link>http://www.redsground.com/news/cincinnati-reds-inside-pitch-2328.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 21 Apr 2009 07:55:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Right fielder Jay Bruce has missed the last three games with a swollen right hand but is hopeful of playing Tuesday when the Reds open a three-game series against the Cubs in Wrigley Field. Bruce first injured the hand April 13 in Milwaukee when he was hi]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Reds-Cubs Preview 2009-04-21]]></title><link>http://www.redsground.com/news/reds-cubs-preview-2329.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 21 Apr 2009 07:55:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[After two days off, the Chicago Cubs are gearing up for a heavy dose of baseball.The Cubs will begin a stretch of 20 straight games without an off day when they open a three-game home series against the Cincinnati Reds on Tuesday night.Chicago (7-4) had t]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Nobody should be upset by Swisher's words]]></title><link>http://www.redsground.com/news/nobody-should-be-upset-by-swisher-s-words.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 21 Apr 2009 07:55:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Nick Swisher said something his former skipper didn't like, but Ken Rosenthal says Ozzie Guillen is just overreacting.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Reds rally in seventh to edge Astros]]></title><link>http://www.redsground.com/news/reds-rally-in-seventh-to-edge-astros.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 21 Apr 2009 07:55:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Cincinnati Reds are starting to believe in themselves.Joey Votto's two-run double in the seventh inning lifted the Reds to a 4-3 victory over the Houston Astros on Monday night.Trailing 3-2, Paul Janish and Willy Taveras singled before Votto's hit. It]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Do you think the Phillies are worried? ]]></title><link>http://www.redsground.com/news/do-you-think-the-phillies-are-worried-.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 21 Apr 2009 07:55:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Apr. 20, 2009 (The Gazette delivered byNewstex) --]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Mets sign Wily Mo Pena ]]></title><link>http://www.redsground.com/news/mets-sign-wily-mo-pena-.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 21 Apr 2009 07:55:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Apr. 20, 2009 (Newsday delivered byNewstex) --]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rodriguez dominant as Astros blank Reds Lefty fans 10 to tie career high, allows two hits ASTROS: Rodriguez battery works well ]]></title><link>http://www.redsground.com/news/rodriguez-dominant-as-astros-blank-reds-lefty-fans-10-to-tie-career-high-allows-two-hits-astros-rodriguez-battery-works-well-.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 21 Apr 2009 07:55:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Astros update]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cincinnati Reds Roster Report 2009-04-20]]></title><link>http://www.redsground.com/news/cincinnati-reds-roster-report-2318.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 20 Apr 2009 07:55:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Reds' start is amazing when you consider how poor their hitting has been thus far. But their bats might have a tough time awakening against the Cubs' and Braves' pitching staffs. PLAYER NEWS: --1B Jay Bruce played three games after getting hit by a pi]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cincinnati Reds Inside Pitch 2009-04-20]]></title><link>http://www.redsground.com/news/cincinnati-reds-inside-pitch-2319.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 20 Apr 2009 07:55:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Usually mild-mannered right-hander Aaron Harang beat up a Gatorade container and threw a bat in the dugout Saturday in Minute Maid Park after he came out of the game. The frustrations finally are getting to him. He said it was because the first six Housto]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cincinnati Reds Notes, Quotes 2009-04-20]]></title><link>http://www.redsground.com/news/cincinnati-reds-notes-quotes-2320.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 20 Apr 2009 07:55:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--INF Paul Janish suddenly became the team's emergency pitcher and its backup catcher in case of a major blowout. Manager Dusty Baker discovered that Janish was a shortstop/closer in high school and that he was an emergency catcher at Rice University. Jan]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Reds-Astros Preview 2009-04-19]]></title><link>http://www.redsground.com/news/reds-astros-preview-2321.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 20 Apr 2009 07:55:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Cincinnati Reds were worried about Bronson Arroyo's effectiveness after an injury to his throwing arm in spring training. He is quickly putting to rest any indication that it's bothering him.The right-hander looks to open a season with three consecuti]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Owings delivers at plate to get Reds a W]]></title><link>http://www.redsground.com/news/owings-delivers-at-plate-to-get-reds-a-w.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 20 Apr 2009 07:55:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Micah Owings isn't your ordinary starting pitcher. After all, not many love to hit in clutch situations.Owings' pinch two-run double in the seventh inning helped the Cincinnati Reds rally for a 4-2 victory over the Houston Astros on Sunday.Owings hit the ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Lurie: Major league pitching has been unseasonably cold so far this season ]]></title><link>http://www.redsground.com/news/lurie-major-league-pitching-has-been-unseasonably-cold-so-far-this-season-.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 20 Apr 2009 07:55:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[With two weeks of the 2009 Baseball season now concluded have we learned anything from the performance of the teams?]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Reds-Astros Preview 2009-04-19]]></title><link>http://www.redsground.com/news/reds-astros-preview-2324.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 20 Apr 2009 07:55:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Edinson Volquez's first half last season earned him a spot on the NL All-Star team, but his performance from mid-July on wasn't nearly as sharp.His start to 2009 has been even shakier.Volquez will try to get back on track Sunday as the Cincinnati Reds pla]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rodriguez pitches Astros past Reds 2009-04-19]]></title><link>http://www.redsground.com/news/rodriguez-pitches-astros-past-reds-2325.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 20 Apr 2009 07:55:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Wandy Rodriguez pumped his fist after finishing off a sterling performance with a strikeout, getting out of the only jam he faced in seven innings.Rodriguez allowed two hits and tied his career best with 10 strikeouts to lead the Houston Astros to a 7-0 v]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Reds-Astros Preview 2009-04-19]]></title><link>http://www.redsground.com/news/reds-astros-preview-2311.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 19 Apr 2009 07:55:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Edinson Volquez's first half last season earned him a spot on the NL All-Star team, but his performance from mid-July on wasn't nearly as sharp.His start to 2009 has been even shakier.Volquez will try to get back on track Sunday as the Cincinnati Reds pla]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rodriguez pitches Astros past Reds]]></title><link>http://www.redsground.com/news/rodriguez-pitches-astros-past-reds.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 19 Apr 2009 07:55:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Wandy Rodriguez pumped his fist after finishing off a sterling performance with a strikeout, getting out of the only jam he faced in seven innings.Rodriguez allowed two hits and tied his career best with 10 strikeouts to lead the Houston Astros to a 7-0 v]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Reds OF Bruce sits out with sore hand]]></title><link>http://www.redsground.com/news/reds-of-bruce-sits-out-with-sore-hand.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 19 Apr 2009 07:55:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Cincinnati Reds outfielder Jay Bruce is out of the lineup for the game against the Houston Astros because of a sore right hand.Bruce had started all nine games this season and was hitting .167. He injured the hand when he was hit by a pitch at Milwaukee. ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cincinnati Reds Notes, Quotes 2009-04-18]]></title><link>http://www.redsground.com/news/cincinnati-reds-notes-quotes-2314.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 19 Apr 2009 07:55:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--INF Drew Sutton was sent to the Reds to complete a late spring trade that sent INF Jeff Keppinger to the Astros. Sutton, a No. 15 draft pick in 2004, was sent to Class AAA Louisville. --OF Darnell McDonald and OF Laynce Nix both made the team out of spr]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cincinnati Reds Roster Report 2009-04-18]]></title><link>http://www.redsground.com/news/cincinnati-reds-roster-report-2315.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 19 Apr 2009 07:55:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The lower third of the order produced nothing for the team in the first week of the season, with No. 8 hitter Alex Gonzalez going 0-for-12 and No. 7 hitter Ramon Hernandez hitting .067 (1-for-15), but manager Dusty Baker was not concerned. He cited the fa]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cincinnati Reds Inside Pitch 2009-04-18]]></title><link>http://www.redsground.com/news/cincinnati-reds-inside-pitch-2316.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 19 Apr 2009 07:55:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Jared Burton says he isn't a feel pitcher or a finesse pitcher. He just likes to cock and throw as hard as he can. So when things go bad, as they did in Milwaukee Wednesday (one inning, four runs, three hits), he isn't sure how to mend it. "There really i]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Reds-Astros Preview 2009-04-18]]></title><link>http://www.redsground.com/news/reds-astros-preview-2317.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 19 Apr 2009 07:55:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[A dramatic comeback led the Cincinnati Reds to victory in their series opener in Houston on Friday night, but they were never behind the last time Aaron Harang was on the hill.Harang will try to pitch a second straight shutout when the Reds continue their]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cincinnati Reds Notes, Quotes 2009-04-18]]></title><link>http://www.redsground.com/news/cincinnati-reds-notes-quotes-2304.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 18 Apr 2009 07:55:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--INF Drew Sutton was sent to the Reds to complete a late spring trade that sent INF Jeff Keppinger to the Astros. Sutton, a No. 15 draft pick in 2004, was sent to Class AAA Louisville. --OF Darnell McDonald and OF Laynce Nix both made the team out of spr]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cincinnati Reds Roster Report 2009-04-18]]></title><link>http://www.redsground.com/news/cincinnati-reds-roster-report-2305.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 18 Apr 2009 07:55:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The lower third of the order produced nothing for the team in the first week of the season, with No. 8 hitter Alex Gonzalez going 0-for-12 and No. 7 hitter Ramon Hernandez hitting .067 (1-for-15), but manager Dusty Baker was not concerned. He cited the fa]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cincinnati Reds Inside Pitch 2009-04-18]]></title><link>http://www.redsground.com/news/cincinnati-reds-inside-pitch-2306.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 18 Apr 2009 07:55:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Jared Burton says he isn't a feel pitcher or a finesse pitcher. He just likes to cock and throw as hard as he can. So when things go bad, as they did in Milwaukee Wednesday (one inning, four runs, three hits), he isn't sure how to mend it. "There really i]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Reds-Astros Preview 2009-04-18]]></title><link>http://www.redsground.com/news/reds-astros-preview-2307.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 18 Apr 2009 07:55:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[A dramatic comeback led the Cincinnati Reds to victory in their series opener in Houston on Friday night, but they were never behind the last time Aaron Harang was on the hill.Harang will try to pitch a second straight shutout when the Reds continue their]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Valverde blows save as Astros fall to Reds]]></title><link>http://www.redsground.com/news/valverde-blows-save-as-astros-fall-to-reds.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 18 Apr 2009 07:55:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Ramon Hernandez got just enough of it to avoid a disappointing loss for the Cincinnati Reds.Hernandez's two-run homer in the ninth inning barely cleared the fence in right field, sending the Reds to a 2-1 victory over the Houston Astros on Friday night."I]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Berkman's 3-run HR launches a win streak Tie-breaking blast in 6th lifts Astros over Bucs ASTROS: Relievers get the job done ]]></title><link>http://www.redsground.com/news/berkman-s-3-run-hr-launches-a-win-streak-tie-breaking-blast-in-6th-lifts-astros-over-bucs-astros-relievers-get-the-job-done-.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 18 Apr 2009 07:55:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Astros update]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tribe must rebuild from within]]></title><link>http://www.redsground.com/news/tribe-must-rebuild-from-within.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 18 Apr 2009 07:55:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Indians' Golden Age is well behind them, Ken Rosenthal says. But in the AL Central, they still might be good enough.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cincinnati Reds Roster Report 2009-04-17]]></title><link>http://www.redsground.com/news/cincinnati-reds-roster-report-2295.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 17 Apr 2009 07:55:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The lower third of the order produced nothing for the team in the first week of the season, with No. 8 hitter Alex Gonzalez going 0-for-12 and No. 7 hitter Ramon Hernandez hitting .067 (1-for-15), but manager Dusty Baker was not concerned. He cited the fa]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cincinnati Reds Inside Pitch 2009-04-17]]></title><link>http://www.redsground.com/news/cincinnati-reds-inside-pitch-2296.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 17 Apr 2009 07:55:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Whether the games were at home or on the road, the Houston Astros were a nemesis last year for the Cincinnati Reds. The Reds were 3-12 last year against the Astros and had losing records against every team in the NL Central but Milwaukee (10-8). Manager D]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cincinnati Reds Notes, Quotes 2009-04-17]]></title><link>http://www.redsground.com/news/cincinnati-reds-notes-quotes-2297.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 17 Apr 2009 07:55:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--RHP Johnny Cueto was 0-3 in four starts against the Astros last year, and the Reds were 3-12. Cueto gets the first chance to turn that around when he opens a four-game series Friday in Minute Maid Park against the Astros. --1B Joey Votto, second in NL R]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[A HAND IN VICTORY]]></title><link>http://www.redsground.com/news/a-hand-in-victory.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 17 Apr 2009 07:55:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[It was a perfect night for Mike Cameron to have a perfect night.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[ROBINSON'S LEGACY NEVER WEARS OUT]]></title><link>http://www.redsground.com/news/robinson-s-legacy-never-wears-out.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 17 Apr 2009 07:55:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Nearly two hours before Wednesday night's game with the Cincinnati Reds, Mike Cameron already was wearing his game jersey with No. 42 on the back. For Cameron, it's never too early to honor Jackie Robinson.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Reds-Astros Preview 2009-04-16]]></title><link>http://www.redsground.com/news/reds-astros-preview-2300.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 17 Apr 2009 07:55:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Houston Astros ace Roy Oswalt came into this season as the leader of a patchwork starting rotation, but he's still looking for his first win of the year. The veteran right-hander has to like his chances going into a series against the Cincinnati Reds.Oswa]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Reds get INF Sutton to complete trade]]></title><link>http://www.redsground.com/news/reds-get-inf-sutton-to-complete-trade.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 17 Apr 2009 07:55:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Reds acquired minor league infielder Drew Sutton from Houston to complete the trade that sent shortstop Jeff Keppinger to the Astros during spring training.The trade was completed Thursday, and the 25-year-old Sutton will report to Triple-A Louisville]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[NOTES  Timing just not right for Braun  Leftfielder looks for cure for ailing swing ]]></title><link>http://www.redsground.com/news/notes-timing-just-not-right-for-braun-leftfielder-looks-for-cure-for-ailing-swing-.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 17 Apr 2009 07:55:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Speculation has been rampant, butMilwaukeeBrewers leftfielder Ryan Braun assured inquiring minds that he is 100% healthy. The strained intercostal muscle that sidelined him in spring training is fine.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[A command performance  Looper walks one as he picks up first victory with Brewers ]]></title><link>http://www.redsground.com/news/a-command-performance-looper-walks-one-as-he-picks-up-first-victory-with-brewers-.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 17 Apr 2009 07:55:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[One was a very big number Wednesday night for Braden Looper.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[HITTERS FAIL TO PITCH IN THIS TIME]]></title><link>http://www.redsground.com/news/hitters-fail-to-pitch-in-this-time.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 16 Apr 2009 07:55:10 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[At least you couldn't blame the starting pitching this time.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cincinnati Reds Inside Pitch 2009-04-16]]></title><link>http://www.redsground.com/news/cincinnati-reds-inside-pitch-2287.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 16 Apr 2009 07:55:10 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[One problem that plagued the Reds last season was impatience at the plate -- not taking walks, and swinging at bad pitches. Eight games into the 2009 season, things have turned around. The Reds have 40 walks, fifth in the National League, but three of the]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cincinnati Reds Notes, Quotes 2009-04-16]]></title><link>http://www.redsground.com/news/cincinnati-reds-notes-quotes-2288.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 16 Apr 2009 07:55:10 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--CF Willy Taveras, acquired to become the ignition switch atop the batting order, has hit safely in five of his first seven games and scored at least one run in six of those seven games. He has three stolen bases after leading the NL last year with 68 wh]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cincinnati Reds Roster Report 2009-04-16]]></title><link>http://www.redsground.com/news/cincinnati-reds-roster-report-2289.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 16 Apr 2009 07:55:10 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The lower third of the order produced nothing for the team in the first week of the season, with No. 8 hitter Alex Gonzalez going 0-for-12 and No. 7 hitter Ramon Hernandez hitting .067 (1-for-15), but manager Dusty Baker was not concerned. He cited the fa]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Nady's injury rocks Yanks' outfield]]></title><link>http://www.redsground.com/news/nady-s-injury-rocks-yanks-outfield.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 16 Apr 2009 07:55:10 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Outfield was supposed to be an area of strength for the Yankees. Xavier Nady's injury makes it dangerously thin, Ken Rosenthal says.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Brewers 9, Reds 3]]></title><link>http://www.redsground.com/news/brewers-9-reds-3.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 16 Apr 2009 07:55:10 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Given the strength of their lineup, the Milwaukee Brewers knew it was only a matter of time before they'd have the kind of offensive outburst they're capable of putting together.Still, it was a relief when it finally came.The Brewers' offense finally woke]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cameron sparks Brewers' offense in win vs. Reds]]></title><link>http://www.redsground.com/news/cameron-sparks-brewers-offense-in-win-vs-reds.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 16 Apr 2009 07:55:10 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Given the strength of their lineup, the Milwaukee Brewers knew it was only a matter of time before they'd have the kind of offensive outburst they're capable of putting together.Still, it was a relief when it finally came.The Brewers' offense finally woke]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[GAME REPORT  REDS 6, BREWERS 1 ]]></title><link>http://www.redsground.com/news/game-report-reds-6-brewers-1-.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 16 Apr 2009 07:55:10 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[INSIDE PITCH]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[NOTES  Weeks avoids any serious damage  Second baseman was hit in jaw by a pitch ]]></title><link>http://www.redsground.com/news/notes-weeks-avoids-any-serious-damage-second-baseman-was-hit-in-jaw-by-a-pitch-.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 16 Apr 2009 07:55:10 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Much to the surprise of nearly everyone who witnessed it,MilwaukeeBrewers second baseman Rickie Weeks escaped with only slight swelling and soreness after being struck on the jaw by a pitch Monday night.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cincinnati Reds Inside Pitch 2009-04-15]]></title><link>http://www.redsground.com/news/cincinnati-reds-inside-pitch-2277.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 15 Apr 2009 07:55:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Shortstop Alex Gonzalez, 0-for-16 to start the season, and catcher Ramon Hernandez, hitting .105, used Tuesday as a work day that didn't include playing a game. Both players arrived early at Miller Park and took extended extra hitting to do what they coul]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cincinnati Reds Notes, Quotes 2009-04-15]]></title><link>http://www.redsground.com/news/cincinnati-reds-notes-quotes-2278.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 15 Apr 2009 07:55:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--LF Chris Dickerson, the team's No. 2 hitter, could soon become the leadoff hitter. He has five walks, three hits and a sacrifice fly in his 16 plate appearances. --RHP David Weathers, 39, became the 20th player in major league history to pitch in 900 ga]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cincinnati Reds Roster Report 2009-04-15]]></title><link>http://www.redsground.com/news/cincinnati-reds-roster-report-2279.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 15 Apr 2009 07:55:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The lower third of the order produced nothing for the team in the first week of the season, with No. 8 hitter Alex Gonzalez going 0-for-12 and No. 7 hitter Ramon Hernandez hitting .067 (1-for-15), but manager Dusty Baker was not concerned. He cited the fa]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[LOSS OF CONTROL]]></title><link>http://www.redsground.com/news/loss-of-control.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 15 Apr 2009 07:55:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[One minute Yovani Gallardo was cruising along to his second victory of the season. The next, he was lost in the fog.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[GALLARDO LATEST TO LOSE CONTROL  ]]></title><link>http://www.redsground.com/news/gallardo-latest-to-lose-control-.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 15 Apr 2009 07:55:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[One minute Yovani Gallardo was cruising along to his second victory of the season. The next, he was lost in the fog.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Old haunts haunting to Tiant ]]></title><link>http://www.redsground.com/news/old-haunts-haunting-to-tiant-.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 15 Apr 2009 07:55:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[A wise old woman, her cheeks wet with tears, warned Luis Tiant how much it would hurt to go home.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Reds ride Arroyo in win over Brewers]]></title><link>http://www.redsground.com/news/reds-ride-arroyo-in-win-over-brewers.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 15 Apr 2009 07:55:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Milwaukee Brewers certainly aren't panicking.They aren't really pitching or hitting, either. And even this early in the season, a team that expects to be a contender was showing signs of concern after Tuesday's 6-1 loss to the Cincinnati Reds."I don't]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Reds-Brewers Preview 2009-04-15]]></title><link>http://www.redsground.com/news/reds-brewers-preview-2284.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 15 Apr 2009 07:55:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Micah Owings can swing the bat. Whether he can effectively pitch after battling back from an injured right shoulder last season remains to be seen.The right-hander makes his Cincinnati mound debut on Wednesday night against the Milwaukee Brewers as the Re]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Bruce's gaffe adds to bad day]]></title><link>http://www.redsground.com/news/bruce-s-gaffe-adds-to-bad-day.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 15 Apr 2009 07:55:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[CINCINNATI - In the ugliness of a 10-2 loss, it is difficult to smear the lipstick all over one face.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cincinnati Reds Inside Pitch 2009-04-14]]></title><link>http://www.redsground.com/news/cincinnati-reds-inside-pitch-2268.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 14 Apr 2009 07:55:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Second baseman Brandon Phillips would prefer not to bat cleanup, but he is the man manager Dusty Baker wants to split first baseman Joey Votto (third) and right fielder Jay Bruce (fifth), who bat from the left side. Phillips has started well this season, ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cincinnati Reds Notes, Quotes 2009-04-14]]></title><link>http://www.redsground.com/news/cincinnati-reds-notes-quotes-2269.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 14 Apr 2009 07:55:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--SS Alex Gonzalez is still hitless for two years -- he sat out all of last year with a knee injury and has begun this season 0-for-16. He'll maintain his spot in the lineup, batting eighth, because his glove is so valuable. --OF Laynce Nix, the only true]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cincinnati Reds Roster Report 2009-04-14]]></title><link>http://www.redsground.com/news/cincinnati-reds-roster-report-2270.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 14 Apr 2009 07:55:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The lower third of the order produced nothing for the team in the first week of the season, with No. 8 hitter Alex Gonzalez going 0-for-12 and No. 7 hitter Ramon Hernandez hitting .067 (1-for-15), but manager Dusty Baker was not concerned. He cited the fa]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Reds-Brewers Preview 2009-04-14]]></title><link>http://www.redsground.com/news/reds-brewers-preview-2271.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 14 Apr 2009 07:55:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The second half of Manny Parra's rookie season was forgettable. So was his first start of 2009.When Parra takes the mound at Miller Park on Tuesday night, he'll try to get himself and the Milwaukee Brewers back on track as they face the Cincinnati Reds in]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Reds use six-run third to to down Brewers]]></title><link>http://www.redsground.com/news/reds-use-six-run-third-to-to-down-brewers.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 14 Apr 2009 07:55:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Edwin Encarnacion guessed he would see a fastball from Milwaukee Brewers ace Yovani Gallardo. He didn't expect the pitch to be right in his zone.Encarnacion hit a towering grand slam to cap a six-run rally with two outs in the third inning, and the Cincin]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Pirates running into aces at wrong time ]]></title><link>http://www.redsground.com/news/pirates-running-into-aces-at-wrong-time-.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 14 Apr 2009 07:55:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[For the second time in three games, thePirates were on the opposite end of stellar pitching performances.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cincinnati's Harang shuts out Pirates ]]></title><link>http://www.redsground.com/news/cincinnati-s-harang-shuts-out-pirates-.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 14 Apr 2009 07:55:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[CINCINNATI ? ThePirates turned a rare triple play and a flashy double play ? both starring shortstop Jack Wilson ? on Sunday at Great American Ball Park.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Series preview]]></title><link>http://www.redsground.com/news/series-preview.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 14 Apr 2009 07:55:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Where: Miller Park]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Reds-Brewers Preview 2009-04-13]]></title><link>http://www.redsground.com/news/reds-brewers-preview-2276.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 14 Apr 2009 07:55:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Cincinnati Reds didn't have much success within the division or on the road in 2008, but the one exception to that was their play at Miller Park.The Reds begin their first road trip of the season Monday night when they send Edinson Volquez to the moun]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[THERE WERE BRIGHT SPOTS REDS BLANK PIRATES REDS 2, PIRATES 0 ]]></title><link>http://www.redsground.com/news/there-were-bright-spots-reds-blank-pirates-reds-2-pirates-0-.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 13 Apr 2009 07:55:10 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[By Chuck Finder]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[DIFFERENT FEEL FOR HOME OPENER PIRATES NOTEBOOK ]]></title><link>http://www.redsground.com/news/different-feel-for-home-opener-pirates-notebook-.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 13 Apr 2009 07:55:10 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[CINCINNATI -- The P on their caps will be replaced by a PBP, headgear that the visiting team also will don for pregame introductions. Their left uniform sleeve will carry a commemorative patch bearing that same acronym for the Pittsburgh Bureau of Police.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cincinnati Reds Inside Pitch 2009-04-13]]></title><link>http://www.redsground.com/news/cincinnati-reds-inside-pitch-2261.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 13 Apr 2009 07:55:10 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Reds embark Monday on an 11-day, 10-game trip. It's the most days the team will be away from home this season, and the 10 games match the longest trek of the year. And while is it is the first trip, manager Dusty Baker calls it "an important trip beca]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cincinnati Reds Notes, Quotes 2009-04-13]]></title><link>http://www.redsground.com/news/cincinnati-reds-notes-quotes-2262.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 13 Apr 2009 07:55:10 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--RHP Micah Owings has yet to throw a pitch for the Reds, but he already has two pinch-hitting appearances this season (1-for-2 with a double). Owings, a career .322 hitter (38-for-118), will be used often as a pinch hitter on days when he doesn't start. ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cincinnati Reds Roster Report 2009-04-13]]></title><link>http://www.redsground.com/news/cincinnati-reds-roster-report-2263.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 13 Apr 2009 07:55:10 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The lower third of the order produced nothing for the team in the first week of the season, with No. 8 hitter Alex Gonzalez going 0-for-12 and No. 7 hitter Ramon Hernandez hitting .067 (1-for-15), but manager Dusty Baker was not concerned. He cited the fa]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Reds-Brewers Preview 2009-04-13]]></title><link>http://www.redsground.com/news/reds-brewers-preview-2264.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 13 Apr 2009 07:55:10 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Cincinnati Reds didn't have much success within the division or on the road in 2008, but the one exception to that was their play at Miller Park.The Reds begin their first road trip of the season Monday night when they send Edinson Volquez to the moun]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Pirates pull off triple play against Reds, but still lose ]]></title><link>http://www.redsground.com/news/pirates-pull-off-triple-play-against-reds-but-still-lose-.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 13 Apr 2009 07:55:10 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[CINCINNATI ? ThePirates fell behind early and never recovered in a 2-0 loss to the Cincinnati Reds Sunday afternoon at Great American Ball Park.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Pirates manage to blast past Reds ]]></title><link>http://www.redsground.com/news/pirates-manage-to-blast-past-reds-.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 13 Apr 2009 07:55:10 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[CINCINNATI ? It started with Paul Maholm's solid pitching, ended with catcher Ryan Doumit's ninth-inning grand slam and featured an impressive display of left fielder Nyjer Morgan's baserunning in between.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[ 2009-04-13]]></title><link>http://www.redsground.com/news/-2267.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 13 Apr 2009 07:55:10 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[??? Sunday's game]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Friday night's game to be rescheduled ]]></title><link>http://www.redsground.com/news/friday-night-s-game-to-be-rescheduled-.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 12 Apr 2009 07:55:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[? ThePirates' game against the Cincinnati Reds, which was scheduled for 7:10 p.m. Friday, was postponed due to rain. The game will be made up at a later date, which hasn't been announced. The call was made at approximately 7:30 p.m., when the rain didn't ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Maholm's pitching solid as Pirates beat up on the Reds ]]></title><link>http://www.redsground.com/news/maholm-s-pitching-solid-as-pirates-beat-up-on-the-reds-.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 12 Apr 2009 07:55:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[CINCINNATI ? Paul Maholm pitched seven solid innings and catcher Ryan Doumit hit a ninth-inning grand slam to seal thePirates' 10-2 victory against the Cincinnati Reds this afternoon at the Great American Ball Park.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Pirates-Reds Preview 2009-04-11]]></title><link>http://www.redsground.com/news/pirates-reds-preview-2254.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 12 Apr 2009 07:55:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[A little extra time off may have been all the Pittsburgh Pirates needed to get their offense in gear.The Pirates look to build on their highest-scoring contest of the season and sweep a rain-shortened two-game series from the Cincinnati Reds on Sunday at ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Doumit slam highlights rout by Pirates]]></title><link>http://www.redsground.com/news/doumit-slam-highlights-rout-by-pirates.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 12 Apr 2009 07:55:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Ryan Doumit settled in front of a laptop set up on a folding table in the middle of the clubhouse, reached for the mouse and selected the video of his last swing.The Pirates catcher clicked on it seven times, replaying the moment when he connected for his]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Reds on deck ]]></title><link>http://www.redsground.com/news/reds-on-deck-.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 12 Apr 2009 07:55:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[NEXT GAME]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[ 2009-04-11]]></title><link>http://www.redsground.com/news/-2257.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 12 Apr 2009 07:55:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[n Today]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cincinnati Reds Notes, Quotes 2009-04-11]]></title><link>http://www.redsground.com/news/cincinnati-reds-notes-quotes-2258.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 12 Apr 2009 07:55:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--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 medic]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[ 2009-04-11]]></title><link>http://www.redsground.com/news/-2243.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 11 Apr 2009 07:55:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[n Today]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[GOUT IN ELBOW CAUSES RUSSELL TO HAVE SURGERY GOUT CAUSES RUSSELL TO HAVE ELBOW SURGERY PIRATES VS. REDS, PPD. ]]></title><link>http://www.redsground.com/news/gout-in-elbow-causes-russell-to-have-surgery-gout-causes-russell-to-have-elbow-surgery-pirates-vs-reds-ppd-.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 11 Apr 2009 07:55:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[CINCINNATI -- After 16 losing seasons and a bunch of unsuccessful five-year plans it has come to this for thePirates:]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[HADDIX'S GHOST HOVERED OVER ST. LOUIS THURSDAY ]]></title><link>http://www.redsground.com/news/haddix-s-ghost-hovered-over-st-louis-thursday-.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 11 Apr 2009 07:55:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[CINCINNATI -- Holy ghost of Harvey Haddix, imagine if thePirates were actually no-hit by St. Louis' Chris Carpenter and had won that game Thursday ...]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cincinnati Reds Notes, Quotes 2009-04-11]]></title><link>http://www.redsground.com/news/cincinnati-reds-notes-quotes-2246.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 11 Apr 2009 07:55:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--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 medic]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cincinnati Reds Roster Report 2009-04-11]]></title><link>http://www.redsground.com/news/cincinnati-reds-roster-report-2247.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 11 Apr 2009 07:55:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Reds are primed for a big season out of a well-established pitching staff, led by 17-game winner Edinson Volquez, but the team has not replaced the 40 homers, 100 RBIs, 100 runs and 100 walks provided every year by traded Adam Dunn. Cincinnati may str]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cincinnati Reds Inside Pitch 2009-04-11]]></title><link>http://www.redsground.com/news/cincinnati-reds-inside-pitch-2248.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 11 Apr 2009 07:55:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[A few hours before Friday's game against Pittsburgh, Reds manager Dusty Baker finally got to fill out a lineup card with the starting combination he hopes to be using for the bulk of the 2009 season. With right-hander Jeff Karstens starting for the Pirate]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Bucs, Reds game postponed ]]></title><link>http://www.redsground.com/news/bucs-reds-game-postponed-.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 11 Apr 2009 07:55:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[CINCINNATI ??? ThePirates game against the Cincinnati Reds, which was scheduled for a 7:10 p.m. start tonight, has been postponed due to rain.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Pirates-Reds Preview 2009-04-11]]></title><link>http://www.redsground.com/news/pirates-reds-preview-2250.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 11 Apr 2009 07:55:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[From their manager on down, the Pittsburgh Pirates are ailing. With games scheduled for the first eight days of the season they weren't upset to see their series opener with the Cincinnati Reds postponed by rain.They're hoping another start from their top]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rain wipes out Pirates-Reds series opener]]></title><link>http://www.redsground.com/news/rain-wipes-out-pirates-reds-series-opener.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 11 Apr 2009 07:55:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Nobody minded sitting this one out.Steady rain forced the Pittsburgh Pirates and Cincinnati Reds to postpone the opening game of their series Friday night, giving the two ailing teams an extra day to get healthy.The game was called off 18 minutes after it]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[PIRATES LACK THUMP, AND THAT'LL HURT PIRATES' LACK OF THUMP HURTS ]]></title><link>http://www.redsground.com/news/pirates-lack-thump-and-that-ll-hurt-pirates-lack-of-thump-hurts-.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 10 Apr 2009 07:55:10 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[ST. LOUIS]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[ 2009-04-10]]></title><link>http://www.redsground.com/news/-2235.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 10 Apr 2009 07:55:10 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[subhead>n Today]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Wieters, Price lead cavalcade of stars]]></title><link>http://www.redsground.com/news/wieters-price-lead-cavalcade-of-stars.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 10 Apr 2009 07:55:10 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[A year ago, it was outfielder Jay Bruce and third baseman Evan Longoria.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cincinnati Reds Notes, Quotes 2009-04-10]]></title><link>http://www.redsground.com/news/cincinnati-reds-notes-quotes-2237.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 10 Apr 2009 07:55:10 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--RHP Johnny Cueto will be hard-pressed to match last year's debut when he makes his first start of the season Friday against Pittsburgh. Last season against Arizona, Cueto became the first pitcher since 1900 to debut with as many as 10 strikeouts and no ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cincinnati Reds Roster Report 2009-04-10]]></title><link>http://www.redsground.com/news/cincinnati-reds-roster-report-2238.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 10 Apr 2009 07:55:10 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Reds are primed for a big season out of a well-established pitching staff, led by 17-game winner Edinson Volquez, but the team has not replaced the 40 homers, 100 RBIs, 100 runs and 100 walks provided every year by traded Adam Dunn. Cincinnati may str]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cincinnati Reds Inside Pitch 2009-04-10]]></title><link>http://www.redsground.com/news/cincinnati-reds-inside-pitch-2239.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 10 Apr 2009 07:55:10 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[In his first National League season last year, Edinson Volquez pitched his way onto the All-Star team by not allowing more than one earned run in any of his first eight starts, tying a major league record. The right-hander won't approach that mark this se]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Runs in the Third ]]></title><link>http://www.redsground.com/news/runs-in-the-third-.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 10 Apr 2009 07:55:10 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Apr. 9, 2009 (Baseball Musings delivered by Newstex) --]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Mets, K-Rod navigate tightrope ]]></title><link>http://www.redsground.com/news/mets-k-rod-navigate-tightrope-.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 10 Apr 2009 07:55:10 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Mets 9]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[GAMEDAY LIVE 3: Mets at Reds ]]></title><link>http://www.redsground.com/news/gameday-live-3-mets-at-reds-.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 10 Apr 2009 07:55:10 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Apr. 9, 2009 (Newsday delivered by Newstex) --]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[ 2009-04-09]]></title><link>http://www.redsground.com/news/-2225.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 09 Apr 2009 07:55:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[TRANSACTIONS]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cincinnati Reds Inside Pitch 2009-04-09]]></title><link>http://www.redsground.com/news/cincinnati-reds-inside-pitch-2226.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 09 Apr 2009 07:55:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Perhaps the best news to come out of Cincinnati's 2-1 opening-day loss to the Mets was that shortstop Alex Gonzalez got through it unscathed. Before Wednesday's game, Gonzalez said he felt normal after his first start since Sept. 12, 2007, a span of 179 g]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cincinnati Reds Notes, Quotes 2009-04-09]]></title><link>http://www.redsground.com/news/cincinnati-reds-notes-quotes-2227.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 09 Apr 2009 07:55:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--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 sp]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cincinnati Reds Roster Report 2009-04-09]]></title><link>http://www.redsground.com/news/cincinnati-reds-roster-report-2228.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 09 Apr 2009 07:55:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Reds are primed for a big season out of a well-established pitching staff, led by 17-game winner Edinson Volquez, but the team has not replaced the 40 homers, 100 RBIs, 100 runs and 100 walks provided every year by traded Adam Dunn. Cincinnati may str]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Mets-Reds Preview 2009-04-09]]></title><link>http://www.redsground.com/news/mets-reds-preview-2229.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 09 Apr 2009 07:55:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The boos might still be ringing in Oliver Perez's ears, but he'll be miles away from New York Mets fans in his season debut.Looking to put an atrocious spring training start behind him, Perez will try to lead the Mets to their first sweep of the Cincinnat]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Mets 9, Reds 7]]></title><link>http://www.redsground.com/news/mets-9-reds-7.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 09 Apr 2009 07:55:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The bases were loaded, the small crowd was on its feet screaming, and the New York Mets were getting a familiar, haunting feeling.For a few moments, it looked like 2008 all over again.Instead of folding, the Mets pulled off a great escape on Wednesday nig]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[K-Rod shaky, but gets Mets to 2-0]]></title><link>http://www.redsground.com/news/k-rod-shaky-but-gets-mets-to-2-0.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 09 Apr 2009 07:55:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The bases were loaded, the small crowd was on its feet screaming, and the New York Mets were getting a familiar, haunting feeling.For a few moments, it looked like 2008 all over again.Instead of folding, the Mets pulled off a great escape on Wednesday nig]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[ROUND ROCK EXPRESS 2009 SEASON PREVIEW ]]></title><link>http://www.redsground.com/news/round-rock-express-2009-season-preview-.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 09 Apr 2009 07:55:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Since the team began play in 2000, more than 225 players have taken the field for the Round Rock Express. Some played for two or three seasons. Some played for only two or three games.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Baseball's top 100 highest-paid players ]]></title><link>http://www.redsground.com/news/baseball-s-top-100-highest-paid-players-.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 09 Apr 2009 07:55:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The 2009 salaries for the top 100 highest-paid major league baseball players on opening day rosters and disabled lists.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cincinnati Reds Inside Pitch 2009-04-08]]></title><link>http://www.redsground.com/news/cincinnati-reds-inside-pitch-2217.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 08 Apr 2009 07:55:10 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Willy Taveras, signed in the offseason to be the ignition switch as a leadoff hitter and a stellar defensive player, missed his first game on opening day Monday. Taveras came down with the flu, which was running rampant through the Reds' clubhouse. He hop]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cincinnati Reds Notes, Quotes 2009-04-08]]></title><link>http://www.redsground.com/news/cincinnati-reds-notes-quotes-2218.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 08 Apr 2009 07:55:10 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--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 highli]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cincinnati Reds Roster Report 2009-04-08]]></title><link>http://www.redsground.com/news/cincinnati-reds-roster-report-2219.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 08 Apr 2009 07:55:10 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Reds are primed for a big season out of a well-established pitching staff, led by 17-game winner Edinson Volquez, but the team has not replaced the 40 homers, 100 RBIs, 100 runs and 100 walks provided every year by traded Adam Dunn. Cincinnati may str]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ex-Dragons return to Fifth Third]]></title><link>http://www.redsground.com/news/ex-dragons-return-to-fifth-third.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 08 Apr 2009 07:55:10 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[DAYTON - Graduates of the Dayton Dragons return to Fifth Third Field today, April 4, some of them already with the parent Reds, most of them part of a Reds Futures team, the best of the organization's prospects.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[For one Cincy fan, parting wasn't so sweet]]></title><link>http://www.redsground.com/news/for-one-cincy-fan-parting-wasn-t-so-sweet.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 08 Apr 2009 07:55:10 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[SARASOTA, Fla. - The lastCincinnatiReds fan to leave Ed Smith Stadium did not turn out the lights.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Mets-Reds Preview 2009-04-07]]></title><link>http://www.redsground.com/news/mets-reds-preview-2222.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 08 Apr 2009 07:55:10 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The New York Mets got to see their rebuilt bullpen in full force in winning their 2009 opener. 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But after the bullpen let the Mets down in 2008, Mike Vaccaro says Monday's save is worth celebrating.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cincinnati Reds Notes, Quotes 2009-04-07]]></title><link>http://www.redsground.com/news/cincinnati-reds-notes-quotes-2211.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 07 Apr 2009 07:55:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--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 t]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cincinnati Reds Roster Report 2009-04-07]]></title><link>http://www.redsground.com/news/cincinnati-reds-roster-report-2212.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 07 Apr 2009 07:55:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Reds are primed for a big season out of a well-established pitching staff, led by 17-game winner Edinson Volquez, but the team has not replaced the 40 homers, 100 RBIs, 100 runs and 100 walks provided every year by traded Adam Dunn. Cincinnati may str]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cincinnati Reds Inside Pitch 2009-04-07]]></title><link>http://www.redsground.com/news/cincinnati-reds-inside-pitch-2213.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 07 Apr 2009 07:55:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Right-hander Bronson Arroyo, pushed back to Sunday from a scheduled Thursday start, is back on schedule and will face the Mets on Thursday, as originally planned. Arroyo battled carpal tunnel syndrome for most of the second half of spring training, and it]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Mets 2, Reds 1]]></title><link>http://www.redsground.com/news/mets-2-reds-1.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 07 Apr 2009 07:55:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[No threats, no frets. That new Mets bullpen sure looked good the first time out.Francisco Rodriguez and his fellow relievers protected a slim lead for Johan Santana, and New York held on Monday for a 2-1 victory over the Cincinnati Reds in their season op]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Mets 2, Reds 1 2009-04-06]]></title><link>http://www.redsground.com/news/mets-2-reds-1-2215.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 07 Apr 2009 07:55:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[One game in, that new Mets bullpen sure looks good.Daniel Murphy drove in both New York runs with a homer and a groundout Monday, a memorable showing in his first big league opener, and the Mets' rebuilt bullpen made it hold up for a 2-1 victory over the ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Bullpen helps preserve win for Santana, Mets]]></title><link>http://www.redsground.com/news/bullpen-helps-preserve-win-for-santana-mets.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 07 Apr 2009 07:55:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[One game in, that new Mets bullpen sure looks good.Daniel Murphy drove in both New York runs with a homer and a groundout Monday, a memorable showing in his first big league opener, and the Mets' rebuilt bullpen made it hold up for a 2-1 victory over the ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cincinnati Reds Inside Pitch 2009-04-06]]></title><link>http://www.redsground.com/news/cincinnati-reds-inside-pitch-2202.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 06 Apr 2009 07:55:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Homer Bailey, outstanding this spring in a battle with Micah Owings for a starting spot, won't be in the Reds' season-opening rotation. He won't be on the team's roster at all. Bailey, Cincinnati's first-round draft pick in 2004, was optioned to Class AAA]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cincinnati Reds Notes, Quotes 2009-04-06]]></title><link>http://www.redsground.com/news/cincinnati-reds-notes-quotes-2203.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 06 Apr 2009 07:55:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--RHP Bronson Arroyo, batting carpal tunnel syndrome, had his first scheduled start moved back from Thursday against the Mets to Sunday against the Pirates. --RHP Micah Owings pitched in a minor league game Sunday (five innings, one run, five hits, no wal]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cincinnati Reds Roster Report 2009-04-06]]></title><link>http://www.redsground.com/news/cincinnati-reds-roster-report-2204.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 06 Apr 2009 07:55:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Reds are primed for a big season out of a well-established pitching staff, led by 17-game winner Edinson Volquez, but the team has not replaced the 40 homers, 100 RBIs, 100 runs and 100 walks provided every year by traded Adam Dunn. Cincinnati may str]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[2009 Cincinnati Reds Roster]]></title><link>http://www.redsground.com/news/2009-cincinnati-reds-roster.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 06 Apr 2009 07:55:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[No. PlayerB T Born Ht WtCatchers29 Hanigan, Ryan R R 08-16-1980 6-020155 Hernandez, RamonR R 05-20-1976 6-0225Infielders28 Encarnacion, EdwinR R 01-07-1983 6-22312 Gonzalez, AlexR R 02-15-1977 5-11 21615 Hairston Jr.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Retooled Mets try for another good start]]></title><link>http://www.redsground.com/news/retooled-mets-try-for-another-good-start.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 06 Apr 2009 07:55:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[No matter what happens on opening day, the New York Mets know they'll be judged on what happens much farther down the road.See you in September.The team with back-to-back September collapses isn't worried so much about getting off to a good start Monday i]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Reds send RHP Homer Bailey to minors]]></title><link>http://www.redsground.com/news/reds-send-rhp-homer-bailey-to-minors.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 06 Apr 2009 07:55:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Right-hander Homer Bailey will start the season in the Cincinnati Reds' minor league system.The Reds got down to the 25-man roster limit Sunday by optioning Bailey to Triple-A Louisville, giving him a chance to start regularly and continue to work on his ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Mets-Reds Preview 2009-04-05]]></title><link>http://www.redsground.com/news/mets-reds-preview-2208.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 06 Apr 2009 07:55:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The New York Mets' bullpen blew a lead against the Cincinnati Reds in their first game following last year's All-Star break. Their relievers' fortunes didn't get any better from there.Unable to overcome late-inning pitching woes last season despite a prod]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[BLUE JACKETS NOTEBOOK]]></title><link>http://www.redsground.com/news/blue-jackets-notebook.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 06 Apr 2009 07:55:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[With new frontiers come new challenges.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[REDS09]]></title><link>http://www.redsground.com/news/reds09.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 06 Apr 2009 07:55:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Offense]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Gonzalez looks healthy in Reds' tuneup]]></title><link>http://www.redsground.com/news/gonzalez-looks-healthy-in-reds-tuneup.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 05 Apr 2009 07:55:10 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Alex Gonzalez proved his fitness in the field and at the plate.The Cincinnati Reds shortstop made an outstanding play in the field and doubled in a run in a 9-6 victory over the club's top minor leaguers.Gonzalez, who also turned two double plays, missed ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cincinnati Reds Roster Report 2009-04-04]]></title><link>http://www.redsground.com/news/cincinnati-reds-roster-report-2199.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 05 Apr 2009 07:55:10 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Reds are primed for a big season out of a well-established pitching staff, led by 17-game winner Edinson Volquez, but the team has not replaced the 40 homers, 100 RBIs, 100 runs and 100 walks provided every year by traded Adam Dunn. Cincinnati may str]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cincinnati Reds Inside Pitch 2009-04-04]]></title><link>http://www.redsground.com/news/cincinnati-reds-inside-pitch-2200.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 05 Apr 2009 07:55:10 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Starting pitching has emerged as the Reds' strength, something has not been the case for the past eight losing seasons. In fact, while the team usually is searching for third, fourth and fifth starters, it was only looking for a fifth starter this year an]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cincinnati Reds Notes, Quotes 2009-04-04]]></title><link>http://www.redsground.com/news/cincinnati-reds-notes-quotes-2201.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 05 Apr 2009 07:55:10 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--OF Gary Sheffield, released by the Tigers this week, might get a job offer from the Reds. However, manager Dusty Baker said Sheffield would have to be willing to accept a backup role. The Phillies had also expressed an interest in Sheffield, according t]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[SIX TO WATCH: AMERICAN LEAGUE SIX TO WATCH: NATIONAL LEAGUE ]]></title><link>http://www.redsground.com/news/six-to-watch-american-league-six-to-watch-national-league-.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 04 Apr 2009 07:55:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[SIX TO WATCH: AMERICAN LEAGUE]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Predictions for the 2009 MLB season ]]></title><link>http://www.redsground.com/news/predictions-for-the-2009-mlb-season-.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 04 Apr 2009 07:55:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cincinnati Reds Roster Report 2009-04-04]]></title><link>http://www.redsground.com/news/cincinnati-reds-roster-report-2191.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 04 Apr 2009 07:55:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Reds are primed for a big season out of a well-established pitching staff, led by 17-game winner Edinson Volquez, but the team has not replaced the 40 homers, 100 RBIs, 100 runs and 100 walks provided every year by traded Adam Dunn. Cincinnati may str]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cincinnati Reds Inside Pitch 2009-04-04]]></title><link>http://www.redsground.com/news/cincinnati-reds-inside-pitch-2192.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 04 Apr 2009 07:55:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Starting pitching has emerged as the Reds' strength, something has not been the case for the past eight losing seasons. In fact, while the team usually is searching for third, fourth and fifth starters, it was only looking for a fifth starter this year an]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cincinnati Reds Notes, Quotes 2009-04-04]]></title><link>http://www.redsground.com/news/cincinnati-reds-notes-quotes-2193.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 04 Apr 2009 07:55:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--OF Gary Sheffield, released by the Tigers this week, might get a job offer from the Reds. However, manager Dusty Baker said Sheffield would have to be willing to accept a backup role. The Phillies had also expressed an interest in Sheffield, according t]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[The people made Ed Smith bearable ]]></title><link>http://www.redsground.com/news/the-people-made-ed-smith-bearable-.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 04 Apr 2009 07:55:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[SARASOTA, Fla. - As Shakespeare put it in "Romeo and Juliet," "Parting is such sweet sorrow."]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[FUTURES GAME FEATURES REDS VS. THEIR TOP PROSPECTS ]]></title><link>http://www.redsground.com/news/futures-game-features-reds-vs-their-top-prospects-.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 04 Apr 2009 07:55:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[DAYTON - On Saturday, April 4, players who started their professional Baseball careers as members of the Dayton Dragons will return home.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Previews worth watching ]]></title><link>http://www.redsground.com/news/previews-worth-watching-.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 04 Apr 2009 07:55:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[What some of our staffers will be watching this weekend:]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Stubbs looks forward to game]]></title><link>http://www.redsground.com/news/stubbs-looks-forward-to-game.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 04 Apr 2009 07:55:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[This is no ordinary exhibition game being played at Fifth Third Field on Saturday, April 4. Even the participants realize that.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cincinnati Reds Roster Report 2009-04-03]]></title><link>http://www.redsground.com/news/cincinnati-reds-roster-report-2180.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 03 Apr 2009 07:55:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Reds are primed for a big season out of a well-established pitching staff, led by 17-game winner Edinson Volquez, but the team has not replaced the 40 homers, 100 RBIs, 100 runs and 100 walks provided every year by traded Adam Dunn. Cincinnati may str]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cincinnati Reds Inside Pitch 2009-04-03]]></title><link>http://www.redsground.com/news/cincinnati-reds-inside-pitch-2181.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 03 Apr 2009 07:55:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Starting pitching has emerged as the Reds' strength, something has not been the case for the past eight losing seasons. In fact, while the team usually is searching for third, fourth and fifth starters, it was only looking for a fifth starter this year an]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cincinnati Reds Notes, Quotes 2009-04-03]]></title><link>http://www.redsground.com/news/cincinnati-reds-notes-quotes-2182.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 03 Apr 2009 07:55:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--OF Gary Sheffield, released by the Tigers this week, might get a job offer from the Reds. However, manager Dusty Baker said Sheffield would have to be willing to accept a backup role. The Phillies had also expressed an interest in Sheffield, according t]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Keppinger dealt to Houston ]]></title><link>http://www.redsground.com/news/keppinger-dealt-to-houston-.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 03 Apr 2009 07:55:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[SARASOTA, Fla. - Jeff Keppinger played in a minor-league game Tuesday, March 31, then went back to his condo to pack because he had to vacate.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Harang's body of work earns Opening Day start]]></title><link>http://www.redsground.com/news/harang-s-body-of-work-earns-opening-day-start.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 03 Apr 2009 07:55:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[SARASOTA, Fla. - Aaron Harang sat on a folding chair under the shade of an openair dugout between innings of a minor-league appearance, pitching for the Dayton Dragons against a Tampa Bay Class A team.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Reds to speak with Sheffield ]]></title><link>http://www.redsground.com/news/reds-to-speak-with-sheffield-.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 03 Apr 2009 07:55:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[SARASOTA, Fla. - TheCincinnatiReds have interest in Gary Sheffield, and there probably will be a meeting with the outfielder and/or his representatives today, April 2, at Ed Smith Stadium.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ex-Dragon Frazier looks forward to Futures game]]></title><link>http://www.redsground.com/news/ex-dragon-frazier-looks-forward-to-futures-game.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 03 Apr 2009 07:55:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Todd Frazier knows he's on the way up, but playing again in Dayton is a good thing, too.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Encarnacion, Gonzalez making progress ]]></title><link>http://www.redsground.com/news/encarnacion-gonzalez-making-progress-.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 03 Apr 2009 07:55:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[SARASOTA, Fla. - Edwin Encarnacion was back in the lineup Tuesday, March 31, his sore shoulder quieted down and his arm able to make throws - good and bad.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Lefty outfielder Nix could stick ]]></title><link>http://www.redsground.com/news/lefty-outfielder-nix-could-stick-.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 03 Apr 2009 07:55:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[SARASOTA, Fla. - In a game against the Pirates this week, outfielder Laynce Nix singled twice and scored twice, the only runs theCincinnatiReds scored that day.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Canadians look to leave WBC misery behind as season begins ]]></title><link>http://www.redsground.com/news/canadians-look-to-leave-wbc-misery-behind-as-season-begins-.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 02 Apr 2009 07:55:28 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The World Baseball Classic certainly didn't go to plan for Canada and the frustration of the national team's shocking two-and-out elimination last month still lingers.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cincinnati Reds Notes, Quotes 2009-04-02]]></title><link>http://www.redsground.com/news/cincinnati-reds-notes-quotes-2174.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 02 Apr 2009 07:55:28 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--RHP Homer Bailey, battling with RHP Micah Owings for the last spot in the Cincinnati rotation, turned in a strong performance April 1. He allowed two runs in six innings against Houston, leaving his spring ERA at 2.61. Owings has a 1.52 spring ERA. --IN]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cincinnati Reds Roster Report 2009-04-02]]></title><link>http://www.redsground.com/news/cincinnati-reds-roster-report-2175.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 02 Apr 2009 07:55:28 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Reds are primed for a big season out of a well-established pitching staff, led by 17-game winner Edinson Volquez, but the team has not replaced the 40 homers, 100 RBIs, 100 runs and 100 walks provided every year by traded Adam Dunn. Cincinnati may str]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cincinnati Reds Inside Pitch 2009-04-02]]></title><link>http://www.redsground.com/news/cincinnati-reds-inside-pitch-2176.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 02 Apr 2009 07:55:28 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Starting pitching has emerged as the Reds' strength, something has not been the case for the past eight losing seasons. In fact, while the team usually is searching for third, fourth and fifth starters, it was only looking for a fifth starter this year an]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rangers cleared the way to give Andruw a shot]]></title><link>http://www.redsground.com/news/rangers-cleared-the-way-to-give-andruw-a-shot.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 02 Apr 2009 07:55:28 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Rangers released Frank Catalanotto so they could keep Andruw Jones. Ken Rosenthal explains why they made the move.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Bailey getting the big picture ]]></title><link>http://www.redsground.com/news/bailey-getting-the-big-picture-.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 02 Apr 2009 07:55:28 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[SARASOTA, Fla. - Homer Bailey was deeply engrossed in a thick novel when two writers approached and asked if he had a couple of minutes.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Astros 7, Reds 2]]></title><link>http://www.redsground.com/news/astros-7-reds-2.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 02 Apr 2009 07:55:28 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Homer Bailey strengthened his case to make the Cincinnati Reds' opening-day roster with a good day on the mound and at the plate.Bailey pitched six sharp innings and had two hits in a 7-2 loss to the Houston Astros on Wednesday, making manager Dusty Baker]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cincinnati Reds Notes, Quotes 2009-04-01]]></title><link>http://www.redsground.com/news/cincinnati-reds-notes-quotes-2165.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 01 Apr 2009 07:55:16 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--INF Jeff Keppinger, the Reds' starting shortstop for most of last season, was traded to the Astros for a player to be named or cash. For Houston, Keppinger, a right-handed hitter, will platoon at third base with switch hitter Geoff Blum. Keppinger, who ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cincinnati Reds Roster Report 2009-04-01]]></title><link>http://www.redsground.com/news/cincinnati-reds-roster-report-2166.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 01 Apr 2009 07:55:16 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Reds are primed for a big season out of a well-established pitching staff, led by 17-game winner Edinson Volquez, but the team has not replaced the 40 homers, 100 RBIs, 100 runs and 100 walks provided every year by traded Adam Dunn. Cincinnati may str]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cincinnati Reds Inside Pitch 2009-04-01]]></title><link>http://www.redsground.com/news/cincinnati-reds-inside-pitch-2167.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 01 Apr 2009 07:55:16 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Starting pitching has emerged as the Reds' strength, something has not been the case for the past eight losing seasons. In fact, while the team usually is searching for third, fourth and fifth starters, it was only looking for a fifth starter this year an]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Multitasking key position with Baker]]></title><link>http://www.redsground.com/news/multitasking-key-position-with-baker.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 01 Apr 2009 07:55:16 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[SARASOTA, Fla. - Jay Bruce is a for-sure and Willy Taveras is a for-sure in theCincinnatiReds outfield.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Reds trade SS Keppinger to Astros]]></title><link>http://www.redsground.com/news/reds-trade-ss-keppinger-to-astros.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 01 Apr 2009 07:55:16 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Jeff Keppinger was packing his gear when he got a call saying manager Dusty Baker wanted to talk to him. The reserve shortstop thought he was about to be released.Instead, the Reds traded him to the Houston Astros on Tuesday for a player to be named, givi]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Yankees 6, Reds 3]]></title><link>http://www.redsground.com/news/yankees-6-reds-3.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 01 Apr 2009 07:55:16 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[This time, Joba Chamberlain stuck around.Chamberlain pitched into the sixth inning Tuesday, a step forward in his development as a starter, and the New York Yankees took advantage of four Cincinnati errors in a 6-3 victory over the Reds, who played the la]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Votto, Bruce leading Reds together]]></title><link>http://www.redsground.com/news/votto-bruce-leading-reds-together.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 01 Apr 2009 07:55:16 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[First baseman Joey Votto smacked pitches in the last of the four covered batting cages outside the clubhouse Tuesday, sweat coloring the back of his Cincinnati Reds T-shirt a dark gray. Standing right behind him: right fielder Jay Bruce, bat over shoulder]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Sources: Angels tried, but couldn't move fifth outfielder]]></title><link>http://www.redsground.com/news/sources-angels-tried-but-couldn-t-move-fifth-outfielder.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 01 Apr 2009 07:55:16 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Angels owe their fifth OF $33 million. Naturally, they're trying to deal Gary Matthews Jr. But where? Ken Rosenthal tells you.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cincinnati Reds Inside Pitch 2009-03-31]]></title><link>http://www.redsground.com/news/cincinnati-reds-inside-pitch-2157.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 31 Mar 2009 07:55:10 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Starting pitching has emerged as the Reds' strength, something has not been the case for the past eight losing seasons. In fact, while the team usually is searching for third, fourth and fifth starters, it was only looking for a fifth starter this year an]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cincinnati Reds Notes, Quotes 2009-03-31]]></title><link>http://www.redsground.com/news/cincinnati-reds-notes-quotes-2158.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 31 Mar 2009 07:55:10 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--OF Jacque Jones, a non-roster camp invitee who struggled all spring, was reassigned to the Reds' minor league camp. He batted .089 (4-for-45) in Grapefruit League play. --OF Norris Hopper, who hit .132 in Grapefruit League action, was optioned to Class ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cincinnati Reds Roster Report 2009-03-31]]></title><link>http://www.redsground.com/news/cincinnati-reds-roster-report-2159.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 31 Mar 2009 07:55:10 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Reds are primed for a big season out of a well-established pitching staff, led by 17-game winner Edinson Volquez, but the team has not replaced the 40 homers, 100 RBIs, 100 runs and 100 walks provided every year by traded Adam Dunn. Cincinnati may str]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Sources: Halos tried, but couldn't move fifth outfielder]]></title><link>http://www.redsground.com/news/sources-halos-tried-but-couldn-t-move-fifth-outfielder.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 31 Mar 2009 07:55:10 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Angels owe their fifth OF $33 million. Naturally, they're trying to deal Gary Matthews Jr. But where? Ken Rosenthal tells you.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Browning charged with not paying child support]]></title><link>http://www.redsground.com/news/browning-charged-with-not-paying-child-support.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 31 Mar 2009 07:55:10 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Jail records show Cincinnati Reds minor league pitching coach Tom Browning has been charged with nonpayment of child support.The former Reds star, who threw a perfect game in 1988, was arrested on Friday.Browning was drafted by the Reds in 1982. After two]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Browning charged with not paying child support 2009-03-31]]></title><link>http://www.redsground.com/news/browning-charged-with-not-paying-child-support-2162.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 31 Mar 2009 07:55:10 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Jail records show Cincinnati Reds minor league pitching coach Tom Browning has been charged with nonpayment of child support.The former Reds star, who threw a perfect game in 1988, was arrested on Friday.Browning was drafted by the Reds in 1982. After two]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Pirates 3, Reds 2]]></title><link>http://www.redsground.com/news/pirates-3-reds-2.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 31 Mar 2009 07:55:10 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Ross Ohlendorf is proving that the Pittsburgh Pirates were right about him.The Pirates got the right-handed reliever from the Yankees as part of the trade for Xavier Nady last July, then put him in the rotation for the rest of the season. They kept him th]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[1979 Bird vs. Magic a can't miss ]]></title><link>http://www.redsground.com/news/1979-bird-vs-magic-a-can-t-miss-.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 31 Mar 2009 07:55:10 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[If you missed the original on March 26, 1979, or the replay on ESPN Classic on Thursday night, don't despair. The Indiana State-Michigan State NCAA basketball title game will be replayed on ESPN2 on April 3 (7 p.m.) and 5 (2 p.m.), commemorating 30 years.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rays 11, Reds 2]]></title><link>http://www.redsground.com/news/rays-11-reds-2.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 30 Mar 2009 07:55:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Scott Kazmir had a much better day than Bronson Arroyo.Kazmir drove in three runs Sunday, and Tampa Bay took advantage of Arroyo's struggles with his breaking ball, rolling to an 11-2 victory over the Cincinnati Reds.Kazmir struck out five and gave up fou]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Bailey maturing, still unsure where he fits]]></title><link>http://www.redsground.com/news/bailey-maturing-still-unsure-where-he-fits.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 30 Mar 2009 07:55:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Homer Bailey sat in a corner of the Cincinnati Reds clubhouse on Sunday morning, his attention wrapped up in a book as his teammates munched on bowls of cereal at a nearby table.It's nothing unusual for Bailey. He reads a lot. He loves biographies. Loves ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cincinnati Reds Roster Report 2009-03-29]]></title><link>http://www.redsground.com/news/cincinnati-reds-roster-report-2153.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 30 Mar 2009 07:55:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Reds are primed for a big season out of a well-established pitching staff, led by 17-game winner Edinson Volquez, but the team has not replaced the 40 homers, 100 RBIs, 100 runs and 100 walks provided every year by traded Adam Dunn. Cincinnati may str]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cincinnati Reds Inside Pitch 2009-03-29]]></title><link>http://www.redsground.com/news/cincinnati-reds-inside-pitch-2154.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 30 Mar 2009 07:55:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Starting pitching has emerged as the Reds' strength, something has not been the case for the past eight losing seasons. In fact, while the team usually is searching for third, fourth and fifth starters, it was only looking for a fifth starter this year an]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cincinnati Reds Notes, Quotes 2009-03-29]]></title><link>http://www.redsground.com/news/cincinnati-reds-notes-quotes-2155.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 30 Mar 2009 07:55:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--OF Jonny Gomes appears to have an extra outfield spot clinched after leading the team in homers (four) and RBIs (12) through March 27. Gomes could platoon in left field and play some first base. --LHP Daniel Ray Herrera, all 5-foot-6 of him, is pushing ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Yankees 4, Reds 1 2009-03-28]]></title><link>http://www.redsground.com/news/yankees-4-reds-1-2156.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 30 Mar 2009 07:55:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[CC Sabathia cruised through his next-to-last spring training start.Sabathia, the Yankees' opening day starter, allowed one run and four hits over 7 2-3 innings as New York beat the Cincinnati Reds 4-1 on Friday night.The left-hander, who had seven strikeo]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cincinnati Reds Roster Report 2009-03-29]]></title><link>http://www.redsground.com/news/cincinnati-reds-roster-report-2144.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 29 Mar 2009 07:55:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Reds are primed for a big season out of a well-established pitching staff, led by 17-game winner Edinson Volquez, but the team has not replaced the 40 homers, 100 RBIs, 100 runs and 100 walks provided every year by traded Adam Dunn. Cincinnati may str]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cincinnati Reds Inside Pitch 2009-03-29]]></title><link>http://www.redsground.com/news/cincinnati-reds-inside-pitch-2145.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 29 Mar 2009 07:55:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Starting pitching has emerged as the Reds' strength, something has not been the case for the past eight losing seasons. In fact, while the team usually is searching for third, fourth and fifth starters, it was only looking for a fifth starter this year an]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cincinnati Reds Notes, Quotes 2009-03-29]]></title><link>http://www.redsground.com/news/cincinnati-reds-notes-quotes-2146.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 29 Mar 2009 07:55:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--OF Jonny Gomes appears to have an extra outfield spot clinched after leading the team in homers (four) and RBIs (12) through March 27. Gomes could platoon in left field and play some first base. --LHP Daniel Ray Herrera, all 5-foot-6 of him, is pushing ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Hammel throws 5 scoreless in Rays' loss to Reds]]></title><link>http://www.redsground.com/news/hammel-throws-5-scoreless-in-rays-loss-to-reds.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 29 Mar 2009 07:55:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Jason Hammel made his case to win a spot in Tampa Bay's starting rotation, tossing five scoreless innings in the Rays' 5-1 loss to the Cincinnati Reds on Saturday.Hammel walked Willy Taveras to start the game, but picked him off first base for the first o]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Reds 5, Rays 1]]></title><link>http://www.redsground.com/news/reds-5-rays-1.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 29 Mar 2009 07:55:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Jason Hammel made his case to win a spot in Tampa Bay's starting rotation, tossing five scoreless innings in the Rays' 5-1 loss to the Cincinnati Reds on Saturday.Hammel walked Willy Taveras to start the game, but picked him off first base for the first o]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Harang loses 33 pounds, hopes to start winning]]></title><link>http://www.redsground.com/news/harang-loses-33-pounds-hopes-to-start-winning.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 29 Mar 2009 07:55:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The losing didn't stop for Aaron Harang when the season did.Stung by his career-high 17 losses last season, the Cincinnati Reds right-hander got a quicker start on his offseason conditioning program, one that he ratcheted up to make more grueling. He lift]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Yankees 4, Reds 1 2009-03-28]]></title><link>http://www.redsground.com/news/yankees-4-reds-1-2150.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 29 Mar 2009 07:55:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[CC Sabathia cruised through his next-to-last spring training start.Sabathia, the Yankees' opening day starter, allowed one run and four hits over 7 2-3 innings as New York beat the Cincinnati Reds 4-1 on Friday night.The left-hander, who had seven strikeo]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cincinnati Reds Roster Report 2009-03-28]]></title><link>http://www.redsground.com/news/cincinnati-reds-roster-report-2139.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 28 Mar 2009 07:55:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Reds are primed for a big season out of a well-established pitching staff, led by 17-game winner Edinson Volquez, but the team has not replaced the 40 homers, 100 RBIs, 100 runs and 100 walks provided every year by traded Adam Dunn. Cincinnati may str]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cincinnati Reds Inside Pitch 2009-03-28]]></title><link>http://www.redsground.com/news/cincinnati-reds-inside-pitch-2140.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 28 Mar 2009 07:55:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Starting pitching has emerged as the Reds' strength, something has not been the case for the past eight losing seasons. In fact, while the team usually is searching for third, fourth and fifth starters, it was only looking for a fifth starter this year an]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cincinnati Reds Notes, Quotes 2009-03-28]]></title><link>http://www.redsground.com/news/cincinnati-reds-notes-quotes-2141.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 28 Mar 2009 07:55:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--OF Jonny Gomes appears to have an extra outfield spot clinched after leading the team in homers (four) and RBIs (12) through March 27. Gomes could platoon in left field and play some first base. --LHP Daniel Ray Herrera, all 5-foot-6 of him, is pushing ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Yankees 4, Reds 1 2009-03-28]]></title><link>http://www.redsground.com/news/yankees-4-reds-1-2142.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 28 Mar 2009 07:55:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[CC Sabathia cruised through his next-to-last spring training start.Sabathia, the Yankees' opening day starter, allowed one run and four hits over 7 2-3 innings as New York beat the Cincinnati Reds 4-1 on Friday night.The left-hander, who had seven strikeo]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Reds' Owings in line for dual-threat role]]></title><link>http://www.redsground.com/news/reds-owings-in-line-for-dual-threat-role.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 28 Mar 2009 07:55:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Micah Owings turned his neck and glanced at the top shelf of his locker, the final resting place for his broken bats. He spotted the bat handle with "33" neatly written on the knob in black ink."You've got to see this one," he said, excitedly retrieving i]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cincinnati Reds Roster Report 2009-03-27]]></title><link>http://www.redsground.com/news/cincinnati-reds-roster-report-2134.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 27 Mar 2009 07:55:12 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Reds did little in the offseason other than minor tinkering, adding C Ramon Hernandez and LHP Arthur Rhodes. They have done nothing to replace the offense lost last midseason when they traded LF Adam Dunn and RF Ken Griffey Jr. Left field remains a ho]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cincinnati Reds Inside Pitch 2009-03-27]]></title><link>http://www.redsground.com/news/cincinnati-reds-inside-pitch-2135.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 27 Mar 2009 07:55:12 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Outfielder Jacque Jones is hitting .088 (3-for-34) with no RBIs more than halfway through spring training, an average that is certain to earn the owner a one-way ticket out of town. Manager Dusty Baker says if Jones is going to be part of the Reds, he is ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cincinnati Reds Notes, Quotes 2009-03-27]]></title><link>http://www.redsground.com/news/cincinnati-reds-notes-quotes-2136.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 27 Mar 2009 07:55:12 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--3B Edwin Encarnacion, sidelined for several days due to shoulder soreness, could return to action as soon as March 27. He is hitting .222 (6-for-27) this spring. --SS Alex Gonzalez, trying to come back from a broken left knee, suffered a new injury Marc]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Reds 6, Twins 4]]></title><link>http://www.redsground.com/news/reds-6-twins-4.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 27 Mar 2009 07:55:12 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Micah Owings' wildest performance of the spring probably didn't hurt his chances all that much.The right-hander gave up only one run even though his control was way off, keeping himself in line for the final spot in Cincinnati's rotation as the Reds beat ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[MIAMI DEAL PUTS BAY AREA AT BAT  2009-03-25]]></title><link>http://www.redsground.com/news/miami-deal-puts-bay-area-at-bat--2138.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 27 Mar 2009 07:55:12 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Soon, the shovels will hit the ground in Miami. Which means the dirt is about to fly in Tampa Bay.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cincinnati Reds Inside Pitch 2009-03-26]]></title><link>http://www.redsground.com/news/cincinnati-reds-inside-pitch-2127.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 26 Mar 2009 07:55:10 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Outfielder Jacque Jones is hitting .088 (3-for-34) with no RBIs more than halfway through spring training, an average that is certain to earn the owner a one-way ticket out of town. Manager Dusty Baker says if Jones is going to be part of the Reds, he is ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cincinnati Reds Notes, Quotes 2009-03-26]]></title><link>http://www.redsground.com/news/cincinnati-reds-notes-quotes-2128.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 26 Mar 2009 07:55:10 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--3B Edwin Encarnacion, sidelined for several days due to shoulder soreness, could return to action as soon as March 27. He is hitting .222 (6-for-27) this spring. --SS Alex Gonzalez, trying to come back from a broken left knee, suffered a new injury Marc]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cincinnati Reds Roster Report 2009-03-26]]></title><link>http://www.redsground.com/news/cincinnati-reds-roster-report-2129.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 26 Mar 2009 07:55:10 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Reds did little in the offseason other than minor tinkering, adding C Ramon Hernandez and LHP Arthur Rhodes. They have done nothing to replace the offense lost last midseason when they traded LF Adam Dunn and RF Ken Griffey Jr. Left field remains a ho]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Heavy Hitters ]]></title><link>http://www.redsground.com/news/heavy-hitters-.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 26 Mar 2009 07:55:10 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Red Sox 2, Reds 1]]></title><link>http://www.redsground.com/news/red-sox-2-reds-1.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 26 Mar 2009 07:55:10 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Clay Buchholz has done everything he can to win a spot on the Boston Red Sox.Buchholz threw six sharp innings and Boston rallied for a 2-1 victory over the Cincinnati Reds on Wednesday. The right-hander allowed an unearned run and three hits, lowering his]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Why your team will win the Series ... in one sentence]]></title><link>http://www.redsground.com/news/why-your-team-will-win-the-series-in-one-sentence.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 26 Mar 2009 07:55:10 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[You want optimism, but don't have much time? Let Dayn Perry tell you how your team can win the World Series ... in one sentence.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[MIAMI DEAL PUTS BAY AREA AT BAT  2009-03-25]]></title><link>http://www.redsground.com/news/miami-deal-puts-bay-area-at-bat--2133.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 26 Mar 2009 07:55:10 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Soon, the shovels will hit the ground in Miami. Which means the dirt is about to fly in Tampa Bay.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Miami deal puts bay area at bat ]]></title><link>http://www.redsground.com/news/miami-deal-puts-bay-area-at-bat-.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 25 Mar 2009 07:55:15 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[ST. PETERSBURG - Soon, the shovels will hit the ground in Miami. Which means the dirt is about to fly in Tampa Bay.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cincinnati Reds Notes, Quotes 2009-03-25]]></title><link>http://www.redsground.com/news/cincinnati-reds-notes-quotes-2121.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 25 Mar 2009 07:55:15 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--SS Alex Gonzalez, trying to come back from a broken left knee, suffered a new injury March 23. He suffered a right hamstring strain while running out a grounder, and he is day-to-day. --OF/1B Daryle Ward and LHP Aaron Fultz, both trying to make the Reds]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cincinnati Reds Roster Report 2009-03-25]]></title><link>http://www.redsground.com/news/cincinnati-reds-roster-report-2122.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 25 Mar 2009 07:55:15 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Reds did little in the offseason other than minor tinkering, adding C Ramon Hernandez and LHP Arthur Rhodes. They have done nothing to replace the offense lost last midseason when they traded LF Adam Dunn and RF Ken Griffey Jr. Left field remains a ho]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cincinnati Reds Inside Pitch 2009-03-25]]></title><link>http://www.redsground.com/news/cincinnati-reds-inside-pitch-2123.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 25 Mar 2009 07:55:15 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Outfielder Jacque Jones is hitting .088 (3-for-34) with no RBIs more than halfway through spring training, an average that is certain to earn the owner a one-way ticket out of town. Manager Dusty Baker says if Jones is going to be part of the Reds, he is ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Scout.com Unveils Top Prospect Rankings]]></title><link>http://www.redsground.com/news/scout-com-unveils-top-prospect-rankings.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 25 Mar 2009 07:55:15 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Scout.com's MLB team experts have identified the top minor league prospects in all of professional baseball. How do your team's prospects rank?]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Competitions won't end on April 6 2009-03-24]]></title><link>http://www.redsground.com/news/competitions-won-t-end-on-april-6-2125.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 25 Mar 2009 07:55:15 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Obsessed with who'll be the Yanks' starting CF on April 6? Don't be. Ken Rosenthal says battles like this won't end on Opening Day.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Reds 3, Blue Jays 0 2009-03-24]]></title><link>http://www.redsground.com/news/reds-3-blue-jays-0-2126.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 25 Mar 2009 07:55:15 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Cincinnati Reds shortstop Alex Gonzalez is hurt again.Gonzalez strained his right hamstring beating out an infield hit in the second inning of a 3-0 victory over the Toronto Blue Jays on Monday. He left the game to get treatment."When I saw the shortstop ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cincinnati Reds Notes, Quotes 2009-03-24]]></title><link>http://www.redsground.com/news/cincinnati-reds-notes-quotes-2115.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 24 Mar 2009 07:55:15 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--SS Alex Gonzalez, trying to come back from a broken left knee, suffered a new injury March 23. He suffered a right hamstring strain while running out a grounder, and he is day-to-day. --OF/1B Daryle Ward and LHP Aaron Fultz, both trying to make the Reds]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cincinnati Reds Roster Report 2009-03-24]]></title><link>http://www.redsground.com/news/cincinnati-reds-roster-report-2116.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 24 Mar 2009 07:55:15 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Reds did little in the offseason other than minor tinkering, adding C Ramon Hernandez and LHP Arthur Rhodes. They have done nothing to replace the offense lost last midseason when they traded LF Adam Dunn and RF Ken Griffey Jr. Left field remains a ho]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cincinnati Reds Inside Pitch 2009-03-24]]></title><link>http://www.redsground.com/news/cincinnati-reds-inside-pitch-2117.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 24 Mar 2009 07:55:15 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Outfielder Jacque Jones is hitting .088 (3-for-34) with no RBIs more than halfway through spring training, an average that is certain to earn the owner a one-way ticket out of town. Manager Dusty Baker says if Jones is going to be part of the Reds, he is ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Competitions won't end on April 6]]></title><link>http://www.redsground.com/news/competitions-won-t-end-on-april-6.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 24 Mar 2009 07:55:15 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Obsessed with who'll be the Yanks' starting CF on April 6? Don't be. Ken Rosenthal says battles like this won't end on Opening Day.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Reds 3, Blue Jays 0]]></title><link>http://www.redsground.com/news/reds-3-blue-jays-0.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 24 Mar 2009 07:55:15 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Cincinnati Reds shortstop Alex Gonzalez is hurt again.Gonzalez strained his right hamstring beating out an infield hit in the second inning of a 3-0 victory over the Toronto Blue Jays on Monday. He left the game to get treatment."When I saw the shortstop ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Yanks should be fine when Jeter vacates shortstop]]></title><link>http://www.redsground.com/news/yanks-should-be-fine-when-jeter-vacates-shortstop.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 23 Mar 2009 07:55:10 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Derek Jeter isn't getting any younger. And given what the Yanks have on the farm, Ken Rosenthal says they may make a request.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Reds 6, Pirates 0]]></title><link>http://www.redsground.com/news/reds-6-pirates-0.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 23 Mar 2009 07:55:10 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Aaron Harang's rough March smoothed out considerably with an unusual performance for the relaxed world of spring training, where velocity, control and pitch selection matter much more than results.He didn't allow a hit.The Reds right-hander bounced back f]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cincinnati Reds Inside Pitch 2009-03-21]]></title><link>http://www.redsground.com/news/cincinnati-reds-inside-pitch-2111.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 23 Mar 2009 07:55:10 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Outfielder Jacque Jones is hitting .088 (3-for-34) with no RBIs more than halfway through spring training, an average that is certain to earn the owner a one-way ticket out of town. Manager Dusty Baker says if Jones is going to be part of the Reds, he is ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cincinnati Reds Notes, Quotes 2009-03-21]]></title><link>http://www.redsground.com/news/cincinnati-reds-notes-quotes-2112.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 23 Mar 2009 07:55:10 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--OF/INF Jerry Hairston Jr. was scheduled to come back to the team after Mexico lost in the World Baseball Classic, but he came down with a virus and manager Dusty Baker told him to stay away. "I don't want him starting a plague in our clubhouse," Baker s]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cincinnati Reds Roster Report 2009-03-21]]></title><link>http://www.redsground.com/news/cincinnati-reds-roster-report-2113.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 23 Mar 2009 07:55:10 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Reds did little in the offseason other than minor tinkering, adding C Ramon Hernandez and LHP Arthur Rhodes. They have done nothing to replace the offense lost last midseason when they traded LF Adam Dunn and RF Ken Griffey Jr. Left field remains a ho]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[TODAY'S TOP SPORTS BRIEFS ]]></title><link>http://www.redsground.com/news/today-s-top-sports-briefs-.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 23 Mar 2009 07:55:10 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[LOCAL & STATE]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Pirates 6, Reds 5]]></title><link>http://www.redsground.com/news/pirates-6-reds-5.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 22 Mar 2009 07:55:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[With another sharp outing, Paul Maholm extended his scoreless streak to 15 2-3 innings and strengthened his bid to become the Pittsburgh Pirates' opening-day starter."I think everybody knows it will be Paul," Pittsburgh manager John Russell said after Sat]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cincinnati Reds Inside Pitch 2009-03-21]]></title><link>http://www.redsground.com/news/cincinnati-reds-inside-pitch-2105.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 22 Mar 2009 07:55:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Outfielder Jacque Jones is hitting .088 (3-for-34) with no RBIs more than halfway through spring training, an average that is certain to earn the owner a one-way ticket out of town. Manager Dusty Baker says if Jones is going to be part of the Reds, he is ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cincinnati Reds Notes, Quotes 2009-03-21]]></title><link>http://www.redsground.com/news/cincinnati-reds-notes-quotes-2106.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 22 Mar 2009 07:55:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--OF/INF Jerry Hairston Jr. was scheduled to come back to the team after Mexico lost in the World Baseball Classic, but he came down with a virus and manager Dusty Baker told him to stay away. "I don't want him starting a plague in our clubhouse," Baker s]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cincinnati Reds Roster Report 2009-03-21]]></title><link>http://www.redsground.com/news/cincinnati-reds-roster-report-2107.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 22 Mar 2009 07:55:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Reds did little in the offseason other than minor tinkering, adding C Ramon Hernandez and LHP Arthur Rhodes. They have done nothing to replace the offense lost last midseason when they traded LF Adam Dunn and RF Ken Griffey Jr. Left field remains a ho]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Orioles don't have the goods to hang in difficult East]]></title><link>http://www.redsground.com/news/orioles-don-t-have-the-goods-to-hang-in-difficult-east.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 22 Mar 2009 07:55:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[You don't want to be rebuilding and trying to contend in the AL East at the same time. Unfortunately, that's what the O's are doing.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cincinnati Reds Inside Pitch 2009-03-21]]></title><link>http://www.redsground.com/news/cincinnati-reds-inside-pitch-2100.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 21 Mar 2009 07:55:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Outfielder Jacque Jones is hitting .088 (3-for-34) with no RBIs more than halfway through spring training, an average that is certain to earn the owner a one-way ticket out of town. Manager Dusty Baker says if Jones is going to be part of the Reds, he is ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cincinnati Reds Notes, Quotes 2009-03-21]]></title><link>http://www.redsground.com/news/cincinnati-reds-notes-quotes-2101.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 21 Mar 2009 07:55:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--OF/INF Jerry Hairston Jr. was scheduled to come back to the team after Mexico lost in the World Baseball Classic, but he came down with a virus and manager Dusty Baker told him to stay away. "I don't want him starting a plague in our clubhouse," Baker s]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cincinnati Reds Roster Report 2009-03-21]]></title><link>http://www.redsground.com/news/cincinnati-reds-roster-report-2102.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 21 Mar 2009 07:55:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Reds did little in the offseason other than minor tinkering, adding C Ramon Hernandez and LHP Arthur Rhodes. 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They have done nothing to replace the offense lost last midseason when they traded LF Adam Dunn and RF Ken Griffey Jr. Left field remains a ho]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cincinnati Reds Inside Pitch 2009-03-20]]></title><link>http://www.redsground.com/news/cincinnati-reds-inside-pitch-2096.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 20 Mar 2009 07:55:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Shortstop Alex Gonzalez played his first two games in the field on back-to-back days, took a day off and then resumed playing every day to see if his surgically repaired knee could take it. The fact he was smiling after five innings of activity March 10 i]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cincinnati Reds Notes, Quotes 2009-03-20]]></title><link>http://www.redsground.com/news/cincinnati-reds-notes-quotes-2097.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 20 Mar 2009 07:55:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--LHP Daniel Ray Herrera, all 5-foot-6 of him, is a longshot for a bullpen spot, has faced 10 hitters in three innings this spring and retired nine. --OF Jacque Jones hit .321 in the Mexican winter league, working to resurrect his career. But he got off t]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Red Sox 9, Reds 1]]></title><link>http://www.redsground.com/news/red-sox-9-reds-1.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 20 Mar 2009 07:55:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Jed Lowrie had another big game at the plate, hitting a two-run homer off Bronson Arroyo to lead the Boston Red Sox over the Cincinnati Reds 9-1 on Thursday night.Arroyo was hit hard by his former team in the third inning. Lowrie's second home run of the ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Closers can't find the keys to the vault]]></title><link>http://www.redsground.com/news/closers-can-t-find-the-keys-to-the-vault.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 20 Mar 2009 07:55:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[You can bank on the best closers to put away games, but they can't bank on blockbuster deals, Tracy Ringolsby says.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Keppinger searching for swing ]]></title><link>http://www.redsground.com/news/keppinger-searching-for-swing-.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 19 Mar 2009 07:55:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[SARASOTA, Fla. - While most of theCincinnatiReds were day-offing on Monday, March 16, in quest of birdies and fish and going all-in, Jeff Keppinger was in a covered batting cage at Ed Smith Stadium in quest of his stroke.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Keppinger's bat cold, but Baker's not worried ]]></title><link>http://www.redsground.com/news/keppinger-s-bat-cold-but-baker-s-not-worried-.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 19 Mar 2009 07:55:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[SARASOTA, Fla. - When you are a Jeff-ofall-trades and a master of none, the manager tends to slice you a break during spring training.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cueto solid in return]]></title><link>http://www.redsground.com/news/cueto-solid-in-return.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 19 Mar 2009 07:55:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[DUNEDIN, Fla. - Ryan Hanigan's eyebrows danced a happy up-anddown duet as he said, "We've got some arms on this team, I'm telling you."]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Opening Day lineup starting to take shape]]></title><link>http://www.redsground.com/news/opening-day-lineup-starting-to-take-shape.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 19 Mar 2009 07:55:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[CLEARWATER, Fla. - The lineup/batting order suspiciously resembled the oneCincinnatiReds manager Dusty Baker probably will be scribbling on his Opening Day lineup card.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Burton's struggles don't worry Baker ]]></title><link>http://www.redsground.com/news/burton-s-struggles-don-t-worry-baker-.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 19 Mar 2009 07:55:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[DUNEDIN, Fla. - In the course of talking about relief pitcher Jared Burton,CincinnatiReds manager Dusty Baker revealed his early pitching plans: "I'm leaning toward 12 pitchers early in the season."]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Bailey being considered for role in the bullpen ]]></title><link>http://www.redsground.com/news/bailey-being-considered-for-role-in-the-bullpen-.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 19 Mar 2009 07:55:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[CLEARWATER, Fla. - Homer Bailey is causing sleepless nights in the front office - but it is a good no-sleep.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cincinnati Reds Notes, Quotes 2009-03-19]]></title><link>http://www.redsground.com/news/cincinnati-reds-notes-quotes-2092.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 19 Mar 2009 07:55:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--LHP Daniel Ray Herrera, all 5-foot-6 of him, is a longshot for a bullpen spot, has faced 10 hitters in three innings this spring and retired nine. --OF Jacque Jones hit .321 in the Mexican winter league, working to resurrect his career. But he got off t]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cincinnati Reds Roster Report 2009-03-19]]></title><link>http://www.redsground.com/news/cincinnati-reds-roster-report-2093.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 19 Mar 2009 07:55:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Reds did little in the offseason other than minor tinkering, adding C Ramon Hernandez and LHP Arthur Rhodes. They have done nothing to replace the offense lost last midseason when they traded LF Adam Dunn and RF Ken Griffey Jr. Left field remains a ho]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cincinnati Reds Inside Pitch 2009-03-19]]></title><link>http://www.redsground.com/news/cincinnati-reds-inside-pitch-2094.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 19 Mar 2009 07:55:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Shortstop Alex Gonzalez played his first two games in the field on back-to-back days, took a day off and then resumed playing every day to see if his surgically repaired knee could take it. The fact he was smiling after five innings of activity March 10 i]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cincinnati Reds Roster Report 2009-03-18]]></title><link>http://www.redsground.com/news/cincinnati-reds-roster-report-2079.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 18 Mar 2009 07:55:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Reds did little in the offseason other than minor tinkering, adding C Ramon Hernandez and LHP Arthur Rhodes. They have done nothing to replace the offense lost last midseason when they traded LF Adam Dunn and RF Ken Griffey Jr. Left field remains a ho]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cincinnati Reds Notes, Quotes 2009-03-18]]></title><link>http://www.redsground.com/news/cincinnati-reds-notes-quotes-2080.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 18 Mar 2009 07:55:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--LHP Daniel Ray Herrera, all 5-foot-6 of him, is a longshot for a bullpen spot, has faced 10 hitters in three innings this spring and retired nine. --OF Jacque Jones hit .321 in the Mexican winter league, working to resurrect his career. But he got off t]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cincinnati Reds Inside Pitch 2009-03-18]]></title><link>http://www.redsground.com/news/cincinnati-reds-inside-pitch-2081.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 18 Mar 2009 07:55:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Shortstop Alex Gonzalez played his first two games in the field on back-to-back days, took a day off and then resumed playing every day to see if his surgically repaired knee could take it. The fact he was smiling after five innings of activity March 10 i]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[2009 Cincinnati Reds Preview]]></title><link>http://www.redsground.com/news/2009-cincinnati-reds-preview.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 18 Mar 2009 07:55:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The 2005 White Sox improved by 16 games over the 2004 iteration through some controversial personnel changes.Like those Sox, the 2009 Cincinnati Reds might make a similar leap over last year's squad despite the losses of Adam Dunn, Ken Griffey, and Jeremy]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Phillies 8, Reds 1]]></title><link>http://www.redsground.com/news/phillies-8-reds-1.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 18 Mar 2009 07:55:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Phillies pitching coach Rich Dubee said he hopes Brett Myers will have a lot of outings this season like the one he had Tuesday."We need about 35 out of him," Dubee said.Myers struck out seven in 5 2-3 shutout innings to lead Philadelphia to an 8-1 victor]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Veteran Jones struggling at plate ]]></title><link>http://www.redsground.com/news/veteran-jones-struggling-at-plate-.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 18 Mar 2009 07:55:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[FORT MYERS, Fla. - Jacque Jones is hitting .100 so far this spring, an average that is certain to earn the owner a one-way ticket to Paducah.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cincinnati Reds on Fox Sports Indiana 2009 Telecast Schedule]]></title><link>http://www.redsground.com/news/cincinnati-reds-on-fox-sports-indiana-2009-telecast-schedule.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 18 Mar 2009 07:55:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[For the fourth consecutive year Fox Sports Indiana will televise Cincinnati Reds baseball, delivering 95 games to baseball fans in Indiana in 2009.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cincinnati Reds Inside Pitch 2009-03-17]]></title><link>http://www.redsground.com/news/cincinnati-reds-inside-pitch-2077.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 17 Mar 2009 07:20:05 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Shortstop Alex Gonzalez played his first two games in the field on back-to-back days, took a day off and then resumed playing every day to see if his surgically repaired knee could take it. The fact he was smiling after five innings of activity March 10 i]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cincinnati Reds Notes, Quotes 2009-03-17]]></title><link>http://www.redsground.com/news/cincinnati-reds-notes-quotes-2078.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 17 Mar 2009 07:20:05 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--LHP Daniel Ray Herrera, all 5-foot-6 of him, is a longshot for a bullpen spot, has faced 10 hitters in three innings this spring and retired nine. --OF Jacque Jones hit .321 in the Mexican winter league, working to resurrect his career. But he got off t]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Pitching contest heats up]]></title><link>http://www.redsground.com/news/pitching-contest-heats-up.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 16 Mar 2009 07:55:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[With three weeks remaining in spring training, the Blue Jays still haven't figured out who will fill out their starting rotation, but manager Cito Gaston says the regular-season crew will begin to materialize this week.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Blue Jays 5, Reds 4(10)]]></title><link>http://www.redsground.com/news/blue-jays-5-reds-4-10-.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 16 Mar 2009 07:55:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Johnny Cueto was back on the mound Sunday, albeit in a completely different situation.Cueto pitched four solid innings in the Cincinnati Reds' 5-4 loss to the Toronto Blue Jays, allowing just one run and four hits. He struck out two and walked one.It was ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cincinnati Reds Notes, Quotes 2009-03-14]]></title><link>http://www.redsground.com/news/cincinnati-reds-notes-quotes-2074.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 16 Mar 2009 07:55:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--LHP Daniel Ray Herrera, all 5-foot-6 of him, is a longshot for a bullpen spot, has faced 10 hitters in three innings this spring and retired nine. --OF Jacque Jones hit .321 in the Mexican winter league, working to resurrect his career. But he got off t]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cincinnati Reds Roster Report 2009-03-14]]></title><link>http://www.redsground.com/news/cincinnati-reds-roster-report-2075.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 16 Mar 2009 07:55:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Reds did little in the offseason other than minor tinkering, adding C Ramon Hernandez and LHP Arthur Rhodes. They have done nothing to replace the offense lost last midseason when they traded LF Adam Dunn and RF Ken Griffey Jr. Left field remains a ho]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cincinnati Reds Inside Pitch 2009-03-14]]></title><link>http://www.redsground.com/news/cincinnati-reds-inside-pitch-2076.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 16 Mar 2009 07:55:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Shortstop Alex Gonzalez played his first two games in the field on back-to-back days, took a day off and then resumed playing every day to see if his surgically repaired knee could take it. The fact he was smiling after five innings of activity March 10 i]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rays 3, Reds 1]]></title><link>http://www.redsground.com/news/rays-3-reds-1.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 15 Mar 2009 07:55:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Scott Kazmir put together another solid spring outing Saturday, building off his nice first start.Kazmir pitched four sharp innings to lead the Tampa Bay Rays to a 3-1 victory over the Cincinnati Reds. The All-Star left-hander allowed one run and five hit]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cincinnati Reds Notes, Quotes 2009-03-14]]></title><link>http://www.redsground.com/news/cincinnati-reds-notes-quotes-2069.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 15 Mar 2009 07:55:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--LHP Daniel Ray Herrera, all 5-foot-6 of him, is a longshot for a bullpen spot, has faced 10 hitters in three innings this spring and retired nine. --OF Jacque Jones hit .321 in the Mexican winter league, working to resurrect his career. But he got off t]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cincinnati Reds Roster Report 2009-03-14]]></title><link>http://www.redsground.com/news/cincinnati-reds-roster-report-2070.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 15 Mar 2009 07:55:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Reds did little in the offseason other than minor tinkering, adding C Ramon Hernandez and LHP Arthur Rhodes. They have done nothing to replace the offense lost last midseason when they traded LF Adam Dunn and RF Ken Griffey Jr. Left field remains a ho]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cincinnati Reds Inside Pitch 2009-03-14]]></title><link>http://www.redsground.com/news/cincinnati-reds-inside-pitch-2071.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 15 Mar 2009 07:55:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Shortstop Alex Gonzalez played his first two games in the field on back-to-back days, took a day off and then resumed playing every day to see if his surgically repaired knee could take it. The fact he was smiling after five innings of activity March 10 i]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cincinnati Reds Notes, Quotes 2009-03-14]]></title><link>http://www.redsground.com/news/cincinnati-reds-notes-quotes-2063.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 14 Mar 2009 07:55:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--LHP Daniel Ray Herrera, all 5-foot-6 of him, is a longshot for a bullpen spot, has faced 10 hitters in three innings this spring and retired nine. --OF Jacque Jones hit .321 in the Mexican winter league, working to resurrect his career. But he got off t]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cincinnati Reds Roster Report 2009-03-14]]></title><link>http://www.redsground.com/news/cincinnati-reds-roster-report-2064.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 14 Mar 2009 07:55:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Reds did little in the offseason other than minor tinkering, adding C Ramon Hernandez and LHP Arthur Rhodes. They have done nothing to replace the offense lost last midseason when they traded LF Adam Dunn and RF Ken Griffey Jr. Left field remains a ho]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cincinnati Reds Inside Pitch 2009-03-14]]></title><link>http://www.redsground.com/news/cincinnati-reds-inside-pitch-2065.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 14 Mar 2009 07:55:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Shortstop Alex Gonzalez played his first two games in the field on back-to-back days, took a day off and then resumed playing every day to see if his surgically repaired knee could take it. The fact he was smiling after five innings of activity March 10 i]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Reds 1, Twins 0]]></title><link>http://www.redsground.com/news/reds-1-twins-0.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 14 Mar 2009 07:55:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Francisco Liriano surrendered his first home run of the spring on Friday, but the Minnesota Twins' pitcher has not lost his focus on returning to his 2006 form.Liriano struck out five and walked one in 3 1-3 innings in front of a sellout crowd at Hammond ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Surprising Netherlands can play a little bit]]></title><link>http://www.redsground.com/news/surprising-netherlands-can-play-a-little-bit.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 14 Mar 2009 07:55:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[You've probably never heard of their players, but the Netherlands is the story of the WBC. Gerry Fraley explains the phenomenon.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cincinnati Reds Inside Pitch 2009-03-12]]></title><link>http://www.redsground.com/news/cincinnati-reds-inside-pitch-2056.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 13 Mar 2009 07:55:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Shortstop Alex Gonzalez participated in games for the first time this spring last week, both times as a designated hitter and both times for two at-bats. He was testing his surgically repaired left knee after missing all of last season. "Finally, almost a]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cincinnati Reds Notes, Quotes 2009-03-12]]></title><link>http://www.redsground.com/news/cincinnati-reds-notes-quotes-2057.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 13 Mar 2009 07:55:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--LHP Bill Bray, slowed by injuries for the third consecutive spring, threw 40 pitches in a simulated game March 4 to test his shoulder. He had been experiencing inflammation. Bray is expected to pitch in his first exhibition game Saturday against the Blu]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cincinnati Reds Roster Report 2009-03-12]]></title><link>http://www.redsground.com/news/cincinnati-reds-roster-report-2058.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 13 Mar 2009 07:55:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Reds did little in the offseason other than minor tinkering, adding C Ramon Hernandez and LHP Arthur Rhodes. They have done nothing to replace the offense lost last midseason when they traded LF Adam Dunn and RF Ken Griffey Jr. Left field remains a ho]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Owings has a strong outing]]></title><link>http://www.redsground.com/news/owings-has-a-strong-outing.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 13 Mar 2009 07:55:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[SARASOTA, Fla. - For theCincinnatiReds, it is a matter of pleading the fifth - the fifth starter.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[No pain is big gain for Reds]]></title><link>http://www.redsground.com/news/no-pain-is-big-gain-for-reds.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 13 Mar 2009 07:55:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[TAMPA, Fla. - A manager's fear is that he puts a player in the lineup to test him and he never gets tested.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Alonso among 7 sent down ]]></title><link>http://www.redsground.com/news/alonso-among-7-sent-down-.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 13 Mar 2009 07:55:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[TAMPA, Fla. - Yonder Alonso received a nice parting gift before he transferred his gear from theCincinnatiReds majorleague clubhouse to the minor-league clubhouse.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Gomes is ready for anything ]]></title><link>http://www.redsground.com/news/gomes-is-ready-for-anything-.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 13 Mar 2009 07:55:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[SARASOTA, Fla. - Jonny Gomes says he wouldn't endorse any major-league aspirant to come into camp as a non-tendered, non-roster player - but he is doing right by it.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cincinnati Reds Roster Report 2009-03-12]]></title><link>http://www.redsground.com/news/cincinnati-reds-roster-report-2047.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 12 Mar 2009 07:55:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Reds did little in the offseason other than minor tinkering, adding C Ramon Hernandez and LHP Arthur Rhodes. They have done nothing to replace the offense lost last midseason when they traded LF Adam Dunn and RF Ken Griffey Jr. Left field remains a ho]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cincinnati Reds Inside Pitch 2009-03-12]]></title><link>http://www.redsground.com/news/cincinnati-reds-inside-pitch-2048.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 12 Mar 2009 07:55:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Shortstop Alex Gonzalez participated in games for the first time this spring last week, both times as a designated hitter and both times for two at-bats. He was testing his surgically repaired left knee after missing all of last season. "Finally, almost a]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cincinnati Reds Notes, Quotes 2009-03-12]]></title><link>http://www.redsground.com/news/cincinnati-reds-notes-quotes-2049.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 12 Mar 2009 07:55:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--LHP Bill Bray, slowed by injuries for the third consecutive spring, threw 40 pitches in a simulated game March 4 to test his shoulder. He had been experiencing inflammation. Bray is expected to pitch in his first exhibition game Saturday against the Blu]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Hot sun and a big bag of fries ]]></title><link>http://www.redsground.com/news/hot-sun-and-a-big-bag-of-fries-.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 12 Mar 2009 07:55:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[SARASOTA, Fla. - The sun is shining brightly (and hot), the grass is olive green (it needs rain) and theCincinnatiReds continue to play exhibition Baseball - with everybody happy because the losses don't count yet.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cueto ankle injury 'no problem,' says G.M. Jocketty ]]></title><link>http://www.redsground.com/news/cueto-ankle-injury-no-problem-says-g-m-jocketty-.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 12 Mar 2009 07:55:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[CLEARWATER, Fla. -CincinnatiReds general manager Walt Jocketty, told there was a rumor that pitcher Johnny Cueto was injured, checked it out and said, "Nothing wrong."]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Dickerson trying to win job, save planet]]></title><link>http://www.redsground.com/news/dickerson-trying-to-win-job-save-planet.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 12 Mar 2009 07:55:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[DUNEDIN, Fla. - To Chris Dickerson, green doesn't necessarily mean money, and a Web site he launched isn't leftfielder.com.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Bowden always had trouble with the truth ]]></title><link>http://www.redsground.com/news/bowden-always-had-trouble-with-the-truth-.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 12 Mar 2009 07:55:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Pokey Reese said it: "You know Jim Bowden is lying when his lips are moving."]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Reds 8, Astros 2]]></title><link>http://www.redsground.com/news/reds-8-astros-2.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 12 Mar 2009 07:55:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Aaron Harang took another step in getting beyond his dismal 2008 season, pitching four scoreless innings Wednesday during the Cincinnati Reds' 8-2 victory over the Houston Astros.Harang lost 17 games last season, by far the worst of his career, and slimme]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Joba Chamberlain rebounds after 2 bad starts]]></title><link>http://www.redsground.com/news/joba-chamberlain-rebounds-after-2-bad-starts.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 12 Mar 2009 07:55:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Joba Chamberlain and the New York Yankees can relax a little bit.Chamberlain rebounded from two bad starts by allowing one run and three hits over three innings in the Yankees' 7-1 victory over the Cincinnati Reds on Tuesday night."I'd be lying if I didn']]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cincinnati Reds Notes, Quotes 2009-03-11]]></title><link>http://www.redsground.com/news/cincinnati-reds-notes-quotes-2041.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 11 Mar 2009 07:55:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--LHP Bill Bray, slowed by injuries for the third consecutive spring, threw 40 pitches in a simulated game March 4 to test his shoulder. He had been experiencing inflammation. Bray is expected to pitch in his first exhibition game Saturday against the Blu]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cincinnati Reds Roster Report 2009-03-11]]></title><link>http://www.redsground.com/news/cincinnati-reds-roster-report-2042.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 11 Mar 2009 07:55:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Reds did little in the offseason other than minor tinkering, adding C Ramon Hernandez and LHP Arthur Rhodes. They have done nothing to replace the offense lost last midseason when they traded LF Adam Dunn and RF Ken Griffey Jr. Left field remains a ho]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cincinnati Reds Inside Pitch 2009-03-11]]></title><link>http://www.redsground.com/news/cincinnati-reds-inside-pitch-2043.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 11 Mar 2009 07:55:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Shortstop Alex Gonzalez participated in games for the first time this spring last week, both times as a designated hitter and both times for two at-bats. He was testing his surgically repaired left knee after missing all of last season. "Finally, almost a]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[No excuse for Dominican performance in WBC]]></title><link>http://www.redsground.com/news/no-excuse-for-dominican-performance-in-wbc.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 11 Mar 2009 07:55:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Netherlands stunned the Dominican Republic again and sent them packing. Ken Rosenthal says there's simply no excuse.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Yankees 7, Reds 1]]></title><link>http://www.redsground.com/news/yankees-7-reds-1.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 11 Mar 2009 07:55:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Joba Chamberlain and the New York Yankees can relax a little bit.Chamberlain rebounded from two bad starts by allowing one run and three hits over three innings in the Yankees' 7-1 victory over the Cincinnati Reds on Tuesday night."I'd be lying if I didn']]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Reds 6, Blue Jays 5(10) 2009-03-08]]></title><link>http://www.redsground.com/news/reds-6-blue-jays-5-10--2046.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 11 Mar 2009 07:55:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Micah Owings pitched four scoreless innings, aiding his bid to become the Reds' fifth starter, in Cincinnati's 6-5 victory in 10 innings against the Toronto Blue Jays on Sunday.Scott Rolen doubled and hit his first spring homer off Reds closer Francisco C]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cincinnati Reds Inside Pitch 2009-03-10]]></title><link>http://www.redsground.com/news/cincinnati-reds-inside-pitch-2036.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 10 Mar 2009 07:55:10 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Shortstop Alex Gonzalez participated in games for the first time this spring last week, both times as a designated hitter and both times for two at-bats. He was testing his surgically repaired left knee after missing all of last season. "Finally, almost a]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cincinnati Reds Notes, Quotes 2009-03-10]]></title><link>http://www.redsground.com/news/cincinnati-reds-notes-quotes-2037.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 10 Mar 2009 07:55:10 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--LHP Bill Bray, slowed by injuries for the third consecutive spring, threw 40 pitches in a simulated game March 4 to test his shoulder. He had been experiencing inflammation. Bray is expected to pitch in his first exhibition game Saturday against the Blu]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cincinnati Reds Roster Report 2009-03-10]]></title><link>http://www.redsground.com/news/cincinnati-reds-roster-report-2038.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 10 Mar 2009 07:55:10 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Reds did little in the offseason other than minor tinkering, adding C Ramon Hernandez and LHP Arthur Rhodes. They have done nothing to replace the offense lost last midseason when they traded LF Adam Dunn and RF Ken Griffey Jr. Left field remains a ho]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Reds 8, Phillies 4]]></title><link>http://www.redsground.com/news/reds-8-phillies-4.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 10 Mar 2009 07:55:10 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Cole Hamels is right where he wants to be as he prepares to make his first opening-day start.Hamels pitched 2 2-3 innings in his Grapefruit League debut Monday, allowing two runs and two hits in the Philadelphia Phillies' 8-4 loss to the Cincinnati Reds.H]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Reds 6, Blue Jays 5(10) 2009-03-08]]></title><link>http://www.redsground.com/news/reds-6-blue-jays-5-10--2040.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 10 Mar 2009 07:55:10 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Micah Owings pitched four scoreless innings, aiding his bid to become the Reds' fifth starter, in Cincinnati's 6-5 victory in 10 innings against the Toronto Blue Jays on Sunday.Scott Rolen doubled and hit his first spring homer off Reds closer Francisco C]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Reds 6, Blue Jays 5(10) 2009-03-08]]></title><link>http://www.redsground.com/news/reds-6-blue-jays-5-10--2032.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 09 Mar 2009 07:55:13 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Micah Owings pitched four scoreless innings, aiding his bid to become the Reds' fifth starter, in Cincinnati's 6-5 victory in 10 innings against the Toronto Blue Jays on Sunday.Scott Rolen doubled and hit his first spring homer off Reds closer Francisco C]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cincinnati Reds Notes, Quotes 2009-03-08]]></title><link>http://www.redsground.com/news/cincinnati-reds-notes-quotes-2033.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 09 Mar 2009 07:55:13 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--LHP Bill Bray, slowed by injuries for the third consecutive spring, threw 40 pitches in a simulated game March 4 to test his shoulder. He had been experiencing inflammation. Bray is expected to pitch in his first exhibition game Saturday against the Blu]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cincinnati Reds Roster Report 2009-03-08]]></title><link>http://www.redsground.com/news/cincinnati-reds-roster-report-2034.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 09 Mar 2009 07:55:13 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Reds did little in the offseason other than minor tinkering, adding C Ramon Hernandez and LHP Arthur Rhodes. They have done nothing to replace the offense lost last midseason when they traded LF Adam Dunn and RF Ken Griffey Jr. Left field remains a ho]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cincinnati Reds Inside Pitch 2009-03-08]]></title><link>http://www.redsground.com/news/cincinnati-reds-inside-pitch-2035.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 09 Mar 2009 07:55:13 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Shortstop Alex Gonzalez participated in games for the first time this spring last week, both times as a designated hitter and both times for two at-bats. He was testing his surgically repaired left knee after missing all of last season. "Finally, almost a]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cincinnati Reds Notes, Quotes 2009-03-08]]></title><link>http://www.redsground.com/news/cincinnati-reds-notes-quotes-2028.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 08 Mar 2009 07:55:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--LHP Bill Bray, slowed by injuries for the third consecutive spring, threw 40 pitches in a simulated game March 4 to test his shoulder. He had been experiencing inflammation. Bray is expected to pitch in his first exhibition game Saturday against the Blu]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cincinnati Reds Roster Report 2009-03-08]]></title><link>http://www.redsground.com/news/cincinnati-reds-roster-report-2029.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 08 Mar 2009 07:55:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Reds did little in the offseason other than minor tinkering, adding C Ramon Hernandez and LHP Arthur Rhodes. They have done nothing to replace the offense lost last midseason when they traded LF Adam Dunn and RF Ken Griffey Jr. Left field remains a ho]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cincinnati Reds Inside Pitch 2009-03-08]]></title><link>http://www.redsground.com/news/cincinnati-reds-inside-pitch-2030.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 08 Mar 2009 07:55:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Shortstop Alex Gonzalez participated in games for the first time this spring last week, both times as a designated hitter and both times for two at-bats. He was testing his surgically repaired left knee after missing all of last season. "Finally, almost a]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Blue Jays 7, Reds 2]]></title><link>http://www.redsground.com/news/blue-jays-7-reds-2.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 08 Mar 2009 07:55:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Homer Bailey kept the Cincinnati Reds in the game Saturday without his best stuff.It was another encouraging development for the former first-round draft pick.Bailey worked four effective innings in a 7-2 loss to the Toronto Blue Jays, allowing one run an]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cincinnati Reds Roster Report 2009-03-07]]></title><link>http://www.redsground.com/news/cincinnati-reds-roster-report-2019.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 07 Mar 2009 07:55:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Reds did little in the offseason other than minor tinkering, adding C Ramon Hernandez and LHP Arthur Rhodes. They have done nothing to replace the offense lost last midseason when they traded LF Adam Dunn and RF Ken Griffey Jr. Left field remains a ho]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cincinnati Reds Inside Pitch 2009-03-07]]></title><link>http://www.redsground.com/news/cincinnati-reds-inside-pitch-2020.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 07 Mar 2009 07:55:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Shortstop Alex Gonzalez participated in games for the first time this spring last week, both times as a designated hitter and both times for two at-bats. He was testing his surgically repaired left knee after missing all of last season. "Finally, almost a]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cincinnati Reds Notes, Quotes 2009-03-07]]></title><link>http://www.redsground.com/news/cincinnati-reds-notes-quotes-2021.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 07 Mar 2009 07:55:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--LHP Bill Bray, slowed by injuries for the third consecutive spring, threw 40 pitches in a simulated game March 4 to test his shoulder. He had been experiencing inflammation. Bray is expected to pitch in his first exhibition game Saturday against the Blu]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Baker's list could produce a star ]]></title><link>http://www.redsground.com/news/baker-s-list-could-produce-a-star-.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 07 Mar 2009 07:55:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[SARASOTA, Fla. - A large white board covers an entire wall inCincinnatiReds manager Dusty Baker's office and it lists all 63 players in camp.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Calmer Masset pitches three scoreless innings]]></title><link>http://www.redsground.com/news/calmer-masset-pitches-three-scoreless-innings.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 07 Mar 2009 07:55:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[SARASOTA, Fla. - The first Pittsburgh batter in the second inning nearly took Nick Masset's shoes and socks off with a line drive.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[So far, so good for Gonzalez]]></title><link>http://www.redsground.com/news/so-far-so-good-for-gonzalez.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 07 Mar 2009 07:55:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[SARASOTA, Fla. - Alex Gonzalez, as nervous as a diabetic in a bakery, fiddled with his glove as he sat at his locker.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Twins 3, Reds 0]]></title><link>http://www.redsground.com/news/twins-3-reds-0.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 07 Mar 2009 07:55:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[With no reason to be distracted, Jason Kubel is off to a strong start this spring.Minnesota's designated hitter had an RBI single in the first inning to spark the Twins to a 3-0 exhibition victory over the Cincinnati Reds on Friday.The 26-year-old Kubel, ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Under the Bleachers: Cheer for the Yankees]]></title><link>http://www.redsground.com/news/under-the-bleachers-cheer-for-the-yankees.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 07 Mar 2009 07:55:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Welcome to Under the Bleachers, where the best MLB writers from Bleacher Report give their unique take on the latest action.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[TAKE FIVE: TODAY'S TOP SPORTS BRIEFS  ]]></title><link>http://www.redsground.com/news/take-five-today-s-top-sports-briefs-.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 07 Mar 2009 07:55:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[LOCAL & STATE]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[This could be the beginning of A-Rod's breakdown]]></title><link>http://www.redsground.com/news/this-could-be-the-beginning-of-a-rod-s-breakdown.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 06 Mar 2009 07:55:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Forget about mental pressure, the Yanks have another type of A-Rod breakdown to sweat. It's time to worry, Ken Rosenthal says.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cincinnati Reds Notes, Quotes 2009-03-06]]></title><link>http://www.redsground.com/news/cincinnati-reds-notes-quotes-2015.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 06 Mar 2009 07:55:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--3B Juan Francisco, 21, set a Dominican winter league record for left-handers with 14 homers while playing for Cibao. He batted cleanup, despite having played only two years of Class A ball in the United States. --SS Alex Gonzalez, coming off left knee s]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cincinnati Reds Roster Report 2009-03-06]]></title><link>http://www.redsground.com/news/cincinnati-reds-roster-report-2016.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 06 Mar 2009 07:55:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Reds did little in the offseason other than minor tinkering, adding C Ramon Hernandez and LHP Arthur Rhodes. They have done nothing to replace the offense lost last midseason when they traded LF Adam Dunn and RF Ken Griffey Jr. Left field remains a ho]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cincinnati Reds Inside Pitch 2009-03-06]]></title><link>http://www.redsground.com/news/cincinnati-reds-inside-pitch-2017.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 06 Mar 2009 07:55:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Right-hander Micah Owings, trying to win the No. 5 spot in the rotation, made his Reds debut with three scoreless innings against the Twins on Feb. 26. He allowed two hits. For Owings, just climbing the mound again was a victory. "When I was warming up, I]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Reds 10, Pirates 6(10)]]></title><link>http://www.redsground.com/news/reds-10-pirates-6-10-.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 06 Mar 2009 07:55:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Nick Masset pitched three scoreless innings in his bid to make the Reds' rotation, and Darnell McDonald hit a grand slam in the bottom of the 10th to give Cincinnati a 10-6 win over the Pittsburgh Pirates.McDonald homered off Ronnie Uviedo to give the Red]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cincinnati Reds Notes, Quotes 2009-03-05]]></title><link>http://www.redsground.com/news/cincinnati-reds-notes-quotes-2009.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 05 Mar 2009 07:55:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--3B Juan Francisco, 21, set a Dominican winter league record for left-handers with 14 homers while playing for Cibao. He batted cleanup, despite having played only two years of Class A ball in the United States. --SS Alex Gonzalez, coming off left knee s]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cincinnati Reds Roster Report 2009-03-05]]></title><link>http://www.redsground.com/news/cincinnati-reds-roster-report-2010.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 05 Mar 2009 07:55:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Reds did little in the offseason other than minor tinkering, adding C Ramon Hernandez and LHP Arthur Rhodes. They have done nothing to replace the offense lost last midseason when they traded LF Adam Dunn and RF Ken Griffey Jr. Left field remains a ho]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cincinnati Reds Inside Pitch 2009-03-05]]></title><link>http://www.redsground.com/news/cincinnati-reds-inside-pitch-2011.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 05 Mar 2009 07:55:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Right-hander Micah Owings, trying to win the No. 5 spot in the rotation, made his Reds debut with three scoreless innings against the Twins on Feb. 26. He allowed two hits. For Owings, just climbing the mound again was a victory. "When I was warming up, I]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Gonzalez bats in Reds' win over The Netherlands]]></title><link>http://www.redsground.com/news/gonzalez-bats-in-reds-win-over-the-netherlands.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 05 Mar 2009 07:55:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Alex Gonzalez was relieved to be back on the field.Gonzalez singled in two at-bats as the designated hitter after missing all of last season with a knee injury, and the Cincinnati Reds beat the Netherlands 4-3 in 10 innings on Wednesday night.He felt some]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Reds invite Obama to Civil Rights Game in June]]></title><link>http://www.redsground.com/news/reds-invite-obama-to-civil-rights-game-in-june.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 05 Mar 2009 07:55:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Cincinnati Reds have invited President Barack Obama to throw out the first pitch at this year's Civil Rights Game at Great American Ball Park.The game is June 20 against Obama's favorite team, the Chicago White Sox.Reds chief executive Bob Castellini ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cincinnati Reds Notes, Quotes 2009-03-03]]></title><link>http://www.redsground.com/news/cincinnati-reds-notes-quotes-2004.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 04 Mar 2009 07:55:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--3B Juan Francisco, 21, set a Dominican winter league record for left-handers with 14 homers while playing for Cibao. 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They have done nothing to replace the offense lost last midseason when they traded LF Adam Dunn and RF Ken Griffey Jr. Left field remains a ho]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cincinnati Reds Inside Pitch 2009-03-03]]></title><link>http://www.redsground.com/news/cincinnati-reds-inside-pitch-2006.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 04 Mar 2009 07:55:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Right-hander Micah Owings, trying to win the No. 5 spot in the rotation, made his Reds debut with three scoreless innings against the Twins on Feb. 26. He allowed two hits. For Owings, just climbing the mound again was a victory. "When I was warming up, I]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Reds 9, Red Sox 8]]></title><link>http://www.redsground.com/news/reds-9-red-sox-8.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 04 Mar 2009 07:55:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Johnny Gomes hit a grand slam, and Jay Bruce and Edwin Encarnacion added two-run homers to lead the Cincinnati Reds over the Boston Red Sox 9-8 Tuesday.Boston starter Jon Lester pitched two perfect innings. Ramon Ramirez took the loss after allowing four ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Corey Koskie thrilled Team Canada called ]]></title><link>http://www.redsground.com/news/corey-koskie-thrilled-team-canada-called-.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 04 Mar 2009 07:55:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Corey Koskie has repeatedly walked into door frames over the past 2 1/2 years. He's gotten dizzy strolling through the mall. He's felt nauseous watching hockey or 24 on TV. He's gotten excruciating headaches while playing with his three boys.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cincinnati Reds Roster Report 2009-03-03]]></title><link>http://www.redsground.com/news/cincinnati-reds-roster-report-1999.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 03 Mar 2009 07:55:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Reds did little in the offseason other than minor tinkering, adding C Ramon Hernandez and LHP Arthur Rhodes. They have done nothing to replace the offense lost last midseason when they traded LF Adam Dunn and RF Ken Griffey Jr. Left field remains a ho]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cincinnati Reds Inside Pitch 2009-03-03]]></title><link>http://www.redsground.com/news/cincinnati-reds-inside-pitch-2000.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 03 Mar 2009 07:55:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Right-hander Micah Owings, trying to win the No. 5 spot in the rotation, made his Reds debut with three scoreless innings against the Twins on Feb. 26. He allowed two hits. For Owings, just climbing the mound again was a victory. "When I was warming up, I]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cincinnati Reds Notes, Quotes 2009-03-03]]></title><link>http://www.redsground.com/news/cincinnati-reds-notes-quotes-2001.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 03 Mar 2009 07:55:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--3B Juan Francisco, 21, set a Dominican winter league record for left-handers with 14 homers while playing for Cibao. He batted cleanup, despite having played only two years of Class A ball in the United States. --SS Alex Gonzalez, coming off left knee s]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Pirates 2, Reds 1]]></title><link>http://www.redsground.com/news/pirates-2-reds-1.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 03 Mar 2009 07:55:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[BRADENTON, Fla. - Sometimes, even Homer Bailey forgets he's just 22 years old."I have to kind of sit back and keep in mind that I still have a lot of time ahead of me and everything is a learning process," the Cincinnati Reds right-hander Bailey said. "In]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Nationals' Bowden quits amid scandal]]></title><link>http://www.redsground.com/news/nationals-bowden-quits-amid-scandal.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 03 Mar 2009 07:55:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[It was presumably the final step in a scandal that had been brewing since Feb. 18, when the team acknowledged that Esmailyn Gonzalez, a Dominican shortstop it signed for $1.4 million in 2006, was actually Carlos Alvarez Daniel Lugo and four years older th]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Reds 13, Yankees 11]]></title><link>http://www.redsground.com/news/reds-13-yankees-11.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 02 Mar 2009 07:55:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Alex Rodriguez had two hits in the New York Yankees' 13-11 loss to the Cincinnati Reds on Sunday, then was interviewed by Major League Baseball officials about his admission that he used performance-enhancing drugs.The commissioner's office released a sta]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Bowden had worn out his welcome in D.C.]]></title><link>http://www.redsground.com/news/bowden-had-worn-out-his-welcome-in-d-c-.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 02 Mar 2009 07:55:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Even if Jim Bowden wasn't the target of a federal investigation, Ken Rosenthal says he needed to go in Washington.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cincinnati Reds Roster Report 2009-03-01]]></title><link>http://www.redsground.com/news/cincinnati-reds-roster-report-1996.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 02 Mar 2009 07:55:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Reds did little in the offseason other than minor tinkering, adding C Ramon Hernandez and LHP Arthur Rhodes. They have done nothing to replace the offense lost last midseason when they traded LF Adam Dunn and RF Ken Griffey Jr. Left field remains a ho]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cincinnati Reds Inside Pitch 2009-03-01]]></title><link>http://www.redsground.com/news/cincinnati-reds-inside-pitch-1997.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 02 Mar 2009 07:55:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Right-hander Micah Owings, trying to win the No. 5 spot in the rotation, made his Reds debut with three scoreless innings against the Twins on Feb. 26. He allowed two hits. For Owings, just climbing the mound again was a victory. "When I was warming up, I]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cincinnati Reds Notes, Quotes 2009-03-01]]></title><link>http://www.redsground.com/news/cincinnati-reds-notes-quotes-1998.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 02 Mar 2009 07:55:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--3B Juan Francisco, 21, set a Dominican winter league record for left-handers with 14 homers while playing for Cibao. He batted cleanup, despite having played only two years of Class A ball in the United States. --SS Alex Gonzalez, coming off left knee s]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cincinnati Reds Roster Report 2009-03-01]]></title><link>http://www.redsground.com/news/cincinnati-reds-roster-report-1990.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 01 Mar 2009 07:55:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Reds did little in the offseason other than minor tinkering, adding C Ramon Hernandez and LHP Arthur Rhodes. 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"When I was warming up, I]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cincinnati Reds Notes, Quotes 2009-03-01]]></title><link>http://www.redsground.com/news/cincinnati-reds-notes-quotes-1992.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 01 Mar 2009 07:55:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--3B Juan Francisco, 21, set a Dominican winter league record for left-handers with 14 homers while playing for Cibao. 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Both right-handers made their major league debuts last season.The 23-year-old Cueto went 9-14 with a 4]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cincinnati Reds Notes, Quotes 2009-02-27]]></title><link>http://www.redsground.com/news/cincinnati-reds-notes-quotes-1986.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 28 Feb 2009 07:55:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--RHP Homer Bailey, a candidate for the No. 5 starting spot, was told he might do better by adding a few pounds, but he showed up in camp about 10 pounds lighter. "I feel better than I ever have in my life," he said. --OF Jonny Gomes, a possible left fiel]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cincinnati Reds Roster Report 2009-02-27]]></title><link>http://www.redsground.com/news/cincinnati-reds-roster-report-1987.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 28 Feb 2009 07:55:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Reds did little in the offseason other than minor tinkering, adding C Ramon Hernandez and LHP Arthur Rhodes. They have done nothing to replace the offense lost last midseason when they traded LF Adam Dunn and RF Ken Griffey Jr. Left field remains a ho]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cincinnati Reds Inside Pitch 2009-02-27]]></title><link>http://www.redsground.com/news/cincinnati-reds-inside-pitch-1988.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 28 Feb 2009 07:55:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Although he admits he isn't a natural No. 4 hitter, second baseman Brandon Phillips accepts manager Dusty Baker's desire for him to bat cleanup for the second consecutive year. "The way the lineup looks now, yeah, he'll be our cleanup hitter," Baker said.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[OFF THE BEATEN PATH ]]></title><link>http://www.redsground.com/news/off-the-beaten-path-.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 28 Feb 2009 07:55:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Basketball playoffs continue]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cincinnati Reds Notes, Quotes 2009-02-27]]></title><link>http://www.redsground.com/news/cincinnati-reds-notes-quotes-1975.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 27 Feb 2009 07:55:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--RHP Homer Bailey, a candidate for the No. 5 starting spot, was told he might do better by adding a few pounds, but he showed up in camp about 10 pounds lighter. "I feel better than I ever have in my life," he said. --OF Jonny Gomes, a possible left fiel]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cincinnati Reds Roster Report 2009-02-27]]></title><link>http://www.redsground.com/news/cincinnati-reds-roster-report-1976.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 27 Feb 2009 07:55:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Reds did little in the offseason other than minor tinkering, adding C Ramon Hernandez and LHP Arthur Rhodes. 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"The way the lineup looks now, yeah, he'll be our cleanup hitter," Baker said.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Twins 10, Reds 4]]></title><link>http://www.redsground.com/news/twins-10-reds-4.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 27 Feb 2009 07:55:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Micah Owings used his first opportunity to show Cincinnati he can pitch as well as he hits by working three scoreless innings Thursday in a 10-4 loss to the Minnesota Twins, the final opener at Ed Smith Stadium for the Reds.The Reds signed a lease to move]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Gonzalez will sit out]]></title><link>http://www.redsground.com/news/gonzalez-will-sit-out.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 27 Feb 2009 07:55:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[SARASOTA, Fla. - The first seepage in what has been Camp Serenity for theCincinnatiReds is leaking.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Reds' Hanigan accepts backup role]]></title><link>http://www.redsground.com/news/reds-hanigan-accepts-backup-role.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 27 Feb 2009 07:55:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[SARASOTA, Fla. - The catcher's initials are R.H., and it isn't Ryan Hanigan. It's Ramon Hernandez. If anybody has a right to stick his face noseto-nose withCincinnatiReds manager Dusty Baker and say, "Hey, what about me and what do I have to do?," it is H]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cincinnati Reds Inside Pitch 2009-02-26]]></title><link>http://www.redsground.com/news/cincinnati-reds-inside-pitch-1969.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 26 Feb 2009 07:55:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Although he admits he isn't a natural No. 4 hitter, second baseman Brandon Phillips accepts manager Dusty Baker's desire for him to bat cleanup for the second consecutive year. "The way the lineup looks now, yeah, he'll be our cleanup hitter," Baker said.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cincinnati Reds Notes, Quotes 2009-02-26]]></title><link>http://www.redsground.com/news/cincinnati-reds-notes-quotes-1970.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 26 Feb 2009 07:55:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--RHP Homer Bailey, a candidate for the No. 5 starting spot, was told he might do better by adding a few pounds, but he showed up in camp about 10 pounds lighter. "I feel better than I ever have in my life," he said. --OF Jonny Gomes, a possible left fiel]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cincinnati Reds Roster Report 2009-02-26]]></title><link>http://www.redsground.com/news/cincinnati-reds-roster-report-1971.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 26 Feb 2009 07:55:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Reds did little in the offseason other than minor tinkering, adding C Ramon Hernandez and LHP Arthur Rhodes. They have done nothing to replace the offense lost last midseason when they traded LF Adam Dunn and RF Ken Griffey Jr. Left field remains a ho]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Reds 7, Rays 0]]></title><link>http://www.redsground.com/news/reds-7-rays-0.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 26 Feb 2009 07:55:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Carlos Hernandez faced major league hitters for the first time in three years Wednesday when he pitched the first two innings of the Tampa Bay Rays' 7-0 loss to the visiting Cincinnati Reds at Charlotte Sports Park.After moving their spring training headq]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Lineup not well-armed ]]></title><link>http://www.redsground.com/news/lineup-not-well-armed-.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 26 Feb 2009 07:55:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The stellar pitching staff that might have been was long ago pushed out of the equation for the Canadian national team, leaving manager Ernie Whitt to squeeze all he can from the unsung staff that is at the World Baseball Classic.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[GRAPEFRUIT LEAGUE PREVIEW ]]></title><link>http://www.redsground.com/news/grapefruit-league-preview-.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 26 Feb 2009 07:55:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[.......................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................... ....]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Losing arms race]]></title><link>http://www.redsground.com/news/losing-arms-race.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 25 Feb 2009 08:29:47 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The stellar pitching staff that might have been was long ago pushed out of the equation for the Canadian national team, leaving manager Ernie Whitt to squeeze all he can from the unsung staff that is at the World Baseball Classic.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Status of shortstop Gonzalez still in question ]]></title><link>http://www.redsground.com/news/status-of-shortstop-gonzalez-still-in-question-.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 24 Feb 2009 23:29:50 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[SARASOTA, Fla. - The Alex Gonzalez Saga remains in flux.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Masset revels in shot at rotation]]></title><link>http://www.redsground.com/news/masset-revels-in-shot-at-rotation.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 24 Feb 2009 23:29:50 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[SARASOTA, Fla. - Nick Masset has been the victim of circumstances so many times his middle initials should be V.C.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Trouble keeps springing up]]></title><link>http://www.redsground.com/news/trouble-keeps-springing-up.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 24 Feb 2009 18:29:48 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[AsWashingtonNationals players worked out on a practice field down the street from Space Coast Stadium, Stan Kasten sat on a dugout bench Monday morning. For the third time in a week, he fielded questions about controversial team matters that have nothing ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cincinnati Reds Roster Report 2009-02-24]]></title><link>http://www.redsground.com/news/cincinnati-reds-roster-report-1959.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 24 Feb 2009 07:55:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Reds did little in the offseason other than minor tinkering, adding C Ramon Hernandez and LHP Arthur Rhodes. They have done nothing to replace the offense lost last midseason when they traded LF Adam Dunn and RF Ken Griffey Jr. Left field remains a ho]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cincinnati Reds Inside Pitch 2009-02-24]]></title><link>http://www.redsground.com/news/cincinnati-reds-inside-pitch-1960.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 24 Feb 2009 07:55:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Although he admits he isn't a natural No. 4 hitter, second baseman Brandon Phillips accepts manager Dusty Baker's desire for him to bat cleanup for the second consecutive year. "The way the lineup looks now, yeah, he'll be our cleanup hitter," Baker said.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cincinnati Reds Notes, Quotes 2009-02-24]]></title><link>http://www.redsground.com/news/cincinnati-reds-notes-quotes-1961.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 24 Feb 2009 07:55:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--RHP Homer Bailey, a candidate for the No. 5 starting spot, was told he might do better by adding a few pounds, but he showed up in camp about 10 pounds lighter. "I feel better than I ever have in my life," he said. --OF Jonny Gomes, a possible left fiel]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Gomes no stranger to adversity ]]></title><link>http://www.redsground.com/news/gomes-no-stranger-to-adversity-.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 24 Feb 2009 07:55:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[SARASOTA, Fla. - Jonny Gomes said he knows people kept a watchful eye on him last year, "expecting me to turn over a table or demand a trade."]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Davis sees similarities with '90 club ]]></title><link>http://www.redsground.com/news/davis-sees-similarities-with-90-club-.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 24 Feb 2009 07:55:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[SARASOTA, Fla. - Eric Davis looks as if he could still step into the batter's box and whack a few into the palm trees beyond the leftfield fence, "And I probably could if somebody ran for me," he said.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Bailey among 3 vying for Reds' fifth starter spot]]></title><link>http://www.redsground.com/news/bailey-among-3-vying-for-reds-fifth-starter-spot.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 24 Feb 2009 07:55:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Homer Bailey is one of three pitchers vying for the final spot in the Cincinnati Reds' rotation as they prepare to begin spring training games.Fellow right-handers Micah Owings and Nick Masset also are among the leading candidates for the fifth starter's ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Nats' Rijo takes leave as scandal simmers ]]></title><link>http://www.redsground.com/news/nats-rijo-takes-leave-as-scandal-simmers-.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 23 Feb 2009 07:55:12 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Jose Rijo, theWashingtonNationals executive at the center of a scandal involving a top prospect who created a false identity, has taken an indefinite leave of absence from the club.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Reds going slow with SS Gonzalez]]></title><link>http://www.redsground.com/news/reds-going-slow-with-ss-gonzalez.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 23 Feb 2009 07:55:12 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Cincinnati Reds shortstop Alex Gonzalez got a day off from manager Dusty Baker, who doesn't want to push him too hard coming off a severe knee injury.The 32-year-old infielder missed all of last season because of a fracture in his left knee. He went throu]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cincinnati Reds Notes, Quotes 2009-02-21]]></title><link>http://www.redsground.com/news/cincinnati-reds-notes-quotes-1956.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 23 Feb 2009 07:55:12 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--RHP Homer Bailey, a candidate for the No. 5 starting spot, was told he might do better by adding a few pounds, but he showed up in camp about 10 pounds lighter. "I feel better than I ever have in my life," he said. --OF Jonny Gomes, a possible left fiel]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cincinnati Reds Roster Report 2009-02-21]]></title><link>http://www.redsground.com/news/cincinnati-reds-roster-report-1957.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 23 Feb 2009 07:55:12 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Reds did little in the offseason other than minor tinkering, adding C Ramon Hernandez and LHP Arthur Rhodes. 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"The way the lineup looks now, yeah, he'll be our cleanup hitter," Baker said.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Bruce, Burton agree to 1-year deals with Reds]]></title><link>http://www.redsground.com/news/bruce-burton-agree-to-1-year-deals-with-reds.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 22 Feb 2009 07:55:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Cincinnati Reds have agreed to one-year deals with outfielder Jay Bruce, reliever Jared Burton and nine other players.The team announced the deals on Saturday.The Reds also agreed to one-year contracts with right-handers Carlos Fisher, Sam LeCure, Rob]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cincinnati Reds Notes, Quotes 2009-02-21]]></title><link>http://www.redsground.com/news/cincinnati-reds-notes-quotes-1949.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 22 Feb 2009 07:55:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--RHP Homer Bailey, a candidate for the No. 5 starting spot, was told he might do better by adding a few pounds, but he showed up in camp about 10 pounds lighter. "I feel better than I ever have in my life," he said. --OF Jonny Gomes, a possible left fiel]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cincinnati Reds Roster Report 2009-02-21]]></title><link>http://www.redsground.com/news/cincinnati-reds-roster-report-1950.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 22 Feb 2009 07:55:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Reds did little in the offseason other than minor tinkering, adding C Ramon Hernandez and LHP Arthur Rhodes. 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"The way the lineup looks now, yeah, he'll be our cleanup hitter," Baker said.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Reds LHP Bray throws first bullpen session 2009-02-20]]></title><link>http://www.redsground.com/news/reds-lhp-bray-throws-first-bullpen-session-1952.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 22 Feb 2009 07:55:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Reds lefty reliever Bill Bray, held back from early spring drills because of tendinitis, is back with the rest of the staff."It's good," he said Friday after throwing his first bullpen session.The 25-year-old said he shouldn't have any problem getting rea]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Report: A-Rod linked to trainer banned by MLB 2009-02-21]]></title><link>http://www.redsground.com/news/report-a-rod-linked-to-trainer-banned-by-mlb-1953.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 22 Feb 2009 07:55:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Yankees star Alex Rodriguez has had a long relationship with a steroid-linked trainer who's been banned from major-league clubhouses, The Daily News in New York reported Friday.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cincinnati Reds Notes, Quotes 2009-02-21]]></title><link>http://www.redsground.com/news/cincinnati-reds-notes-quotes-1940.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 21 Feb 2009 07:55:13 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--RHP Homer Bailey, a candidate for the No. 5 starting spot, was told he might do better by adding a few pounds, but he showed up in camp about 10 pounds lighter. "I feel better than I ever have in my life," he said. --OF Jonny Gomes, a possible left fiel]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cincinnati Reds Roster Report 2009-02-21]]></title><link>http://www.redsground.com/news/cincinnati-reds-roster-report-1941.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 21 Feb 2009 07:55:13 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Reds did little in the offseason other than minor tinkering, adding C Ramon Hernandez and LHP Arthur Rhodes. 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"The way the lineup looks now, yeah, he'll be our cleanup hitter," Baker said.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Bidding farewell to 'Homer Happy' Encarnacion ]]></title><link>http://www.redsground.com/news/bidding-farewell-to-homer-happy-encarnacion-.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 21 Feb 2009 07:55:13 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[SARASOTA, Fla. - Edwin Encarnacion was aghast when told he owned the third-most service with theCincinnatiReds.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Baker won't name leaders ]]></title><link>http://www.redsground.com/news/baker-won-t-name-leaders-.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 21 Feb 2009 07:55:13 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[SARASOTA, Fla. - There will be nobody wearing a captain's wishbone 'C' on theirCincinnatiReds jersey as long as Dusty Baker is manager.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Dunn, Nats a good match ]]></title><link>http://www.redsground.com/news/dunn-nats-a-good-match-.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 21 Feb 2009 07:55:13 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The furor over the player formerly known as "Smiley" atWashingtonNationals spring training took the spotlight off what should have been the story of the day Wednesday - the first time their $20 million man appeared on the field.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Reds LHP Bray throws first bullpen session]]></title><link>http://www.redsground.com/news/reds-lhp-bray-throws-first-bullpen-session.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 21 Feb 2009 07:55:13 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Reds lefty reliever Bill Bray, held back from early spring drills because of tendinitis, is back with the rest of the staff."It's good," he said Friday after throwing his first bullpen session.The 25-year-old said he shouldn't have any problem getting rea]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Report: A-Rod linked to trainer banned by MLB]]></title><link>http://www.redsground.com/news/report-a-rod-linked-to-trainer-banned-by-mlb.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 21 Feb 2009 07:55:13 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Yankees star Alex Rodriguez has had a long relationship with a steroid-linked trainer who's been banned from major-league clubhouses, The Daily News in New York reported Friday.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cincinnati Reds Roster Report 2009-02-19]]></title><link>http://www.redsground.com/news/cincinnati-reds-roster-report-1937.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 20 Feb 2009 07:55:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Reds did little in the offseason other than minor tinkering, adding C Ramon Hernandez and LHP Arthur Rhodes. 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Encarnacion hit .251 with 26 home runs and 68 RBIs last season. --C ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cincinnati Reds Inside Pitch 2009-02-19]]></title><link>http://www.redsground.com/news/cincinnati-reds-inside-pitch-1939.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 20 Feb 2009 07:55:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Shortstop Alex Gonzalez has a lot to prove in a short period of time after missing all of last season with a stress fracture in his left knee. Gonzalez was given approval to go at 100 percent from the beginning of spring training, but he knows it might be]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cincinnati Reds Roster Report 2009-02-19]]></title><link>http://www.redsground.com/news/cincinnati-reds-roster-report-1928.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 19 Feb 2009 07:55:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Reds did little in the offseason other than minor tinkering, adding C Ramon Hernandez and LHP Arthur Rhodes. They have done nothing to replace the offense lost last midseason when they traded LF Adam Dunn and RF Ken Griffey Jr. Left field remains a ho]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cincinnati Reds Notes, Quotes 2009-02-19]]></title><link>http://www.redsground.com/news/cincinnati-reds-notes-quotes-1929.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 19 Feb 2009 07:55:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--3B Edwin Encarnacion agreed to a two-year, $7.6 million contract, avoiding arbitration. He had been asking for a $3.7 million salary for 2009, while the team had offered $2.55 million. 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Gonzalez was given approval to go at 100 percent from the beginning of spring training, but he knows it might be]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[As many as seven could go to WBC ]]></title><link>http://www.redsground.com/news/as-many-as-seven-could-go-to-wbc-.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 19 Feb 2009 07:55:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[SARASOTA, Fla. - The World Baseball Classic will take a bite out of theCincinnatiReds, but not a large chunk.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Baker believes spring schedule will be tough]]></title><link>http://www.redsground.com/news/baker-believes-spring-schedule-will-be-tough.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 19 Feb 2009 07:55:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[SARASOTA, Fla. - If you believe a Major League Baseball manager spends his time away from the field thinking about fishing and restaurants and golf, well, you're probably correct.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Bailey ready to 'go get 'em']]></title><link>http://www.redsground.com/news/bailey-ready-to-go-get-em-.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 19 Feb 2009 07:55:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[SARASOTA, Fla. - Dusty Baker was speaking figuratively when he said it, but it might have meant a lot to Homer Bailey if Baker actually did it.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Reds will keep eye on shortstop's knee]]></title><link>http://www.redsground.com/news/reds-will-keep-eye-on-shortstop-s-knee.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 19 Feb 2009 07:55:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[SARASOTA, Fla. - Shortstop Alex Gonzalez will know what The Police were singing about: "Every breath you take, every move you make, I'll be watching you."]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Taveras aiming for 100 steals ]]></title><link>http://www.redsground.com/news/taveras-aiming-for-100-steals-.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 19 Feb 2009 07:55:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[SARASOTA, Fla. - Willy Taveras said it only because he was asked and replied with no braggadocio: "I can steal 100 bases."]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Nomads no more?]]></title><link>http://www.redsground.com/news/nomads-no-more-.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 19 Feb 2009 07:55:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[LAKELAND, Fla. -- Spring training is where comebacks take ROOT. TheDetroitTigers have the makings of a couple pretty good rising-from-the-ashes stories in camp.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Baker objects to gloomy forecasts ]]></title><link>http://www.redsground.com/news/baker-objects-to-gloomy-forecasts-.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 18 Feb 2009 07:55:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[SARASOTA, Fla. - Manager Dusty Baker was asked what he says to people who are saying theCincinnatiReds are not as good this spring as they were at this time last spring.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rose: Reds need to give fans reason to buy tickets ]]></title><link>http://www.redsground.com/news/rose-reds-need-to-give-fans-reason-to-buy-tickets-.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 18 Feb 2009 07:55:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Pete Rose has as many opinions as he has hits - maybe more - and he has 4,256 hits, more than 3,000 of them batting lefthanded.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[A streamlined Harang to start Opening Day if healthy ]]></title><link>http://www.redsground.com/news/a-streamlined-harang-to-start-opening-day-if-healthy-.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 18 Feb 2009 07:55:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[SARASOTA, Fla. - Aaron Harang walked through the clubhouse door without having to turn sideways. He sat in a metal chair and it didn't groan like a creaking door.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Encarnacion signs two-year deal with Reds]]></title><link>http://www.redsground.com/news/encarnacion-signs-two-year-deal-with-reds.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 18 Feb 2009 07:55:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Cincinnati Reds and Edwin Encarnacion have agreed to a two-year contract that will pay the third baseman at least $7.6 million through the 2010 season.Encarnacion was the last Reds player in arbitration. The agreement was announced Tuesday, hours befo]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cincinnati Reds Notes, Quotes 2009-02-17]]></title><link>http://www.redsground.com/news/cincinnati-reds-notes-quotes-1925.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 18 Feb 2009 07:55:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--C Ryan Hanigan and C Ramon Hernandez will compete this spring for the starting spot. Hanigan did well last September as a rookie call-up. Hernandez, obtained in a trade from the Orioles for INF/OF Ryan Freel, provides experience. --RHP Micah Owings, who]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cincinnati Reds Roster Report 2009-02-17]]></title><link>http://www.redsground.com/news/cincinnati-reds-roster-report-1926.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 18 Feb 2009 07:55:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Reds did little in the offseason other than minor tinkering, adding C Ramon Hernandez and LHP Arthur Rhodes. They have done nothing to replace the offense lost last midseason when they traded LF Adam Dunn and RF Ken Griffey Jr. Left field remains a ho]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cincinnati Reds Inside Pitch 2009-02-17]]></title><link>http://www.redsground.com/news/cincinnati-reds-inside-pitch-1927.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 18 Feb 2009 07:55:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Shortstop Alex Gonzalez has a lot to prove in a short period of time after missing all of last season with a stress fracture in his left knee. Gonzalez was given approval to go at 100 percent from the beginning of spring training, but he knows it might be]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cincinnati Reds Notes, Quotes 2009-02-17]]></title><link>http://www.redsground.com/news/cincinnati-reds-notes-quotes-1915.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 17 Feb 2009 07:55:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--C Ryan Hanigan and C Ramon Hernandez will compete this spring for the starting spot. Hanigan did well last September as a rookie call-up. Hernandez, obtained in a trade from the Orioles for INF/OF Ryan Freel, provides experience. --RHP Micah Owings, who]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cincinnati Reds Roster Report 2009-02-17]]></title><link>http://www.redsground.com/news/cincinnati-reds-roster-report-1916.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 17 Feb 2009 07:55:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Reds did little in the offseason other than minor tinkering, adding C Ramon Hernandez and LHP Arthur Rhodes. They have done nothing to replace the offense lost last midseason when they traded LF Adam Dunn and RF Ken Griffey Jr. Left field remains a ho]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cincinnati Reds Inside Pitch 2009-02-17]]></title><link>http://www.redsground.com/news/cincinnati-reds-inside-pitch-1917.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 17 Feb 2009 07:55:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Shortstop Alex Gonzalez has a lot to prove in a short period of time after missing all of last season with a stress fracture in his left knee. Gonzalez was given approval to go at 100 percent from the beginning of spring training, but he knows it might be]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Will eight be enough for these Reds? ]]></title><link>http://www.redsground.com/news/will-eight-be-enough-for-these-reds-.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 17 Feb 2009 07:55:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[SARASOTA, Fla. - It's The Last Picture Show for theCincinnatiReds in this popular venue, the final spring training at the City of Sarasota Sports Complex before a move to Goodyear, Ariz., in 2010.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Finally, a reason to talk about baseball ]]></title><link>http://www.redsground.com/news/finally-a-reason-to-talk-about-baseball-.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 17 Feb 2009 07:55:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Yes, it's Valentine's Day, but the Baseball fan in you should also be loving this as the day pitchers and catchers report for spring training.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Reds righthander ready to compete for 5th spot]]></title><link>http://www.redsground.com/news/reds-righthander-ready-to-compete-for-5th-spot.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 17 Feb 2009 07:55:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Reds pitcher Micah Owings, hampered by a shoulder strain after he was acquired from Arizona last season in the Adam Dunn trade, is hoping his pinch-hitting skills and now pain-free delivery will secure him a roster spot.Manager Dusty Baker said Monday tha]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cincinnati Reds Inside Pitch 2009-02-14]]></title><link>http://www.redsground.com/news/cincinnati-reds-inside-pitch-1912.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 16 Feb 2009 07:55:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Shortstop Alex Gonzalez has a lot to prove in a short period of time after missing all of last season with a stress fracture in his left knee. Gonzalez was given approval to go at 100 percent from the beginning of spring training, but he knows it might be]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cincinnati Reds Notes, Quotes 2009-02-14]]></title><link>http://www.redsground.com/news/cincinnati-reds-notes-quotes-1913.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 16 Feb 2009 07:55:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--C Ryan Hanigan and C Ramon Hernandez will compete this spring for the starting spot. Hanigan did well last September as a rookie call-up. Hernandez, obtained in a trade from the Orioles for INF/OF Ryan Freel, provides experience. --RHP Micah Owings, who]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cincinnati Reds Roster Report 2009-02-14]]></title><link>http://www.redsground.com/news/cincinnati-reds-roster-report-1914.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 16 Feb 2009 07:55:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Reds did little in the offseason other than minor tinkering, adding C Ramon Hernandez and LHP Arthur Rhodes. 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Gonzalez was given approval to go at 100 percent from the beginning of spring training, but he knows it might be]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cincinnati Reds Notes, Quotes 2009-02-14]]></title><link>http://www.redsground.com/news/cincinnati-reds-notes-quotes-1910.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 15 Feb 2009 07:55:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--C Ryan Hanigan and C Ramon Hernandez will compete this spring for the starting spot. Hanigan did well last September as a rookie call-up. Hernandez, obtained in a trade from the Orioles for INF/OF Ryan Freel, provides experience. --RHP Micah Owings, who]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cincinnati Reds Roster Report 2009-02-14]]></title><link>http://www.redsground.com/news/cincinnati-reds-roster-report-1911.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 15 Feb 2009 07:55:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Reds did little in the offseason other than minor tinkering, adding C Ramon Hernandez and LHP Arthur Rhodes. 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They have done nothing to replace the offense lost last midseason when they traded LF Adam Dunn and RF Ken Griffey Jr. Left field remains a ho]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Dragons coaches know what A-ball is all about ]]></title><link>http://www.redsground.com/news/dragons-coaches-know-what-a-ball-is-all-about-.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 14 Feb 2009 07:55:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[DAYTON - Reds player development director Terry Reynolds made no promises on what kind of ballclub the Dayton Dragons would have this summer, but said with a new field staff, "we'll have a well-managed team."]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Report: Nationals to ink power-hitting lefty Dunn]]></title><link>http://www.redsground.com/news/report-nationals-to-ink-power-hitting-lefty-dunn.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 13 Feb 2009 07:55:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[FormerCincinnatiReds slugger Adam Dunn and the Washington Nationals have agreed to a twoyear, $20 million contract, according to ESPN and the Washington Post. The deal is expected to be announced today, Feb. 12.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Marine's mom grateful for abundance of kindness ]]></title><link>http://www.redsground.com/news/marine-s-mom-grateful-for-abundance-of-kindness-.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 13 Feb 2009 07:55:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[A little more than three years ago, Aaron Zurn of Vandalia announced to his family that he wanted to join the US Marine Corps.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[DUNN DEAL]]></title><link>http://www.redsground.com/news/dunn-deal.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 13 Feb 2009 07:55:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[TheWashingtonNationals concluded their offseason-long search for a left-handed power hitter on Wednesday, signing former Diamondbacks and Reds slugger Adam Dunn to a two-year, $20 million contract.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cincinnati Reds Inside Pitch 2009-02-12]]></title><link>http://www.redsground.com/news/cincinnati-reds-inside-pitch-1901.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 13 Feb 2009 07:55:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Most of the Reds' power is gone -- Adam Dunn and Ken Griffey Jr. were traded last midseason -- and it hasn't been replaced. Instead, manager Dusty Baker hopes to go with an offense based more on speed, defense and pitching. "The other way wasn't working,"]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cincinnati Reds Notes, Quotes 2009-02-12]]></title><link>http://www.redsground.com/news/cincinnati-reds-notes-quotes-1902.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 13 Feb 2009 07:55:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--RHP Aaron Harang, a 16-game winner in 2006 and 2007, must return to that form in 2009 if the club is to make progress toward its first winning season since 2000. Harang was 6-17 in 2008. --LF Chris Dickerson is counted upon to do what he did late last s]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cincinnati Reds Roster Report 2009-02-12]]></title><link>http://www.redsground.com/news/cincinnati-reds-roster-report-1903.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 13 Feb 2009 07:55:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Reds did little in the offseason other than minor tinkering, adding C Ramon Hernandez and LHP Arthur Rhodes. 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They have done nothing to replace the offense lost last midseason when they traded LF Adam Dunn and RF Ken Griffey Jr. Left field remains a ho]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Here's a starting nine Red Sox have some questions ]]></title><link>http://www.redsground.com/news/here-s-a-starting-nine-red-sox-have-some-questions-.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 11 Feb 2009 07:55:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Little has changed for the Red Sox since last October. Coveted free agent Mark Teixeira ended up in New York. Jason Varitek returned. And the nucleus of a team that reached Game 7 of the American League Championship Series generally remains intact.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cincinnati Reds Notes, Quotes 2009-02-09]]></title><link>http://www.redsground.com/news/cincinnati-reds-notes-quotes-1891.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 11 Feb 2009 07:55:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--RHP Aaron Harang, a 16-game winner in 2006 and 2007, must return to that form in 2009 if the club is to make progress toward its first winning season since 2000. Harang was 6-17 in 2008. --LF Chris Dickerson is counted upon to do what he did late last s]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cincinnati Reds Roster Report 2009-02-09]]></title><link>http://www.redsground.com/news/cincinnati-reds-roster-report-1892.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 11 Feb 2009 07:55:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Reds did little in the offseason other than minor tinkering, adding C Ramon Hernandez and LHP Arthur Rhodes. 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"The other way wasn't working,"]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cincinnati Reds Notes, Quotes 2009-02-09]]></title><link>http://www.redsground.com/news/cincinnati-reds-notes-quotes-1887.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 10 Feb 2009 07:55:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--RHP Aaron Harang, a 16-game winner in 2006 and 2007, must return to that form in 2009 if the club is to make progress toward its first winning season since 2000. Harang was 6-17 in 2008. --LF Chris Dickerson is counted upon to do what he did late last s]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cincinnati Reds Roster Report 2009-02-09]]></title><link>http://www.redsground.com/news/cincinnati-reds-roster-report-1888.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 10 Feb 2009 07:55:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Reds did little in the offseason other than minor tinkering, adding C Ramon Hernandez and LHP Arthur Rhodes. 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"The other way wasn't working,"]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[SPRING TRAINING  NL Central ]]></title><link>http://www.redsground.com/news/spring-training-nl-central-.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 09 Feb 2009 07:55:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[CHICAGO Cubs (Mesa, Ariz.)]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[THE SKIPPER, SAFE AT HOME ]]></title><link>http://www.redsground.com/news/the-skipper-safe-at-home-.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 09 Feb 2009 07:55:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[For Joe and Jaye Maddon, 2008 was the sort of year that inspires bestselling novels and Hollywood movies. The big story, of course, was theTampaBayRays.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rangers lead the way ... in steroids]]></title><link>http://www.redsground.com/news/rangers-lead-the-way-in-steroids.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 09 Feb 2009 07:55:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[You might think the A-Rod revelation casts aspersions on the Yanks. But Gerry Fraley says the All-Steroids team hails from Texas.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cincinnati Reds Inside Pitch 2009-02-07]]></title><link>http://www.redsground.com/news/cincinnati-reds-inside-pitch-1884.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 09 Feb 2009 07:55:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Most of the Reds' power is gone -- Adam Dunn and Ken Griffey Jr. were traded last midseason -- and it hasn't been replaced. Instead, manager Dusty Baker hopes to go with an offense based more on speed, defense and pitching. "The other way wasn't working,"]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cincinnati Reds Notes, Quotes 2009-02-07]]></title><link>http://www.redsground.com/news/cincinnati-reds-notes-quotes-1885.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 09 Feb 2009 07:55:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--RHP Aaron Harang, a 16-game winner in 2006 and 2007, must return to that form in 2009 if the club is to make progress toward its first winning season since 2000. 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Instead, manager Dusty Baker hopes to go with an offense based more on speed, defense and pitching. "The other way wasn't working,"]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cincinnati Reds Notes, Quotes 2009-02-07]]></title><link>http://www.redsground.com/news/cincinnati-reds-notes-quotes-1879.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 08 Feb 2009 07:55:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--RHP Aaron Harang, a 16-game winner in 2006 and 2007, must return to that form in 2009 if the club is to make progress toward its first winning season since 2000. Harang was 6-17 in 2008. --LF Chris Dickerson is counted upon to do what he did late last s]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cincinnati Reds Roster Report 2009-02-07]]></title><link>http://www.redsground.com/news/cincinnati-reds-roster-report-1880.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 08 Feb 2009 07:55:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Reds did little in the offseason other than minor tinkering, adding C Ramon Hernandez and LHP Arthur Rhodes. 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"The other way wasn't working,"]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cincinnati Reds Notes, Quotes 2009-02-07]]></title><link>http://www.redsground.com/news/cincinnati-reds-notes-quotes-1874.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 07 Feb 2009 07:55:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--RHP Aaron Harang, a 16-game winner in 2006 and 2007, must return to that form in 2009 if the club is to make progress toward its first winning season since 2000. Harang was 6-17 in 2008. --LF Chris Dickerson is counted upon to do what he did late last s]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cincinnati Reds Roster Report 2009-02-07]]></title><link>http://www.redsground.com/news/cincinnati-reds-roster-report-1875.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 07 Feb 2009 07:55:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Reds did little in the offseason other than minor tinkering, adding C Ramon Hernandez and LHP Arthur Rhodes. They have done nothing to replace the offense lost last midseason when they traded LF Adam Dunn and RF Ken Griffey Jr. Left field remains a ho]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[As spring nears, joke's on the Nats ]]></title><link>http://www.redsground.com/news/as-spring-nears-joke-s-on-the-nats-.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 07 Feb 2009 07:55:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[TheWashingtonNationals missed a golden opportunity on the free agent market - they let Eddie Guardado get away.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[The Hapless Texas Rangers Turn to their Farm System ]]></title><link>http://www.redsground.com/news/the-hapless-texas-rangers-turn-to-their-farm-system-.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 07 Feb 2009 07:55:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[It's a cold Thursday night in mid-January, and two police SUVs pull up in front of an Academy Sports and Outdoors store in North Richland Hills, an otherwise peaceful community between Dallas and Fort Worth. The squad cars represent protection for a group]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Mariners must decide soon whether they want Griffey]]></title><link>http://www.redsground.com/news/mariners-must-decide-soon-whether-they-want-griffey.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 06 Feb 2009 07:55:12 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[With spring training opening in less than two weeks, the Mariners will very soon have to make the decision that has been looming over the team all offseason.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[SPRING TRAINING POSITIONAL PRIMER]]></title><link>http://www.redsground.com/news/spring-training-positional-primer.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 06 Feb 2009 07:55:12 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Thanks to a spotty first half, the Red Sox finished 2008 with a bullpen ERA (4.00) only slightly better than the average (4.10) for American League teams. With the addition of two veterans this offseason, the Sox hope for a more consistent year from their]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[]]></title><link>http://www.redsground.com/news/.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 06 Feb 2009 07:55:12 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[2009 Cincinnati Reds ScheduleAll Times EDTApril 6 N.Y. Mets, 1:10 p.m.April 8 N.Y. Mets, 7:10 p.m.April 9 N.Y. Mets, 12:35 p.m.April 10 Pittsburgh, 7:10 p.m.April 11 Pittsburgh, 1:10 p.m.April 12 Pittsburgh, 1:10 p.m.April 13 at Milwaukee, 8:05 p.m.April ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cincinnati Reds Roster Report 2009-02-05]]></title><link>http://www.redsground.com/news/cincinnati-reds-roster-report-1870.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 06 Feb 2009 07:55:12 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[For the eighth consecutive year, the Reds finished below .500, but they showed improvement under new manager Dusty Baker, particularly in the rotation that seldom varied in the top four (RHPs Aaron Harang, Bronson Arroyo, All-Star Edinson Volquez and rook]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cincinnati Reds Inside Pitch 2009-02-05]]></title><link>http://www.redsground.com/news/cincinnati-reds-inside-pitch-1871.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 06 Feb 2009 07:55:12 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Reliever David Weathers and the Reds avoided arbitration by agreeing to a one-year contract for this year with a club option for 2010. Weathers, 39 and a free agent after last season, opted to accept arbitration with the Reds when he didn't sign with anot]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cincinnati Reds Notes, Quotes 2009-02-05]]></title><link>http://www.redsground.com/news/cincinnati-reds-notes-quotes-1872.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 06 Feb 2009 07:55:12 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--C Humberto Cota signed a minor league deal with the Reds, and he could compete to be the team's backup catcher this spring. His last major league action came in 2007, when he played five games for the Pirates. Meanwhile, C Ryan Jorgensen, who had signed]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cincinnati Reds Roster Report 2009-02-05]]></title><link>http://www.redsground.com/news/cincinnati-reds-roster-report-1864.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 05 Feb 2009 07:55:10 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[For the eighth consecutive year, the Reds finished below .500, but they showed improvement under new manager Dusty Baker, particularly in the rotation that seldom varied in the top four (RHPs Aaron Harang, Bronson Arroyo, All-Star Edinson Volquez and rook]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cincinnati Reds Inside Pitch 2009-02-05]]></title><link>http://www.redsground.com/news/cincinnati-reds-inside-pitch-1865.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 05 Feb 2009 07:55:10 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Reliever David Weathers and the Reds avoided arbitration by agreeing to a one-year contract for this year with a club option for 2010. Weathers, 39 and a free agent after last season, opted to accept arbitration with the Reds when he didn't sign with anot]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cincinnati Reds Notes, Quotes 2009-02-05]]></title><link>http://www.redsground.com/news/cincinnati-reds-notes-quotes-1866.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 05 Feb 2009 07:55:10 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--C Humberto Cota signed a minor league deal with the Reds, and he could compete to be the team's backup catcher this spring. His last major league action came in 2007, when he played five games for the Pirates. Meanwhile, C Ryan Jorgensen, who had signed]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cincinnati Reds Inside Pitch 2009-02-03]]></title><link>http://www.redsground.com/news/cincinnati-reds-inside-pitch-1861.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 04 Feb 2009 07:55:10 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Reliever David Weathers and the Reds avoided arbitration by agreeing to a one-year contract for this year with a club option for 2010. Weathers, 39 and a free agent after last season, opted to accept arbitration with the Reds when he didn't sign with anot]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cincinnati Reds Notes, Quotes 2009-02-03]]></title><link>http://www.redsground.com/news/cincinnati-reds-notes-quotes-1862.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 04 Feb 2009 07:55:10 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--SS Alex Gonzalez has been given 100 percent clearance to play in 2009 after missing all of 2008 with a fractured knee. There were doubts as recently as two weeks ago that he would be able to return. --2B Brandon Phillips, the NL Gold Glove winner, will ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cincinnati Reds Roster Report 2009-02-03]]></title><link>http://www.redsground.com/news/cincinnati-reds-roster-report-1863.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 04 Feb 2009 07:55:10 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[For the eighth consecutive year, the Reds finished below .500, but they showed improvement under new manager Dusty Baker, particularly in the rotation that seldom varied in the top four (RHPs Aaron Harang, Bronson Arroyo, All-Star Edinson Volquez and rook]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Reds sign C Cota to minor league deal]]></title><link>http://www.redsground.com/news/reds-sign-c-cota-to-minor-league-deal.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 03 Feb 2009 07:55:10 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Catcher Humberto Cota agreed to a minor league contract Monday with the Cincinnati Reds, who lost another catcher to retirement.Ryan Jorgensen announced his retirement after getting only 20 at-bats in the majors during his career with Florida, Cincinnati ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cincinnati Reds Inside Pitch 2009-02-01]]></title><link>http://www.redsground.com/news/cincinnati-reds-inside-pitch-1858.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 03 Feb 2009 07:55:10 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Reliever David Weathers and the Reds avoided arbitration by agreeing to a one-year contract for this year with a club option for 2010. Weathers, 39 and a free agent after last season, opted to accept arbitration with the Reds when he didn't sign with anot]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cincinnati Reds Notes, Quotes 2009-02-01]]></title><link>http://www.redsground.com/news/cincinnati-reds-notes-quotes-1859.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 03 Feb 2009 07:55:10 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--SS Alex Gonzalez has been given 100 percent clearance to play in 2009 after missing all of 2008 with a fractured knee. 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Weathers, 39 and a free agent after last season, opted to accept arbitration with the Reds when he didn't sign with anot]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cincinnati Reds Notes, Quotes 2009-02-01]]></title><link>http://www.redsground.com/news/cincinnati-reds-notes-quotes-1855.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 02 Feb 2009 07:55:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--SS Alex Gonzalez has been given 100 percent clearance to play in 2009 after missing all of 2008 with a fractured knee. 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Weathers, 39 and a free agent after last season, opted to accept arbitration with the Reds when he didn't sign with anot]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cincinnati Reds Notes, Quotes 2009-02-01]]></title><link>http://www.redsground.com/news/cincinnati-reds-notes-quotes-1852.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 01 Feb 2009 07:55:11 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--SS Alex Gonzalez has been given 100 percent clearance to play in 2009 after missing all of 2008 with a fractured knee. 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The team, in desperate need of a left fielder, hopes Gomes is the 2007 version, not 2008. Last season with Tampa Bay, he hit .182]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cincinnati Reds Notes, Quotes 2009-01-29]]></title><link>http://www.redsground.com/news/cincinnati-reds-notes-quotes-1847.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 30 Jan 2009 07:55:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--RHP David Weathers and the Reds avoided arbitration, coming to terms on a one-year contract worth $3.9 million. Weathers could earn up to $4.2 million if he becomes the closer and finishes at least 65 games in 2009. The Reds hold an option for the 2010 ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Abreu too good to last this long on free-agent market]]></title><link>http://www.redsground.com/news/abreu-too-good-to-last-this-long-on-free-agent-market.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 29 Jan 2009 07:55:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Bobby Abreu is way too good to be dangling on the free-agent market. Ken Rosenthal explores why that is, and where he might go.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cincinnati Reds Roster Report 2009-01-29]]></title><link>http://www.redsground.com/news/cincinnati-reds-roster-report-1838.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 29 Jan 2009 07:55:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[For the eighth consecutive year, the Reds finished below .500, but they showed improvement under new manager Dusty Baker, particularly in the rotation that seldom varied in the top four (RHPs Aaron Harang, Bronson Arroyo, All-Star Edinson Volquez and rook]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cincinnati Reds Inside Pitch 2009-01-29]]></title><link>http://www.redsground.com/news/cincinnati-reds-inside-pitch-1839.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 29 Jan 2009 07:55:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Reds signed free agent outfielder Jonny Gomes, 28, to a minor league contract and invited him to their major league camp. 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The Reds hold an option for the 2010 ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Weathers, Reds avoid arbitration with $3.9M deal]]></title><link>http://www.redsground.com/news/weathers-reds-avoid-arbitration-with-3-9m-deal.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 29 Jan 2009 07:55:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[David Weathers and the Cincinnati Reds have avoided salary arbitration by agreeing to a one-year contract that guarantees him $3.9 million.The 39-year-old reliever has spent the last four years in Cincinnati, where he was 4-6 with a 3.25 ERA last season i]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Weathers, Reds agree on one-year deal]]></title><link>http://www.redsground.com/news/weathers-reds-agree-on-one-year-deal.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 29 Jan 2009 07:55:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[David Weathers and the Cincinnati Reds have avoided salary arbitration by agreeing to a one-year contract that guarantees him $3.9 million.The 39-year-old reliever has spent the last four years in Cincinnati, where he was 4-6 with a 3.25 ERA last season i]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Dibble is taking over as Nats' color analyst ]]></title><link>http://www.redsground.com/news/dibble-is-taking-over-as-nats-color-analyst-.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 29 Jan 2009 07:55:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Mid-Atlantic Sports Network announced Tuesday that former Cincinnati Reds pitcher Rob Dibble will replace Don Sutton as the color analyst forWashingtonNationals games.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Former Reds first baseman Casey is no longer at the bat ]]></title><link>http://www.redsground.com/news/former-reds-first-baseman-casey-is-no-longer-at-the-bat-.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 29 Jan 2009 07:55:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Sean Casey is saying goodbye to the Baseball field and the field will never be the same - quieter and with a lot less class.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Dickerson hopes to lay claim to left field ]]></title><link>http://www.redsground.com/news/dickerson-hopes-to-lay-claim-to-left-field-.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 28 Jan 2009 07:55:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Left field is a major hole in theCincinnatiReds' lineup - some call it a mine shaft - but Chris Dickerson doesn't want to be left out in the cold.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cincinnati Reds Inside Pitch 2009-01-27]]></title><link>http://www.redsground.com/news/cincinnati-reds-inside-pitch-1834.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 28 Jan 2009 07:55:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Reds signed free agent outfielder Jonny Gomes, 28, to a minor league contract and invited him to their major league camp. The team, in desperate need of a left fielder, hopes Gomes is the 2007 version, not 2008. Last season with Tampa Bay, he hit .182]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cincinnati Reds Notes, Quotes 2009-01-27]]></title><link>http://www.redsground.com/news/cincinnati-reds-notes-quotes-1835.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 28 Jan 2009 07:55:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--RHP David Weathers, 39, made $3.3 million last year for the Reds before becoming a free agent. He subsequently accepted the team's arbitration offer, and the sides recently exchanged salary figures. The Reds are offering only $3 million, while he is req]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cincinnati Reds Roster Report 2009-01-27]]></title><link>http://www.redsground.com/news/cincinnati-reds-roster-report-1836.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 28 Jan 2009 07:55:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[For the eighth consecutive year, the Reds finished below .500, but they showed improvement under new manager Dusty Baker, particularly in the rotation that seldom varied in the top four (RHPs Aaron Harang, Bronson Arroyo, All-Star Edinson Volquez and rook]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cincinnati Reds Inside Pitch 2009-01-27]]></title><link>http://www.redsground.com/news/cincinnati-reds-inside-pitch-1829.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 27 Jan 2009 07:55:36 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Reds signed free agent outfielder Jonny Gomes, 28, to a minor league contract and invited him to their major league camp. 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The Reds are offering only $3 million, while he is req]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cincinnati Reds Roster Report 2009-01-27]]></title><link>http://www.redsground.com/news/cincinnati-reds-roster-report-1831.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 27 Jan 2009 07:55:36 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[For the eighth consecutive year, the Reds finished below .500, but they showed improvement under new manager Dusty Baker, particularly in the rotation that seldom varied in the top four (RHPs Aaron Harang, Bronson Arroyo, All-Star Edinson Volquez and rook]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Strapped Reds put 'less' in hopeless ]]></title><link>http://www.redsground.com/news/strapped-reds-put-less-in-hopeless-.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 27 Jan 2009 07:55:36 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Manny Ramirez? Forget him. TheCincinnatiReds can't afford Manny Mota or Manny Trillo. They can't afford Rafael Ramirez or Elizardo Ramirez.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cincinnati Reds Notes, Quotes 2009-01-25]]></title><link>http://www.redsground.com/news/cincinnati-reds-notes-quotes-1826.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 26 Jan 2009 07:55:22 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--RHP David Weathers, 39, made $3.3 million last year for the Reds before becoming a free agent. He subsequently accepted the team's arbitration offer, and the sides recently exchanged salary figures. 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The team, in desperate need of a left fielder, hopes Gomes is the 2007 version, not 2008. Last season with Tampa Bay, he hit .182]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cincinnati Reds Notes, Quotes 2009-01-25]]></title><link>http://www.redsground.com/news/cincinnati-reds-notes-quotes-1822.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 25 Jan 2009 07:55:15 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--RHP David Weathers, 39, made $3.3 million last year for the Reds before becoming a free agent. He subsequently accepted the team's arbitration offer, and the sides recently exchanged salary figures. The Reds are offering only $3 million, while he is req]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cincinnati Reds Roster Report 2009-01-25]]></title><link>http://www.redsground.com/news/cincinnati-reds-roster-report-1823.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 25 Jan 2009 07:55:15 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[For the eighth consecutive year, the Reds finished below .500, but they showed improvement under new manager Dusty Baker, particularly in the rotation that seldom varied in the top four (RHPs Aaron Harang, Bronson Arroyo, All-Star Edinson Volquez and rook]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cincinnati Reds Inside Pitch 2009-01-25]]></title><link>http://www.redsground.com/news/cincinnati-reds-inside-pitch-1824.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 25 Jan 2009 07:55:15 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Reds signed free agent outfielder Jonny Gomes, 28, to a minor league contract and invited him to their major league camp. The team, in desperate need of a left fielder, hopes Gomes is the 2007 version, not 2008. Last season with Tampa Bay, he hit .182]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Reds shortstop cleared for spring workouts]]></title><link>http://www.redsground.com/news/reds-shortstop-cleared-for-spring-workouts.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 25 Jan 2009 07:55:15 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Cincinnati Reds shortstop Alex Gonzalez and his injured knee have been given the green light for spring training.Gonzalez missed all of last season with a compression fracture in his left knee.Reds medical director Dr. Timothy Kremchek examined Gonzalez i]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cincinnati Reds Roster Report 2009-01-24]]></title><link>http://www.redsground.com/news/cincinnati-reds-roster-report-1818.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 24 Jan 2009 07:55:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[For the eighth consecutive year, the Reds finished below .500, but they showed improvement under new manager Dusty Baker, particularly in the rotation that seldom varied in the top four (RHPs Aaron Harang, Bronson Arroyo, All-Star Edinson Volquez and rook]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cincinnati Reds Notes, Quotes 2009-01-24]]></title><link>http://www.redsground.com/news/cincinnati-reds-notes-quotes-1819.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 24 Jan 2009 07:55:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--RHP David Weathers, 39, made $3.3 million last year for the Reds before becoming a free agent. He subsequently accepted the team's arbitration offer, and the sides recently exchanged salary figures. The Reds are offering only $3 million, while he is req]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cincinnati Reds Inside Pitch 2009-01-24]]></title><link>http://www.redsground.com/news/cincinnati-reds-inside-pitch-1820.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 24 Jan 2009 07:55:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Reds signed free agent outfielder Jonny Gomes, 28, to a minor league contract and invited him to their major league camp. The team, in desperate need of a left fielder, hopes Gomes is the 2007 version, not 2008. Last season with Tampa Bay, he hit .182]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[RUMBLINGS ]]></title><link>http://www.redsground.com/news/rumblings-.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 24 Jan 2009 07:55:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Matt Webster was eating dinner with business clients at an Ottawa hotel this week when their waiter was called away. A new waitress explained that she would be taking over their table because the waiter had to serve a hockey team that was staying in the h]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Reds extend deal with Triple-A Louisville]]></title><link>http://www.redsground.com/news/reds-extend-deal-with-triple-a-louisville.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 23 Jan 2009 07:55:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Reds plan to keep their Triple-A team in Louisville through at least the 2012 season.Cincinnati extended its agreement with the Louisville Bats on Thursday by two more years. The deal had been set to end after the 2010 season.Louisville was a Triple-A]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cincinnati Reds Notes, Quotes 2009-01-22]]></title><link>http://www.redsground.com/news/cincinnati-reds-notes-quotes-1814.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 23 Jan 2009 07:55:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--RHP Micah Owings was acquired last season from Arizona to pitch, but did not appear on the mound for Cincinnati as he continued the rehab of a shoulder injury. He did pinch-hit four times for the Reds, collecting two hits and three RBIs. --RHP Aaron Har]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cincinnati Reds Roster Report 2009-01-22]]></title><link>http://www.redsground.com/news/cincinnati-reds-roster-report-1815.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 23 Jan 2009 07:55:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[For the eighth consecutive year, the Reds finished below .500, but they showed improvement under new manager Dusty Baker, particularly in the rotation that seldom varied in the top four (RHPs Aaron Harang, Bronson Arroyo, All-Star Edinson Volquez and rook]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cincinnati Reds Inside Pitch 2009-01-22]]></title><link>http://www.redsground.com/news/cincinnati-reds-inside-pitch-1816.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 23 Jan 2009 07:55:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[With less than four weeks remaining before spring training, the Reds have yet to replace LF Adam Dunn, traded last July to Arizona. General manager Walt Jocketty has spent all winter trying to find a right-handed-hitting left fielder on the free agent mar]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[2-MINUTE DRILL  SPEAK OUT LETTERS FROM READERS  2009-01-11]]></title><link>http://www.redsground.com/news/2-minute-drill-speak-out-letters-from-readers--1817.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 23 Jan 2009 07:55:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Brewers help honor a fallen hero]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[BASEBALL'S DESERT BLOOM ]]></title><link>http://www.redsground.com/news/baseball-s-desert-bloom-.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 22 Jan 2009 07:55:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Recession or no recession, these are heady times for Arizona's Cactus League.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Whitecaps will enshrine terrific trio]]></title><link>http://www.redsground.com/news/whitecaps-will-enshrine-terrific-trio.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 22 Jan 2009 07:55:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[GRAND RAPIDS -- The inaugural inductees to the West Michigan Whitecaps' Hall of Fame command considerable name recognition.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cincinnati Reds Roster Report 2009-01-21]]></title><link>http://www.redsground.com/news/cincinnati-reds-roster-report-1809.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 22 Jan 2009 07:55:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[For the eighth consecutive year, the Reds finished below .500, but they showed improvement under new manager Dusty Baker, particularly in the rotation that seldom varied in the top four (RHPs Aaron Harang, Bronson Arroyo, All-Star Edinson Volquez and rook]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cincinnati Reds Inside Pitch 2009-01-21]]></title><link>http://www.redsground.com/news/cincinnati-reds-inside-pitch-1810.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 22 Jan 2009 07:55:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[With less than four weeks remaining before spring training, the Reds have yet to replace LF Adam Dunn, traded last July to Arizona. General manager Walt Jocketty has spent all winter trying to find a right-handed-hitting left fielder on the free agent mar]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cincinnati Reds Notes, Quotes 2009-01-21]]></title><link>http://www.redsground.com/news/cincinnati-reds-notes-quotes-1811.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 22 Jan 2009 07:55:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--RHP Micah Owings was acquired last season from Arizona to pitch, but did not appear on the mound for Cincinnati as he continued the rehab of a shoulder injury. He did pinch-hit four times for the Reds, collecting two hits and three RBIs. --RHP Aaron Har]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[2-MINUTE DRILL  SPEAK OUT LETTERS FROM READERS  2009-01-11]]></title><link>http://www.redsground.com/news/2-minute-drill-speak-out-letters-from-readers--1812.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 22 Jan 2009 07:55:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Brewers help honor a fallen hero]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cincinnati Reds Roster Report 2009-01-21]]></title><link>http://www.redsground.com/news/cincinnati-reds-roster-report-1802.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 21 Jan 2009 07:55:11 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[For the eighth consecutive year, the Reds finished below .500, but they showed improvement under new manager Dusty Baker, particularly in the rotation that seldom varied in the top four (RHPs Aaron Harang, Bronson Arroyo, All-Star Edinson Volquez and rook]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cincinnati Reds Inside Pitch 2009-01-21]]></title><link>http://www.redsground.com/news/cincinnati-reds-inside-pitch-1803.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 21 Jan 2009 07:55:11 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[With less than four weeks remaining before spring training, the Reds have yet to replace LF Adam Dunn, traded last July to Arizona. General manager Walt Jocketty has spent all winter trying to find a right-handed-hitting left fielder on the free agent mar]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cincinnati Reds Notes, Quotes 2009-01-21]]></title><link>http://www.redsground.com/news/cincinnati-reds-notes-quotes-1804.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 21 Jan 2009 07:55:11 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--RHP Micah Owings was acquired last season from Arizona to pitch, but did not appear on the mound for Cincinnati as he continued the rehab of a shoulder injury. He did pinch-hit four times for the Reds, collecting two hits and three RBIs. --RHP Aaron Har]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[2-MINUTE DRILL  SPEAK OUT LETTERS FROM READERS  2009-01-11]]></title><link>http://www.redsground.com/news/2-minute-drill-speak-out-letters-from-readers--1805.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 21 Jan 2009 07:55:11 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Brewers help honor a fallen hero]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Hairston, Reds agree to $2 million, 1-year deal 2009-01-07]]></title><link>http://www.redsground.com/news/hairston-reds-agree-to-2-million-1-year-deal-1806.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 21 Jan 2009 07:55:11 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Jerry Hairston Jr. stayed with the Cincinnati Reds, agreeing Wednesday to a $2 million, one-year contract.The 32-year-old infielder-outfielder played six positions in 80 games for the Reds last season, hitting .326 while mostly batting leadoff.Hairston si]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Reds, Jonny Gomes agree to minor league contract]]></title><link>http://www.redsground.com/news/reds-jonny-gomes-agree-to-minor-league-contract.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 20 Jan 2009 07:55:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Cincinnati Reds and outfielder Jonny Gomes agreed to a minor league contract Monday with an invitation to spring training.Gomes played the first four months of last season with AL champion Tampa Bay before being optioned to Triple-A Durham. He was rec]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cincinnati Reds Inside Pitch 2009-01-20]]></title><link>http://www.redsground.com/news/cincinnati-reds-inside-pitch-1797.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 20 Jan 2009 07:55:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[With less than four weeks remaining before spring training, the Reds have yet to replace LF Adam Dunn, traded last July to Arizona. General manager Walt Jocketty has spent all winter trying to find a right-handed-hitting left fielder on the free agent mar]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cincinnati Reds Notes, Quotes 2009-01-20]]></title><link>http://www.redsground.com/news/cincinnati-reds-notes-quotes-1798.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 20 Jan 2009 07:55:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--RHP Micah Owings was acquired last season from Arizona to pitch, but did not appear on the mound for Cincinnati as he continued the rehab of a shoulder injury. He did pinch-hit four times for the Reds, collecting two hits and three RBIs. --RHP Aaron Har]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cincinnati Reds Roster Report 2009-01-20]]></title><link>http://www.redsground.com/news/cincinnati-reds-roster-report-1799.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 20 Jan 2009 07:55:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[For the eighth consecutive year, the Reds finished below .500, but they showed improvement under new manager Dusty Baker, particularly in the rotation that seldom varied in the top four (RHPs Aaron Harang, Bronson Arroyo, All-Star Edinson Volquez and rook]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[2-MINUTE DRILL  SPEAK OUT LETTERS FROM READERS  2009-01-11]]></title><link>http://www.redsground.com/news/2-minute-drill-speak-out-letters-from-readers--1800.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 20 Jan 2009 07:55:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Brewers help honor a fallen hero]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Hairston, Reds agree to $2 million, 1-year deal 2009-01-07]]></title><link>http://www.redsground.com/news/hairston-reds-agree-to-2-million-1-year-deal-1801.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 20 Jan 2009 07:55:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Jerry Hairston Jr. stayed with the Cincinnati Reds, agreeing Wednesday to a $2 million, one-year contract.The 32-year-old infielder-outfielder played six positions in 80 games for the Reds last season, hitting .326 while mostly batting leadoff.Hairston si]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cincinnati Reds Notes, Quotes 2009-01-18]]></title><link>http://www.redsground.com/news/cincinnati-reds-notes-quotes-1791.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 19 Jan 2009 07:55:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--RHP Micah Owings was acquired last season from Arizona to pitch, but did not appear on the mound for Cincinnati as he continued the rehab of a shoulder injury. He did pinch-hit four times for the Reds, collecting two hits and three RBIs. --RHP Aaron Har]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cincinnati Reds Roster Report 2009-01-18]]></title><link>http://www.redsground.com/news/cincinnati-reds-roster-report-1792.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 19 Jan 2009 07:55:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[For the eighth consecutive year, the Reds finished below .500, but they showed improvement under new manager Dusty Baker, particularly in the rotation that seldom varied in the top four (RHPs Aaron Harang, Bronson Arroyo, All-Star Edinson Volquez and rook]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cincinnati Reds Inside Pitch 2009-01-18]]></title><link>http://www.redsground.com/news/cincinnati-reds-inside-pitch-1793.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 19 Jan 2009 07:55:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[With less than four weeks remaining before spring training, the Reds have yet to replace LF Adam Dunn, traded last July to Arizona. General manager Walt Jocketty has spent all winter trying to find a right-handed-hitting left fielder on the free agent mar]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[2-MINUTE DRILL  SPEAK OUT LETTERS FROM READERS  2009-01-11]]></title><link>http://www.redsground.com/news/2-minute-drill-speak-out-letters-from-readers--1794.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 19 Jan 2009 07:55:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Brewers help honor a fallen hero]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Hairston, Reds agree to $2 million, 1-year deal 2009-01-07]]></title><link>http://www.redsground.com/news/hairston-reds-agree-to-2-million-1-year-deal-1795.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 19 Jan 2009 07:55:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Jerry Hairston Jr. stayed with the Cincinnati Reds, agreeing Wednesday to a $2 million, one-year contract.The 32-year-old infielder-outfielder played six positions in 80 games for the Reds last season, hitting .326 while mostly batting leadoff.Hairston si]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cincinnati Reds Notes, Quotes 2009-01-17]]></title><link>http://www.redsground.com/news/cincinnati-reds-notes-quotes-1786.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 17 Jan 2009 07:55:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--RHP Micah Owings was acquired last season from Arizona to pitch, but did not appear on the mound for Cincinnati as he continued the rehab of a shoulder injury. He did pinch-hit four times for the Reds, collecting two hits and three RBIs. --RHP Aaron Har]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cincinnati Reds Roster Report 2009-01-17]]></title><link>http://www.redsground.com/news/cincinnati-reds-roster-report-1787.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 17 Jan 2009 07:55:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[For the eighth consecutive year, the Reds finished below .500, but they showed improvement under new manager Dusty Baker, particularly in the rotation that seldom varied in the top four (RHPs Aaron Harang, Bronson Arroyo, All-Star Edinson Volquez and rook]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cincinnati Reds Inside Pitch 2009-01-17]]></title><link>http://www.redsground.com/news/cincinnati-reds-inside-pitch-1788.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 17 Jan 2009 07:55:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[With less than four weeks remaining before spring training, the Reds have yet to replace LF Adam Dunn, traded last July to Arizona. General manager Walt Jocketty has spent all winter trying to find a right-handed-hitting left fielder on the free agent mar]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[2-MINUTE DRILL  SPEAK OUT LETTERS FROM READERS  2009-01-11]]></title><link>http://www.redsground.com/news/2-minute-drill-speak-out-letters-from-readers--1789.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 17 Jan 2009 07:55:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Brewers help honor a fallen hero]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Hairston, Reds agree to $2 million, 1-year deal 2009-01-07]]></title><link>http://www.redsground.com/news/hairston-reds-agree-to-2-million-1-year-deal-1790.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 17 Jan 2009 07:55:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Jerry Hairston Jr. stayed with the Cincinnati Reds, agreeing Wednesday to a $2 million, one-year contract.The 32-year-old infielder-outfielder played six positions in 80 games for the Reds last season, hitting .326 while mostly batting leadoff.Hairston si]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cincinnati Reds Inside Pitch 2009-01-16]]></title><link>http://www.redsground.com/news/cincinnati-reds-inside-pitch-1781.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 16 Jan 2009 07:55:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[After much delay and posturing, Jerry Hairston Jr. did what was expected all along -- re-sign with the Reds. Hairston agreed to a one-year, $2 million contract, with $2 million more in incentives, and is prepared to play just the way he played last season]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cincinnati Reds Notes, Quotes 2009-01-16]]></title><link>http://www.redsground.com/news/cincinnati-reds-notes-quotes-1782.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 16 Jan 2009 07:55:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--LHP Arthur Rhodes, 39, and RHP David Weathers, 39, give the Reds a one-two setup punch with a combined 32 years of major league experience. --INF/OF Jerry Hairston Jr., RHP David Weathers and RHP Mike Lincoln are three free agents the Reds did not tende]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cincinnati Reds Roster Report 2009-01-16]]></title><link>http://www.redsground.com/news/cincinnati-reds-roster-report-1783.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 16 Jan 2009 07:55:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[For the eighth consecutive year, the Reds finished below .500, but they showed improvement under new manager Dusty Baker, particularly in the rotation that seldom varied in the top four (RHPs Aaron Harang, Bronson Arroyo, All-Star Edinson Volquez and rook]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[2-MINUTE DRILL  SPEAK OUT LETTERS FROM READERS  2009-01-11]]></title><link>http://www.redsground.com/news/2-minute-drill-speak-out-letters-from-readers--1784.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 16 Jan 2009 07:55:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Brewers help honor a fallen hero]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Hairston, Reds agree to $2 million, 1-year deal 2009-01-07]]></title><link>http://www.redsground.com/news/hairston-reds-agree-to-2-million-1-year-deal-1785.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 16 Jan 2009 07:55:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Jerry Hairston Jr. stayed with the Cincinnati Reds, agreeing Wednesday to a $2 million, one-year contract.The 32-year-old infielder-outfielder played six positions in 80 games for the Reds last season, hitting .326 while mostly batting leadoff.Hairston si]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cincinnati Reds Notes, Quotes 2009-01-13]]></title><link>http://www.redsground.com/news/cincinnati-reds-notes-quotes-1776.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 15 Jan 2009 07:55:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--LHP Arthur Rhodes, 39, and RHP David Weathers, 39, give the Reds a one-two setup punch with a combined 32 years of major league experience. --INF/OF Jerry Hairston Jr., RHP David Weathers and RHP Mike Lincoln are three free agents the Reds did not tende]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cincinnati Reds Roster Report 2009-01-13]]></title><link>http://www.redsground.com/news/cincinnati-reds-roster-report-1777.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 15 Jan 2009 07:55:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[For the eighth consecutive year, the Reds finished below .500, but they showed improvement under new manager Dusty Baker, particularly in the rotation that seldom varied in the top four (RHPs Aaron Harang, Bronson Arroyo, All-Star Edinson Volquez and rook]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cincinnati Reds Inside Pitch 2009-01-13]]></title><link>http://www.redsground.com/news/cincinnati-reds-inside-pitch-1778.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 15 Jan 2009 07:55:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[After much delay and posturing, Jerry Hairston Jr. did what was expected all along -- re-sign with the Reds. 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Hairston agreed to a one-year, $2 million contract, with $2 million more in incentives, and is prepared to play just the way he played last season]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cincinnati Reds Notes, Quotes 2009-01-10]]></title><link>http://www.redsground.com/news/cincinnati-reds-notes-quotes-1765.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 12 Jan 2009 07:55:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--LHP Arthur Rhodes, 39, and RHP David Weathers, 39, give the Reds a one-two setup punch with a combined 32 years of major league experience. --INF/OF Jerry Hairston Jr., RHP David Weathers and RHP Mike Lincoln are three free agents the Reds did not tende]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cincinnati Reds Roster Report 2009-01-10]]></title><link>http://www.redsground.com/news/cincinnati-reds-roster-report-1758.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 11 Jan 2009 07:55:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[For the eighth consecutive year, the Reds finished below .500, but they showed improvement under new manager Dusty Baker, particularly in the rotation that seldom varied in the top four (RHPs Aaron Harang, Bronson Arroyo, All-Star Edinson Volquez and rook]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cincinnati Reds Inside Pitch 2009-01-10]]></title><link>http://www.redsground.com/news/cincinnati-reds-inside-pitch-1759.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 11 Jan 2009 07:55:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[After much delay and posturing, Jerry Hairston Jr. did what was expected all along -- re-sign with the Reds. 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As the n]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cincinnati Reds Roster Report 2009-01-08]]></title><link>http://www.redsground.com/news/cincinnati-reds-roster-report-1746.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 08 Jan 2009 07:55:10 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[For the eighth consecutive year, the Reds finished below .500, but they showed improvement under new manager Dusty Baker, particularly in the rotation that seldom varied in the top four (RHPs Aaron Harang, Bronson Arroyo, All-Star Edinson Volquez and rook]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cincinnati Reds Inside Pitch 2009-01-08]]></title><link>http://www.redsground.com/news/cincinnati-reds-inside-pitch-1747.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 08 Jan 2009 07:55:10 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Outfielder Willy Taveras didn't have a spectacular 2008 season with the Rockies, hitting only .251 with a .308 on-base percentage, and those are not glossy numbers for a leadoff hitter. 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As the n]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cincinnati Reds Notes, Quotes 2009-01-06]]></title><link>http://www.redsground.com/news/cincinnati-reds-notes-quotes-1737.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 06 Jan 2009 07:55:10 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--OF/INF Jerry Hairston Jr. has talked with the Mariners and the Royals about a contract, but the Reds remain optimistic about re-signing the free agent and giving him a lot of action in left field. --SS Alex Gonzalez missed all of last season after fract]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cincinnati Reds Roster Report 2009-01-06]]></title><link>http://www.redsground.com/news/cincinnati-reds-roster-report-1738.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 06 Jan 2009 07:55:10 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[For the eighth consecutive year, the Reds finished below .500, but they showed improvement under new manager Dusty Baker, particularly in the rotation that seldom varied in the top four (RHPs Aaron Harang, Bronson Arroyo, All-Star Edinson Volquez and rook]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cincinnati Reds Inside Pitch 2009-01-06]]></title><link>http://www.redsground.com/news/cincinnati-reds-inside-pitch-1739.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 06 Jan 2009 07:55:10 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Outfielder Willy Taveras didn't have a spectacular 2008 season with the Rockies, hitting only .251 with a .308 on-base percentage, and those are not glossy numbers for a leadoff hitter. 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Ken Rosenthal says it's not happening.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Baldelli on list of power targets]]></title><link>http://www.redsground.com/news/baldelli-on-list-of-power-targets.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 24 Dec 2008 07:55:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Pirates are one of a half-dozen teams in pursuit of outfielder Rocco Baldelli, one of the most intriguing -- and risky -- players available in Major League Baseball's free agency.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cincinnati Reds Notes, Quotes 2008-12-24]]></title><link>http://www.redsground.com/news/cincinnati-reds-notes-quotes-1671.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 24 Dec 2008 07:55:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--OF Norris Hopper was non-tendered, as were RHPs Gary Majewski and Matt Belisle, but the club quickly signed Hopper to a one-year contract. 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That led them to sign 28-year-old Laynce Nix. He agreed to a minor league contract that is worth $600]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Angels standing pat on offense ... for now 2008-12-23]]></title><link>http://www.redsground.com/news/angels-standing-pat-on-offense-for-now-1674.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 24 Dec 2008 07:55:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[You'd think the Halos have to do something now that Mark Teixeira won't be back, right? Wrong. Ken Rosenthal says it's not happening.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Angels standing pat on offense ... for now]]></title><link>http://www.redsground.com/news/angels-standing-pat-on-offense-for-now.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 23 Dec 2008 07:55:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[You'd think the Halos have to do something now that Mark Teixeira won't be back, right? Wrong. Ken Rosenthal says it's not happening.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cincinnati Reds Notes, Quotes 2008-12-22]]></title><link>http://www.redsground.com/news/cincinnati-reds-notes-quotes-1667.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 23 Dec 2008 07:55:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--OF Norris Hopper was non-tendered, as were RHPs Gary Majewski and Matt Belisle, but the club quickly signed Hopper to a one-year contract. Hopper batted .200 in 26 games (50 at-bats) for Cincinnati this year. --1B Joey Votto and OF Jay Bruce, coming off]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cincinnati Reds Roster Report 2008-12-22]]></title><link>http://www.redsground.com/news/cincinnati-reds-roster-report-1668.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 23 Dec 2008 07:55:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[For the eighth consecutive year, the Reds finished below .500, but they showed improvement under new manager Dusty Baker, particularly in the rotation that seldom varied in the top four (RHPs Aaron Harang, Bronson Arroyo, All-Star Edinson Volquez and rook]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cincinnati Reds Inside Pitch 2008-12-22]]></title><link>http://www.redsground.com/news/cincinnati-reds-inside-pitch-1669.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 23 Dec 2008 07:55:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[With only three outfielders on their 40-man roster -- Jay Bruce, Chris Dickerson and Norris Hopper -- the Reds needed some reinforcement at the position. That led them to sign 28-year-old Laynce Nix. He agreed to a minor league contract that is worth $600]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cincinnati Reds Notes, Quotes 2008-12-22]]></title><link>http://www.redsground.com/news/cincinnati-reds-notes-quotes-1662.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 22 Dec 2008 07:55:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--OF Norris Hopper was non-tendered, as were RHPs Gary Majewski and Matt Belisle, but the club quickly signed Hopper to a one-year contract. Hopper batted .200 in 26 games (50 at-bats) for Cincinnati this year. --1B Joey Votto and OF Jay Bruce, coming off]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cincinnati Reds Roster Report 2008-12-22]]></title><link>http://www.redsground.com/news/cincinnati-reds-roster-report-1663.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 22 Dec 2008 07:55:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[For the eighth consecutive year, the Reds finished below .500, but they showed improvement under new manager Dusty Baker, particularly in the rotation that seldom varied in the top four (RHPs Aaron Harang, Bronson Arroyo, All-Star Edinson Volquez and rook]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cincinnati Reds Inside Pitch 2008-12-22]]></title><link>http://www.redsground.com/news/cincinnati-reds-inside-pitch-1664.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 22 Dec 2008 07:55:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[With only three outfielders on their 40-man roster -- Jay Bruce, Chris Dickerson and Norris Hopper -- the Reds needed some reinforcement at the position. That led them to sign 28-year-old Laynce Nix. He agreed to a minor league contract that is worth $600]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rhodes agrees to $4M, 2-year deal with Reds 2008-12-13]]></title><link>http://www.redsground.com/news/rhodes-agrees-to-4m-2-year-deal-with-reds-1665.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 22 Dec 2008 07:55:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Cincinnati Reds strengthened their bullpen Friday by agreeing to a $4 million, two-year contract with free-agent left-hander Arthur Rhodes.Cincinnati also decided against offering 2009 contracts to reliever Gary Majewski, right-hander Matt Belisle and]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cincinnati Reds Roster Report 2008-12-21]]></title><link>http://www.redsground.com/news/cincinnati-reds-roster-report-1658.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 21 Dec 2008 07:55:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[For the eighth consecutive year, the Reds finished below .500, but they showed improvement under new manager Dusty Baker, particularly in the rotation that seldom varied in the top four (RHPs Aaron Harang, Bronson Arroyo, All-Star Edinson Volquez and rook]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cincinnati Reds Inside Pitch 2008-12-21]]></title><link>http://www.redsground.com/news/cincinnati-reds-inside-pitch-1659.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 21 Dec 2008 07:55:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[With only three outfielders on their 40-man roster -- Jay Bruce, Chris Dickerson and Norris Hopper -- the Reds needed some reinforcement at the position. That led them to sign 28-year-old Laynce Nix. He agreed to a minor league contract that is worth $600]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cincinnati Reds Notes, Quotes 2008-12-21]]></title><link>http://www.redsground.com/news/cincinnati-reds-notes-quotes-1660.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 21 Dec 2008 07:55:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--OF Norris Hopper was non-tendered, as were RHPs Gary Majewski and Matt Belisle, but the club quickly signed Hopper to a one-year contract. Hopper batted .200 in 26 games (50 at-bats) for Cincinnati this year. --1B Joey Votto and OF Jay Bruce, coming off]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rhodes agrees to $4M, 2-year deal with Reds 2008-12-13]]></title><link>http://www.redsground.com/news/rhodes-agrees-to-4m-2-year-deal-with-reds-1661.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 21 Dec 2008 07:55:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Cincinnati Reds strengthened their bullpen Friday by agreeing to a $4 million, two-year contract with free-agent left-hander Arthur Rhodes.Cincinnati also decided against offering 2009 contracts to reliever Gary Majewski, right-hander Matt Belisle and]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cincinnati Reds Notes, Quotes 2008-12-19]]></title><link>http://www.redsground.com/news/cincinnati-reds-notes-quotes-1654.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 20 Dec 2008 07:55:17 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--OF Norris Hopper was non-tendered, as were RHPs Gary Majewski and Matt Belisle, but the club quickly signed Hopper to a one-year contract. Hopper batted .200 in 26 games (50 at-bats) for Cincinnati this year. --1B Joey Votto and OF Jay Bruce, coming off]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cincinnati Reds Roster Report 2008-12-19]]></title><link>http://www.redsground.com/news/cincinnati-reds-roster-report-1655.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 20 Dec 2008 07:55:17 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[For the eighth consecutive year, the Reds finished below .500, but they showed improvement under new manager Dusty Baker, particularly in the rotation that seldom varied in the top four (RHPs Aaron Harang, Bronson Arroyo, All-Star Edinson Volquez and rook]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cincinnati Reds Inside Pitch 2008-12-19]]></title><link>http://www.redsground.com/news/cincinnati-reds-inside-pitch-1656.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 20 Dec 2008 07:55:17 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[With only three outfielders on their 40-man roster -- Jay Bruce, Chris Dickerson and Norris Hopper -- the Reds needed some reinforcement at the position. That led them to sign 28-year-old Laynce Nix. He agreed to a minor league contract that is worth $600]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rhodes agrees to $4M, 2-year deal with Reds 2008-12-13]]></title><link>http://www.redsground.com/news/rhodes-agrees-to-4m-2-year-deal-with-reds-1657.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 20 Dec 2008 07:55:17 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Cincinnati Reds strengthened their bullpen Friday by agreeing to a $4 million, two-year contract with free-agent left-hander Arthur Rhodes.Cincinnati also decided against offering 2009 contracts to reliever Gary Majewski, right-hander Matt Belisle and]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cincinnati Reds Notes, Quotes 2008-12-19]]></title><link>http://www.redsground.com/news/cincinnati-reds-notes-quotes-1650.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 19 Dec 2008 07:55:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--OF Norris Hopper was non-tendered, as were RHPs Gary Majewski and Matt Belisle, but the club quickly signed Hopper to a one-year contract. Hopper batted .200 in 26 games (50 at-bats) for Cincinnati this year. --1B Joey Votto and OF Jay Bruce, coming off]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cincinnati Reds Roster Report 2008-12-19]]></title><link>http://www.redsground.com/news/cincinnati-reds-roster-report-1651.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 19 Dec 2008 07:55:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[For the eighth consecutive year, the Reds finished below .500, but they showed improvement under new manager Dusty Baker, particularly in the rotation that seldom varied in the top four (RHPs Aaron Harang, Bronson Arroyo, All-Star Edinson Volquez and rook]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cincinnati Reds Inside Pitch 2008-12-19]]></title><link>http://www.redsground.com/news/cincinnati-reds-inside-pitch-1652.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 19 Dec 2008 07:55:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[With only three outfielders on their 40-man roster -- Jay Bruce, Chris Dickerson and Norris Hopper -- the Reds needed some reinforcement at the position. That led them to sign 28-year-old Laynce Nix. He agreed to a minor league contract that is worth $600]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rhodes agrees to $4M, 2-year deal with Reds 2008-12-13]]></title><link>http://www.redsground.com/news/rhodes-agrees-to-4m-2-year-deal-with-reds-1653.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 19 Dec 2008 07:55:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Cincinnati Reds strengthened their bullpen Friday by agreeing to a $4 million, two-year contract with free-agent left-hander Arthur Rhodes.Cincinnati also decided against offering 2009 contracts to reliever Gary Majewski, right-hander Matt Belisle and]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[In need of outfielders, Reds sign once-hot prospect ]]></title><link>http://www.redsground.com/news/in-need-of-outfielders-reds-sign-once-hot-prospect-.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 18 Dec 2008 07:55:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[With only three outfielders on their 40-man roster - Jay Bruce, Chris Dickerson and Norris Hopper - theCincinnatiReds are in search of a few good outfielders.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Reds to play at Fifth Third]]></title><link>http://www.redsground.com/news/reds-to-play-at-fifth-third.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 18 Dec 2008 07:55:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[DAYTON - To commemorate 10 years of their existence and 10 years affiliated with theCincinnatiReds, the Dayton Dragons came up with a novel idea.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cincinnati Reds Roster Report 2008-12-17]]></title><link>http://www.redsground.com/news/cincinnati-reds-roster-report-1646.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 18 Dec 2008 07:55:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[For the eighth consecutive year, the Reds finished below .500, but they showed improvement under new manager Dusty Baker, particularly in the rotation that seldom varied in the top four (RHPs Aaron Harang, Bronson Arroyo, All-Star Edinson Volquez and rook]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cincinnati Reds Inside Pitch 2008-12-17]]></title><link>http://www.redsground.com/news/cincinnati-reds-inside-pitch-1647.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 18 Dec 2008 07:55:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Reds plugged one of their holes by acquiring catcher Ramon Hernandez from the Baltimore Orioles. Cincinnati sent infielder/outfielder Ryan Freel and two minor league prospects to Baltimore, and the deal hinged on the Orioles picking up a portion of th]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cincinnati Reds Notes, Quotes 2008-12-17]]></title><link>http://www.redsground.com/news/cincinnati-reds-notes-quotes-1648.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 18 Dec 2008 07:55:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--OF Laynce Nix, who has played parts of six big-league seasons with Texas and Milwaukee, agreed to a minor league deal with Cincinnati. The 28-year-old had one hit in 12 at-bats with the Brewers this year. --RHP Matt Belisle, RHP Gary Majewski and OF Nor]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rhodes agrees to $4M, 2-year deal with Reds 2008-12-13]]></title><link>http://www.redsground.com/news/rhodes-agrees-to-4m-2-year-deal-with-reds-1649.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 18 Dec 2008 07:55:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Cincinnati Reds strengthened their bullpen Friday by agreeing to a $4 million, two-year contract with free-agent left-hander Arthur Rhodes.Cincinnati also decided against offering 2009 contracts to reliever Gary Majewski, right-hander Matt Belisle and]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cincinnati Reds Roster Report 2008-12-17]]></title><link>http://www.redsground.com/news/cincinnati-reds-roster-report-1638.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 17 Dec 2008 07:55:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[For the eighth consecutive year, the Reds finished below .500, but they showed improvement under new manager Dusty Baker, particularly in the rotation that seldom varied in the top four (RHPs Aaron Harang, Bronson Arroyo, All-Star Edinson Volquez and rook]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cincinnati Reds Inside Pitch 2008-12-17]]></title><link>http://www.redsground.com/news/cincinnati-reds-inside-pitch-1639.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 17 Dec 2008 07:55:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Reds plugged one of their holes by acquiring catcher Ramon Hernandez from the Baltimore Orioles. Cincinnati sent infielder/outfielder Ryan Freel and two minor league prospects to Baltimore, and the deal hinged on the Orioles picking up a portion of th]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cincinnati Reds Notes, Quotes 2008-12-17]]></title><link>http://www.redsground.com/news/cincinnati-reds-notes-quotes-1640.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 17 Dec 2008 07:55:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--OF Laynce Nix, who has played parts of six big-league seasons with Texas and Milwaukee, agreed to a minor league deal with Cincinnati. The 28-year-old had one hit in 12 at-bats with the Brewers this year. --RHP Matt Belisle, RHP Gary Majewski and OF Nor]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Then there were six ]]></title><link>http://www.redsground.com/news/then-there-were-six-.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 17 Dec 2008 07:55:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Free-agent pitcher options for theDetroitTigers:]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rhodes agrees to 2-year, $4M deal with Reds 2008-12-13]]></title><link>http://www.redsground.com/news/rhodes-agrees-to-2-year-4m-deal-with-reds-1642.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 17 Dec 2008 07:55:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Cincinnati Reds strengthened their bullpen Friday by agreeing to a $4 million, two-year contract with left-hander Arthur Rhodes.The 39-year-old free agent, a 16-years major league veteran, went 4-1 with a 2.04 ERA and two saves and 61 relief appearanc]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Wrapping up the winter meetings: American League 2008-12-12]]></title><link>http://www.redsground.com/news/wrapping-up-the-winter-meetings-american-league-1643.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 17 Dec 2008 07:55:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[CC Sabathia was the big move. But as Ed Price sums up the state of the AL, he likes the Indians getting Kerry Wood.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Reds reach deal with L. Nix]]></title><link>http://www.redsground.com/news/reds-reach-deal-with-l-nix.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 15 Dec 2008 07:55:13 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Add Laynce Nix to the Reds' outfield mix.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cincinnati Reds Inside Pitch 2008-12-15]]></title><link>http://www.redsground.com/news/cincinnati-reds-inside-pitch-1631.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 15 Dec 2008 07:55:13 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Reds plugged one of their holes by acquiring catcher Ramon Hernandez from the Baltimore Orioles. Cincinnati sent infielder/outfielder Ryan Freel and two minor league prospects to Baltimore, and the deal hinged on the Orioles picking up a portion of th]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cincinnati Reds Notes, Quotes 2008-12-15]]></title><link>http://www.redsground.com/news/cincinnati-reds-notes-quotes-1632.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 15 Dec 2008 07:55:13 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[-- RHP Matt Belisle, RHP Gary Majewski and OF Norris Hopper were non-tendered by the Reds, making them free agents. Belisle spent parts of five seasons with Cincinnati, going 16-22 with one save and a 5.06 ERA. --LHP Arthur Rhodes signed a two-year, $4 mi]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cincinnati Reds Roster Report 2008-12-15]]></title><link>http://www.redsground.com/news/cincinnati-reds-roster-report-1633.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 15 Dec 2008 07:55:13 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[For the eighth consecutive year, the Reds finished below .500, but they showed improvement under new manager Dusty Baker, particularly in the rotation that seldom varied in the top four (RHPs Aaron Harang, Bronson Arroyo, All-Star Edinson Volquez and rook]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Josh Hamilton hits it out of the park Humble home-run hero's tale of redemption is hard to beat, says Kevin Sherrington ]]></title><link>http://www.redsground.com/news/josh-hamilton-hits-it-out-of-the-park-humble-home-run-hero-s-tale-of-redemption-is-hard-to-beat-says-kevin-sherrington-.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 15 Dec 2008 07:55:13 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Nominating a Dallas Morning News Texan of the Year is a little like being asked to crown the best Tex-Mex restaurant. The state is not exactly short on candidates in either category. This ain't New Hampshire, pal.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Looking forward]]></title><link>http://www.redsground.com/news/looking-forward.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 15 Dec 2008 07:55:13 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Reds are still in their adolescence as a team. If it was not evident with the parade of rookies onto the roster last summer, it was clear Friday night when the baby-faced Jay Bruce and Johnny Cueto compared attempts to grow out their hair.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rhodes agrees to 2-year, $4M deal with Reds 2008-12-13]]></title><link>http://www.redsground.com/news/rhodes-agrees-to-2-year-4m-deal-with-reds-1636.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 15 Dec 2008 07:55:13 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Cincinnati Reds strengthened their bullpen Friday by agreeing to a $4 million, two-year contract with left-hander Arthur Rhodes.The 39-year-old free agent, a 16-years major league veteran, went 4-1 with a 2.04 ERA and two saves and 61 relief appearanc]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Wrapping up the winter meetings: American League 2008-12-12]]></title><link>http://www.redsground.com/news/wrapping-up-the-winter-meetings-american-league-1637.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 15 Dec 2008 07:55:13 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[CC Sabathia was the big move. 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He fills a need after the club lost left-handed relievers Jeremy Affeldt and Kent Mercker. --RHP David Weathers, 39, accepted arbitration from the]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cincinnati Reds Roster Report 2008-12-12]]></title><link>http://www.redsground.com/news/cincinnati-reds-roster-report-1627.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 14 Dec 2008 07:55:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[For the eighth consecutive year, the Reds finished below .500, but they showed improvement under new manager Dusty Baker, particularly in the rotation that seldom varied in the top four (RHPs Aaron Harang, Bronson Arroyo, All-Star Edinson Volquez and rook]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cincinnati Reds Inside Pitch 2008-12-12]]></title><link>http://www.redsground.com/news/cincinnati-reds-inside-pitch-1628.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 14 Dec 2008 07:55:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Reds plugged one of their holes by acquiring catcher Ramon Hernandez from the Baltimore Orioles. Cincinnati sent infielder/outfielder Ryan Freel and two minor league prospects to Baltimore, and the deal hinged on the Orioles picking up a portion of th]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Wrapping up the winter meetings: American League 2008-12-12]]></title><link>http://www.redsground.com/news/wrapping-up-the-winter-meetings-american-league-1629.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 14 Dec 2008 07:55:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[CC Sabathia was the big move. But as Ed Price sums up the state of the AL, he likes the Indians getting Kerry Wood.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rhodes agrees to $4M, 2-year deal with Reds]]></title><link>http://www.redsground.com/news/rhodes-agrees-to-4m-2-year-deal-with-reds.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 13 Dec 2008 07:55:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Cincinnati Reds strengthened their bullpen Friday by agreeing to a $4 million, two-year contract with free-agent left-hander Arthur Rhodes.Cincinnati also decided against offering 2009 contracts to reliever Gary Majewski, right-hander Matt Belisle and]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rhodes agrees to 2-year, $4M deal with Reds]]></title><link>http://www.redsground.com/news/rhodes-agrees-to-2-year-4m-deal-with-reds.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 13 Dec 2008 07:55:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Cincinnati Reds strengthened their bullpen Friday by agreeing to a $4 million, two-year contract with left-hander Arthur Rhodes.The 39-year-old free agent, a 16-years major league veteran, went 4-1 with a 2.04 ERA and two saves and 61 relief appearanc]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cincinnati Reds Notes, Quotes 2008-12-12]]></title><link>http://www.redsground.com/news/cincinnati-reds-notes-quotes-1621.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 13 Dec 2008 07:55:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--LHP Arthur Rhodes will sign a two-year, $4 million contract with the Reds if he passes a physical Dec. 12. He fills a need after the club lost left-handed relievers Jeremy Affeldt and Kent Mercker. --RHP David Weathers, 39, accepted arbitration from the]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cincinnati Reds Roster Report 2008-12-12]]></title><link>http://www.redsground.com/news/cincinnati-reds-roster-report-1622.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 13 Dec 2008 07:55:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[For the eighth consecutive year, the Reds finished below .500, but they showed improvement under new manager Dusty Baker, particularly in the rotation that seldom varied in the top four (RHPs Aaron Harang, Bronson Arroyo, All-Star Edinson Volquez and rook]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cincinnati Reds Inside Pitch 2008-12-12]]></title><link>http://www.redsground.com/news/cincinnati-reds-inside-pitch-1623.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 13 Dec 2008 07:55:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Reds plugged one of their holes by acquiring catcher Ramon Hernandez from the Baltimore Orioles. Cincinnati sent infielder/outfielder Ryan Freel and two minor league prospects to Baltimore, and the deal hinged on the Orioles picking up a portion of th]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Wrapping up the winter meetings: American League 2008-12-12]]></title><link>http://www.redsground.com/news/wrapping-up-the-winter-meetings-american-league-1624.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 13 Dec 2008 07:55:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[CC Sabathia was the big move. But as Ed Price sums up the state of the AL, he likes the Indians getting Kerry Wood.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cincinnati Reds Notes, Quotes 2008-12-12]]></title><link>http://www.redsground.com/news/cincinnati-reds-notes-quotes-1613.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 12 Dec 2008 07:55:11 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--LHP Arthur Rhodes will sign a two-year, $4 million contract with the Reds if he passes a physical Dec. 12. He fills a need after the club lost left-handed relievers Jeremy Affeldt and Kent Mercker. --RHP David Weathers, 39, accepted arbitration from the]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cincinnati Reds Roster Report 2008-12-12]]></title><link>http://www.redsground.com/news/cincinnati-reds-roster-report-1614.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 12 Dec 2008 07:55:11 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[For the eighth consecutive year, the Reds finished below .500, but they showed improvement under new manager Dusty Baker, particularly in the rotation that seldom varied in the top four (RHPs Aaron Harang, Bronson Arroyo, All-Star Edinson Volquez and rook]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cincinnati Reds Inside Pitch 2008-12-12]]></title><link>http://www.redsground.com/news/cincinnati-reds-inside-pitch-1615.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 12 Dec 2008 07:55:11 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Reds plugged one of their holes by acquiring catcher Ramon Hernandez from the Baltimore Orioles. Cincinnati sent infielder/outfielder Ryan Freel and two minor league prospects to Baltimore, and the deal hinged on the Orioles picking up a portion of th]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Wrapping up the winter meetings: American League]]></title><link>http://www.redsground.com/news/wrapping-up-the-winter-meetings-american-league.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 12 Dec 2008 07:55:11 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[CC Sabathia was the big move. But as Ed Price sums up the state of the AL, he likes the Indians getting Kerry Wood.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[HERNANDEZ 'SURPRISED' BY HIS TRADE]]></title><link>http://www.redsground.com/news/hernandez-surprised-by-his-trade.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 12 Dec 2008 07:55:11 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[LAS VEGAS - Former Orioles catcher Ramon Hernandez knew he would eventually be replaced by prospect Matt Wieters. He just didn't expect it to happen this soon.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Reds deal Freel to Orioles]]></title><link>http://www.redsground.com/news/reds-deal-freel-to-orioles.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 12 Dec 2008 07:55:11 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Ryan Freel is gone, and catcher Ramon Hernandez is on the way here.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cincinnati Reds Roster Report 2008-12-11]]></title><link>http://www.redsground.com/news/cincinnati-reds-roster-report-1610.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 11 Dec 2008 07:55:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[For the eighth consecutive year, the Reds finished below .500, but they showed improvement under new manager Dusty Baker, particularly in the rotation that seldom varied in the top four (RHPs Aaron Harang, Bronson Arroyo, All-Star Edinson Volquez and rook]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cincinnati Reds Notes, Quotes 2008-12-11]]></title><link>http://www.redsground.com/news/cincinnati-reds-notes-quotes-1611.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 11 Dec 2008 07:55:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--C Ramon Hernandez was acquired from Baltimore for INF/OF Ryan Freel and two minor league infielders, Justin Turner and Brandon Waring. The Reds also received cash in the deal to help offset Hernandez's $8.5 million salary. --RHP Mike Lincoln, who hadn't]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cincinnati Reds Inside Pitch 2008-12-11]]></title><link>http://www.redsground.com/news/cincinnati-reds-inside-pitch-1612.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 11 Dec 2008 07:55:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Reds had eight players eligible for salary arbitration but offered it to only one -- right-hander David Weathers, 39. The club did not offer arbitration to catcher Paul Bako, right-hander Josh Fogg, utility man Jerry Hairston Jr., left-hander Kent Mer]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cincinnati Reds Notes, Quotes 2008-12-10]]></title><link>http://www.redsground.com/news/cincinnati-reds-notes-quotes-1606.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 10 Dec 2008 07:55:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--C Ramon Hernandez was acquired from Baltimore for INF/OF Ryan Freel and two minor league infielders, Justin Turner and Brandon Waring. The Reds also received cash in the deal to help offset Hernandez's $8.5 million salary. --RHP Mike Lincoln, who hadn't]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cincinnati Reds Roster Report 2008-12-10]]></title><link>http://www.redsground.com/news/cincinnati-reds-roster-report-1607.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 10 Dec 2008 07:55:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[For the eighth consecutive year, the Reds finished below .500, but they showed improvement under new manager Dusty Baker, particularly in the rotation that seldom varied in the top four (RHPs Aaron Harang, Bronson Arroyo, All-Star Edinson Volquez and rook]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cincinnati Reds Inside Pitch 2008-12-10]]></title><link>http://www.redsground.com/news/cincinnati-reds-inside-pitch-1608.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 10 Dec 2008 07:55:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Reds had eight players eligible for salary arbitration but offered it to only one -- right-hander David Weathers, 39. The club did not offer arbitration to catcher Paul Bako, right-hander Josh Fogg, utility man Jerry Hairston Jr., left-hander Kent Mer]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Reds send Freel to Orioles in deal for C Hernandez]]></title><link>http://www.redsground.com/news/reds-send-freel-to-orioles-in-deal-for-c-hernandez.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 10 Dec 2008 07:55:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Cincinnati Reds plugged a hole behind the plate, acquiring Ramon Hernandez from the Baltimore Orioles for frustrated utilityman Ryan Freel and two minor leaguers Tuesday.The rebuilding Orioles also receive infield prospects Justin Turner and Brandon W]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Williams: I love Dye, but ...]]></title><link>http://www.redsground.com/news/williams-i-love-dye-but-.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 09 Dec 2008 07:55:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[General manager Ken Williams said he has assured Jermaine Dye that he remains with the White Sox -- for now.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Be waryof illusionson this stage ]]></title><link>http://www.redsground.com/news/be-waryof-illusionson-this-stage-.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 09 Dec 2008 07:55:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Each offseason is a lying contest to begin with, and now Major League Baseball is convening in, of all places, Las Vegas. How fitting. From the poker tables to the crowded lobby at the spectacular Bellagio resort and casino this week, noses will be growin]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Will Giants bid for Sabathia? ]]></title><link>http://www.redsground.com/news/will-giants-bid-for-sabathia-.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 09 Dec 2008 07:55:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Two winters ago, the Giants placed a $126 million wager on Barry Zito. Now they arrive in Las Vegas pondering whether to double-down.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cincinnati Reds Notes, Quotes 2008-12-05]]></title><link>http://www.redsground.com/news/cincinnati-reds-notes-quotes-1605.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 09 Dec 2008 07:55:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--RHP Mike Lincoln, who hadn't pitched since 2005 but appeared in 64 games for the Reds in 2008 and was 2-5 with a 4.49 ERA, signed a two-year contract to return to the Reds in 2009. --LHP Kent Mercker, 41, spent most of last season on the disabled list a]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Dye deal not close]]></title><link>http://www.redsground.com/news/dye-deal-not-close.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 08 Dec 2008 07:55:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[While the White Sox awaited word on whether free agent Orlando Cabrera would decline their salary arbitration offer, two trade scenarios were shot down Sunday night on the eve of the winter meetings.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cabrera won't return to Sox]]></title><link>http://www.redsground.com/news/cabrera-won-t-return-to-sox.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 08 Dec 2008 07:55:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The White Sox learned late Sunday that free-agent shortstop Orlando Cabrera had declined the team's salary arbitration offer.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[MLB INSIDER: Dunn: Long ball, but is he in for long haul? ]]></title><link>http://www.redsground.com/news/mlb-insider-dunn-long-ball-but-is-he-in-for-long-haul-.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 08 Dec 2008 07:55:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The real reason the Yankees shouldn't go after Adam Dunn, in this space's humble opinion, is that they already have enough lightning rods. Derek Jeter wouldn't move from shortstop for Alex Rodriguez. How would both Jeter and A-Rod handle having another te]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cincinnati Reds Notes, Quotes 2008-12-05]]></title><link>http://www.redsground.com/news/cincinnati-reds-notes-quotes-1599.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 08 Dec 2008 07:55:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--RHP Mike Lincoln, who hadn't pitched since 2005 but appeared in 64 games for the Reds in 2008 and was 2-5 with a 4.49 ERA, signed a two-year contract to return to the Reds in 2009. --LHP Kent Mercker, 41, spent most of last season on the disabled list a]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cincinnati Reds Roster Report 2008-12-05]]></title><link>http://www.redsground.com/news/cincinnati-reds-roster-report-1600.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 08 Dec 2008 07:55:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[For the eighth consecutive year, the Reds finished below .500, but they showed improvement under new manager Dusty Baker, particularly in the rotation that seldom varied in the top four (RHPs Aaron Harang, Bronson Arroyo, All-Star Edinson Volquez and rook]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cincinnati Reds Inside Pitch 2008-12-05]]></title><link>http://www.redsground.com/news/cincinnati-reds-inside-pitch-1601.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 08 Dec 2008 07:55:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Reds had eight players eligible for salary arbitration but offered it to only one -- right-hander David Weathers, 39. The club did not offer arbitration to catcher Paul Bako, right-hander Josh Fogg, utility man Jerry Hairston Jr., left-hander Kent Mer]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cincinnati Reds Notes, Quotes 2008-12-05]]></title><link>http://www.redsground.com/news/cincinnati-reds-notes-quotes-1592.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 07 Dec 2008 07:55:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--RHP Mike Lincoln, who hadn't pitched since 2005 but appeared in 64 games for the Reds in 2008 and was 2-5 with a 4.49 ERA, signed a two-year contract to return to the Reds in 2009. --LHP Kent Mercker, 41, spent most of last season on the disabled list a]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cincinnati Reds Roster Report 2008-12-05]]></title><link>http://www.redsground.com/news/cincinnati-reds-roster-report-1593.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 07 Dec 2008 07:55:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[For the eighth consecutive year, the Reds finished below .500, but they showed improvement under new manager Dusty Baker, particularly in the rotation that seldom varied in the top four (RHPs Aaron Harang, Bronson Arroyo, All-Star Edinson Volquez and rook]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cincinnati Reds Inside Pitch 2008-12-05]]></title><link>http://www.redsground.com/news/cincinnati-reds-inside-pitch-1594.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 07 Dec 2008 07:55:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Reds had eight players eligible for salary arbitration but offered it to only one -- right-hander David Weathers, 39. The club did not offer arbitration to catcher Paul Bako, right-hander Josh Fogg, utility man Jerry Hairston Jr., left-hander Kent Mer]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Market shaping up for Adam Dunn 2008-12-04]]></title><link>http://www.redsground.com/news/market-shaping-up-for-adam-dunn-1595.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 07 Dec 2008 07:55:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[He may not be Manny or Teixeira, but signing Adam Dunn won't cost a pick. That means teams are lining up, Ken Rosenthal says.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Reds become latest MLB team to hold ticket prices]]></title><link>http://www.redsground.com/news/reds-become-latest-mlb-team-to-hold-ticket-prices.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 06 Dec 2008 07:55:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Cincinnati Reds have become the latest big league team to freeze ticket prices for next season, pinning the decision on the team's poor play rather than the bad economy.The Boston Red Sox, Houston Astros and Pittsburgh Pirates recently announced they']]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cincinnati Reds Notes, Quotes 2008-12-05]]></title><link>http://www.redsground.com/news/cincinnati-reds-notes-quotes-1588.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 06 Dec 2008 07:55:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--RHP Mike Lincoln, who hadn't pitched since 2005 but appeared in 64 games for the Reds in 2008 and was 2-5 with a 4.49 ERA, signed a two-year contract to return to the Reds in 2009. --LHP Kent Mercker, 41, spent most of last season on the disabled list a]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cincinnati Reds Roster Report 2008-12-05]]></title><link>http://www.redsground.com/news/cincinnati-reds-roster-report-1589.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 06 Dec 2008 07:55:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[For the eighth consecutive year, the Reds finished below .500, but they showed improvement under new manager Dusty Baker, particularly in the rotation that seldom varied in the top four (RHPs Aaron Harang, Bronson Arroyo, All-Star Edinson Volquez and rook]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cincinnati Reds Inside Pitch 2008-12-05]]></title><link>http://www.redsground.com/news/cincinnati-reds-inside-pitch-1590.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 06 Dec 2008 07:55:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Reds had eight players eligible for salary arbitration but offered it to only one -- right-hander David Weathers, 39. 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That means teams are lining up, Ken Rosenthal says.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Reds not raising ticket prices for next year]]></title><link>http://www.redsground.com/news/reds-not-raising-ticket-prices-for-next-year.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 05 Dec 2008 07:55:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Cincinnati Reds have decided fans have suffered enough, so the team isn't raising ticket prices for the 2009 season.The club had a disappointing 74-88 season in 2008, and spokeswoman Karen Forgus says Reds' chief executive Bob Castellini felt strongly]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cincinnati Reds Notes, Quotes 2008-12-05]]></title><link>http://www.redsground.com/news/cincinnati-reds-notes-quotes-1581.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 05 Dec 2008 07:55:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--RHP Mike Lincoln, who hadn't pitched since 2005 but appeared in 64 games for the Reds in 2008 and was 2-5 with a 4.49 ERA, signed a two-year contract to return to the Reds in 2009. --LHP Kent Mercker, 41, spent most of last season on the disabled list a]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cincinnati Reds Roster Report 2008-12-05]]></title><link>http://www.redsground.com/news/cincinnati-reds-roster-report-1582.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 05 Dec 2008 07:55:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[For the eighth consecutive year, the Reds finished below .500, but they showed improvement under new manager Dusty Baker, particularly in the rotation that seldom varied in the top four (RHPs Aaron Harang, Bronson Arroyo, All-Star Edinson Volquez and rook]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cincinnati Reds Inside Pitch 2008-12-05]]></title><link>http://www.redsground.com/news/cincinnati-reds-inside-pitch-1583.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 05 Dec 2008 07:55:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Reds had eight players eligible for salary arbitration but offered it to only one -- right-hander David Weathers, 39. 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He missed more than three season]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Market shaping up for Adam Dunn 2008-12-04]]></title><link>http://www.redsground.com/news/market-shaping-up-for-adam-dunn-1586.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 05 Dec 2008 07:55:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[He may not be Manny or Teixeira, but signing Adam Dunn won't cost a pick. That means teams are lining up, Ken Rosenthal says.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cincinnati Reds Roster Report 2008-12-04]]></title><link>http://www.redsground.com/news/cincinnati-reds-roster-report-1573.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 04 Dec 2008 07:55:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[For the eighth consecutive year, the Reds finished below .500, but they showed improvement under new manager Dusty Baker, particularly in the rotation that seldom varied in the top four (RHPs Aaron Harang, Bronson Arroyo, All-Star Edinson Volquez and rook]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cincinnati Reds Inside Pitch 2008-12-04]]></title><link>http://www.redsground.com/news/cincinnati-reds-inside-pitch-1574.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 04 Dec 2008 07:55:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[In 2007, Bronson Arroyo suffered a disappointing season (9-15). In 2008, it was Aaron Harang was experienced a down year (6-17). Arroyo, who was 14-10 in 2005 and 14-11 in 2006, bounced back from his tough campaign to post a 15-11 record in 2008. Harang h]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cincinnati Reds Notes, Quotes 2008-12-04]]></title><link>http://www.redsground.com/news/cincinnati-reds-notes-quotes-1575.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 04 Dec 2008 07:55:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--RHP David Weathers, a free agent, was offered arbitration by the Reds on Dec. 1. He has until Dec. 7 to accept, which would make him a signed player for Cincinnati in 2009. He also could decline and remain on the free agent market. --RHP Homer Bailey, 0]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Source: Braves near deal for McCann backup]]></title><link>http://www.redsground.com/news/source-braves-near-deal-for-mccann-backup.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 04 Dec 2008 07:55:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Braves, identifying a backup for Brian McCann, are close to signing free-agent catcher David Ross to a two-year contract, according to a major-league source.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[There's a place for him But Masterson isn't sure where ]]></title><link>http://www.redsground.com/news/there-s-a-place-for-him-but-masterson-isn-t-sure-where-.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 04 Dec 2008 07:55:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Red Sox NOTEBOOK]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Market shaping up for Adam Dunn]]></title><link>http://www.redsground.com/news/market-shaping-up-for-adam-dunn.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 04 Dec 2008 07:55:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[He may not be Manny or Teixeira, but signing Adam Dunn won't cost a pick. That means teams are lining up, Ken Rosenthal says.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[In a state of losers, Columbus wins big ]]></title><link>http://www.redsground.com/news/in-a-state-of-losers-columbus-wins-big-.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 04 Dec 2008 07:55:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[They're wearing bags over their heads in Cincinnati and planning to bag their pro football coach in Cleveland. Not exactly the kind of behavior that screams, "We're proud of our teams."]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Waiting for the right pitch]]></title><link>http://www.redsground.com/news/waiting-for-the-right-pitch.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 03 Dec 2008 07:55:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Sarasota County commissioners will have a "board retreat" on Tuesday, but they won't escape a discussion about Baseball stadiums and funding.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cincinnati Reds Roster Report 2008-12-02]]></title><link>http://www.redsground.com/news/cincinnati-reds-roster-report-1569.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 03 Dec 2008 07:55:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[For the eighth consecutive year, the Reds finished below .500, but they showed improvement under new manager Dusty Baker, particularly in the rotation that seldom varied in the top four (RHPs Aaron Harang, Bronson Arroyo, All-Star Edinson Volquez and rook]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cincinnati Reds Notes, Quotes 2008-12-02]]></title><link>http://www.redsground.com/news/cincinnati-reds-notes-quotes-1570.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 03 Dec 2008 07:55:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--RHP David Weathers, a free agent, was offered arbitration by the Reds on Dec. 1. 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Harang h]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[EL PADRINO]]></title><link>http://www.redsground.com/news/el-padrino.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 03 Dec 2008 07:55:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[BOCA CHICA, Dominican Republic -- Rene Gayo is a mountain of a man in many ways, big as Santa Claus and, to some, no less generous. 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Harang h]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Crosley legacy lives at mansion ]]></title><link>http://www.redsground.com/news/crosley-legacy-lives-at-mansion-.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 29 Nov 2008 07:55:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The palatial winter home built in 1929 for Powel Crosley Jr. has evolved into a cultural facility on the Sarasota bayfront.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[MACPHAIL MOVES QUICKLY, HIRES KRIVSKY FOR EXEC JOB]]></title><link>http://www.redsground.com/news/macphail-moves-quickly-hires-krivsky-for-exec-job.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 28 Nov 2008 07:55:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[A little more than a week after losing one of his top executives, Orioles president Andy MacPhail worked fast to fill the vacancy, announcing the hiring yesterday of formerCincinnatiReds general manager Wayne Krivsky.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cincinnati Reds Inside Pitch 2008-11-25]]></title><link>http://www.redsground.com/news/cincinnati-reds-inside-pitch-1549.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 28 Nov 2008 07:55:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[With Jeremy Affeldt gone, the first free agent in the majors to sign with another team this year (two years, $8 million from the Giants), and with the imminent retirement of Kent Mercker, the Reds are nearly stripped of left-handers in the bullpen. That m]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cincinnati Reds Notes, Quotes 2008-11-25]]></title><link>http://www.redsground.com/news/cincinnati-reds-notes-quotes-1550.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 28 Nov 2008 07:55:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--The Reds adjusted their 40-man roster, removing two players and adding four. INF Andy Phillips refused an outright assignment to the minors, and he became a free agent, while LHP Tyler Pelland was outrighted to Class AAA Louisville. RHP Sam Lecure, RHP ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cincinnati Reds Roster Report 2008-11-25]]></title><link>http://www.redsground.com/news/cincinnati-reds-roster-report-1551.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 28 Nov 2008 07:55:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[For the eighth consecutive year, the Reds finished below .500, but they showed improvement under new manager Dusty Baker, particularly in the rotation that seldom varied in the top four (RHPs Aaron Harang, Bronson Arroyo, All-Star Edinson Volquez and rook]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Expanded closer market good news for Mets 2008-11-16]]></title><link>http://www.redsground.com/news/expanded-closer-market-good-news-for-mets-1552.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 28 Nov 2008 07:55:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[As more closers hit the open market, Joel Sherman says it's more likely the Mets will get one of the ones they want.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Boston welcomes new Ramirez ]]></title><link>http://www.redsground.com/news/boston-welcomes-new-ramirez-.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 27 Nov 2008 07:55:10 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[COLUMN: Baseball TALK]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cincinnati Reds Inside Pitch 2008-11-25]]></title><link>http://www.redsground.com/news/cincinnati-reds-inside-pitch-1544.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 27 Nov 2008 07:55:10 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[With Jeremy Affeldt gone, the first free agent in the majors to sign with another team this year (two years, $8 million from the Giants), and with the imminent retirement of Kent Mercker, the Reds are nearly stripped of left-handers in the bullpen. That m]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cincinnati Reds Notes, Quotes 2008-11-25]]></title><link>http://www.redsground.com/news/cincinnati-reds-notes-quotes-1545.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 27 Nov 2008 07:55:10 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--The Reds adjusted their 40-man roster, removing two players and adding four. INF Andy Phillips refused an outright assignment to the minors, and he became a free agent, while LHP Tyler Pelland was outrighted to Class AAA Louisville. 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That m]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cincinnati Reds Notes, Quotes 2008-11-25]]></title><link>http://www.redsground.com/news/cincinnati-reds-notes-quotes-1539.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 26 Nov 2008 07:55:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--The Reds adjusted their 40-man roster, removing two players and adding four. INF Andy Phillips refused an outright assignment to the minors, and he became a free agent, while LHP Tyler Pelland was outrighted to Class AAA Louisville. RHP Sam Lecure, RHP ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cincinnati Reds Roster Report 2008-11-25]]></title><link>http://www.redsground.com/news/cincinnati-reds-roster-report-1540.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 26 Nov 2008 07:55:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[For the eighth consecutive year, the Reds finished below .500, but they showed improvement under new manager Dusty Baker, particularly in the rotation that seldom varied in the top four (RHPs Aaron Harang, Bronson Arroyo, All-Star Edinson Volquez and rook]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Expanded closer market good news for Mets 2008-11-16]]></title><link>http://www.redsground.com/news/expanded-closer-market-good-news-for-mets-1541.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 26 Nov 2008 07:55:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[As more closers hit the open market, Joel Sherman says it's more likely the Mets will get one of the ones they want.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Hoffman, Peavy show Padres feeling the pinch 2008-11-12]]></title><link>http://www.redsground.com/news/hoffman-peavy-show-padres-feeling-the-pinch-1542.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 26 Nov 2008 07:55:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Why are Jake Peavy and Trevor Hoffman as good as gone in San Diego? Tracy Ringolsby says the team is bracing for tough times.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[These teams could block the Yanks and Mets ambitions]]></title><link>http://www.redsground.com/news/these-teams-could-block-the-yanks-and-mets-ambitions.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 24 Nov 2008 07:55:10 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Yanks and Mets should be big spenders this offseason. 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That m]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cincinnati Reds Notes, Quotes 2008-11-23]]></title><link>http://www.redsground.com/news/cincinnati-reds-notes-quotes-1535.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 24 Nov 2008 07:55:10 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--The Reds adjusted their 40-man roster, removing two players and adding four. INF Andy Phillips refused an outright assignment to the minors, and he became a free agent, while LHP Tyler Pelland was outrighted to Class AAA Louisville. 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That m]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cincinnati Reds Notes, Quotes 2008-11-23]]></title><link>http://www.redsground.com/news/cincinnati-reds-notes-quotes-1528.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 23 Nov 2008 07:55:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--The Reds adjusted their 40-man roster, removing two players and adding four. INF Andy Phillips refused an outright assignment to the minors, and he became a free agent, while LHP Tyler Pelland was outrighted to Class AAA Louisville. 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Hardy, Ken Rosenthal says.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rockies not done dealing after Holliday trade 2008-11-12]]></title><link>http://www.redsground.com/news/rockies-not-done-dealing-after-holliday-trade-1460.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 13 Nov 2008 07:55:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Rockies aren't done dealing.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Offseason will be dictated by what Yankees do 2008-11-04]]></title><link>http://www.redsground.com/news/offseason-will-be-dictated-by-what-yankees-do-1461.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 13 Nov 2008 07:55:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The free agent market is better. The economy is worse. What will it all mean? Joel Sherman says it depends on the Yankees.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[With Dodgers' season over, the real games begin 2008-10-17]]></title><link>http://www.redsground.com/news/with-dodgers-season-over-the-real-games-begin-1462.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 13 Nov 2008 07:55:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Rafael Furcal didn't have the best Game 5. But Ken Rosenthal says there will still be interest in the free-agent shortstop.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Brewers' veterans could be dealt for pitching help]]></title><link>http://www.redsground.com/news/brewers-veterans-could-be-dealt-for-pitching-help.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 12 Nov 2008 07:55:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[A lack of pitching depth could force the Brewers to trade some veterans, including star shortstop J.J. Hardy, Ken Rosenthal says.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rockies not done dealing after Holliday trade]]></title><link>http://www.redsground.com/news/rockies-not-done-dealing-after-holliday-trade.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 12 Nov 2008 07:55:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Rockies aren't done dealing.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cincinnati Reds Roster Report 2008-11-10]]></title><link>http://www.redsground.com/news/cincinnati-reds-roster-report-1450.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 12 Nov 2008 07:55:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[For the eighth consecutive year, the Reds finished below .500, but they showed improvement under new manager Dusty Baker, particularly in the rotation that seldom varied in the top four (RHPs Aaron Harang, Bronson Arroyo, All-Star Edinson Volquez and rook]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cincinnati Reds Notes, Quotes 2008-11-10]]></title><link>http://www.redsground.com/news/cincinnati-reds-notes-quotes-1451.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 12 Nov 2008 07:55:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--RHP David Weathers was one of the last of the team's nine potential free agents to file, joining LHP Jeremy Affeldt, C Paul Bako, RHP Josh Fogg, INF/OF Jerry Hairston Jr., RHP Mike Lincoln, LHP Kent Mercker, CF Corey Patterson and C Javier Valentin. --R]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cincinnati Reds Inside Pitch 2008-11-10]]></title><link>http://www.redsground.com/news/cincinnati-reds-inside-pitch-1452.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 12 Nov 2008 07:55:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Second baseman Brandon Phillips, deprived of a Gold Glove last year when he believed he deserved it, was rewarded with the award this year, emblematic of being the best defensive player at his position in the National League. "Brandon Phillips works hard,]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Offseason will be dictated by what Yankees do 2008-11-04]]></title><link>http://www.redsground.com/news/offseason-will-be-dictated-by-what-yankees-do-1453.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 12 Nov 2008 07:55:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The free agent market is better. The economy is worse. What will it all mean? Joel Sherman says it depends on the Yankees.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[With Dodgers' season over, the real games begin 2008-10-17]]></title><link>http://www.redsground.com/news/with-dodgers-season-over-the-real-games-begin-1454.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 12 Nov 2008 07:55:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Rafael Furcal didn't have the best Game 5. But Ken Rosenthal says there will still be interest in the free-agent shortstop.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cincinnati Reds Roster Report 2008-11-10]]></title><link>http://www.redsground.com/news/cincinnati-reds-roster-report-1443.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 11 Nov 2008 07:55:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[For the eighth consecutive year, the Reds finished below .500, but they showed improvement under new manager Dusty Baker, particularly in the rotation that seldom varied in the top four (RHPs Aaron Harang, Bronson Arroyo, All-Star Edinson Volquez and rook]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cincinnati Reds Notes, Quotes 2008-11-10]]></title><link>http://www.redsground.com/news/cincinnati-reds-notes-quotes-1444.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 11 Nov 2008 07:55:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--RHP David Weathers was one of the last of the team's nine potential free agents to file, joining LHP Jeremy Affeldt, C Paul Bako, RHP Josh Fogg, INF/OF Jerry Hairston Jr., RHP Mike Lincoln, LHP Kent Mercker, CF Corey Patterson and C Javier Valentin. --R]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cincinnati Reds Inside Pitch 2008-11-10]]></title><link>http://www.redsground.com/news/cincinnati-reds-inside-pitch-1445.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 11 Nov 2008 07:55:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Second baseman Brandon Phillips, deprived of a Gold Glove last year when he believed he deserved it, was rewarded with the award this year, emblematic of being the best defensive player at his position in the National League. "Brandon Phillips works hard,]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Offseason will be dictated by what Yankees do 2008-11-04]]></title><link>http://www.redsground.com/news/offseason-will-be-dictated-by-what-yankees-do-1446.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 11 Nov 2008 07:55:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The free agent market is better. The economy is worse. What will it all mean? Joel Sherman says it depends on the Yankees.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[With Dodgers' season over, the real games begin 2008-10-17]]></title><link>http://www.redsground.com/news/with-dodgers-season-over-the-real-games-begin-1447.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 11 Nov 2008 07:55:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Rafael Furcal didn't have the best Game 5. But Ken Rosenthal says there will still be interest in the free-agent shortstop.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cincinnati Reds Roster Report 2008-11-10]]></title><link>http://www.redsground.com/news/cincinnati-reds-roster-report-1438.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 10 Nov 2008 07:55:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[For the eighth consecutive year, the Reds finished below .500, but they showed improvement under new manager Dusty Baker, particularly in the rotation that seldom varied in the top four (RHPs Aaron Harang, Bronson Arroyo, All-Star Edinson Volquez and rook]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cincinnati Reds Notes, Quotes 2008-11-10]]></title><link>http://www.redsground.com/news/cincinnati-reds-notes-quotes-1439.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 10 Nov 2008 07:55:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--RHP David Weathers was one of the last of the team's nine potential free agents to file, joining LHP Jeremy Affeldt, C Paul Bako, RHP Josh Fogg, INF/OF Jerry Hairston Jr., RHP Mike Lincoln, LHP Kent Mercker, CF Corey Patterson and C Javier Valentin. --R]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cincinnati Reds Inside Pitch 2008-11-10]]></title><link>http://www.redsground.com/news/cincinnati-reds-inside-pitch-1440.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 10 Nov 2008 07:55:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Second baseman Brandon Phillips, deprived of a Gold Glove last year when he believed he deserved it, was rewarded with the award this year, emblematic of being the best defensive player at his position in the National League. "Brandon Phillips works hard,]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Offseason will be dictated by what Yankees do 2008-11-04]]></title><link>http://www.redsground.com/news/offseason-will-be-dictated-by-what-yankees-do-1441.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 10 Nov 2008 07:55:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The free agent market is better. The economy is worse. What will it all mean? Joel Sherman says it depends on the Yankees.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[With Dodgers' season over, the real games begin 2008-10-17]]></title><link>http://www.redsground.com/news/with-dodgers-season-over-the-real-games-begin-1442.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 10 Nov 2008 07:55:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Rafael Furcal didn't have the best Game 5. 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