Reds Update

Just to let everyone know, I have been following the Reds during spring training but not nearly as close as usual.  Been more into college basketball.  But now that the season is over, its all Reds, all the time.  So if you have something to say that you know about, please comment and keep me up to date.  I'll be blogging everyday on the Reds, screw it, let's make it fun and make it ongoing, and make it a fun year.  Onto some notes.... 

35 players still in camp.  Some players playing well and getting regular season ready and others are falling back right now.  Only 9 days from opening day and its time to get this thing going. 

The strong rotation that has been talked about a lot is not looking so strong right now.  Now we all know that spring training isn't a big barometer but health is something that should be good when going into the season.  Right now Cueto looks like he will not be in the rotation when the season starts.  He has inflammation in this shoulder and will be shutdown for a week or so and won't be prepped and ready to start.  Arroyo has been out sick for a week or so and has complained that he hasn't been able to lift and get his work in.  With his history of not missing starts, there should be nothing to worry about. 

And on the non-injury front, Leake has been strugggggling.  If Cueto won't be in the rotation then Leake should step in but right now, he isn't ready.  LeCure has been on top of his game except for his last outing, so don't be surprised if he gets the nod.  Also on fire is Ondrusek, something like 7 scoreless innings in a row.

As far as the hitting goes, Votto is starting to turn it on.  He'll be ready to go along with most of the starting lineup.  Stubbs is struggling again but he's a slow starter.  Sappelt is obviously on fire and is going to help make the AAA team one of the best in the US.  Only injured player right now is Hernandez, he has a sore shoulder but can still swing the bat fine. 

Here are the 35 guys still in camp.  Expect cuts daily now or at least by Friday. 

STARTERS
Arroyo
Bailey
Cueto
Volquez
Wood
Leake
LeCure

RELIEVERS
Arredondo
Burton
Cordero
Masset
Ondrusek
Bray
Chapman
Maloney
Willis

INFIELDERS
Cairo
Francisco
Janish
Phillips
Renteria
Rolen
Valaika
Votto

CATCHERS
Hanigan
Hernandez
Mesoraco
Miller

OUTFIELDERS
Bruce
Gomes
Heisey
Hermida
Lewis
Sappelt
Stubbs

Lets call this DAY ONE!!!!!!
(And sorry if there is some rambling, mother in law and sister in law are running their mouths, and I'm about 70% concentrating, you are sooooo jealous, ha)