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Dusty Baker, MAN, Cincinnati RedsHot off the Wire Fantasy Sports NewsReds | Baker to return next year Mark Sheldon, of MLB.com, reports Cincinnati Reds manager Dusty Baker will return for the 2010 season, according to owner Bob Castellini. Reds | Baker concerned with inherited runners scoring Entering play Sunday, July 5, the Cincinnati Reds bullpen led the National League with a 3.23 ERA, according to Tom Groeschen of The Cincinnati Enquirer. However, manager Dusty Baker said he was concerned with the number of inherited runners who have scored. Reds relievers have inherited 105 runners and allowed 36 of them to score (34.3 percent). Reds | Baker explains decision to keep Janish over Rosales Cincinnati Reds manager Dusty Baker said the team decided to keep SS Paul Janish over IF Adam Rosales on the 25-man roster because of his superior defense, along with the fact that starting SS Alex Gonzalez (hamstring) is just returning from injury, according to John Fay of The Cincinnati Enquirer. "With Gonzalez's situation, we need the defense," Baker said. "(Janish is) our next true shortstop. He worked hard to improve his strength and hitting." Reds | Could be long shots to land Sheffield John Fay, of The Cincinnati Enquirer, reports the Cincinnati Reds could be long shots in the quest to sign free-agent OF Gary Sheffield (Tigers), according to manager Dusty Baker. Baker is also intrigued that free-agent OFs Frank Catalanotto (Rangers) and Geoff Jenkins (Phillies) are available. Reds | Arroyo not expecting to miss any starts Jonathan Mayo, of MLB.com, reports Cincinnati Reds SP Bronson Arroyo (carpal tunnel) said he is not expecting to miss any starts in the beginning of the regular season while dealing with carpal tunnel. He is scheduled to throw a bullpen session Wednesday, April 1, and manager Dusty Baker said Arroyo has been feeling better in recent days. Reds | Gonzalez leaves with injury Monday John Fay, of The Cincinnati Enquirer, reports Cincinnati Reds SS Alex Gonzalez (hamstring) left the game early Monday, March 23, with a right hamstring strain. Manager Dusty Baker said that Gonzalez just tweaked the muscle and did not pull it. Reds | Hernandez to hit eighth The Cincinnati Enquirer reports Cincinnati Reds C Ramon Hernandez will hit eighth in the lineup with SS Alex Gonzalez in the No. 7 spot this year, according to manager Dusty Baker. Reds | Decision coming soon for Bailey John Fay, of The Cincinnati Enquirer, reports Cincinnati Reds manager Dusty Baker said he could assign SP Homer Bailey to the long-relief role very soon. Bailey gave up three runs and four hits while striking out six in a five-inning intrasquad game Monday, March 16. Reds | Baker impressed with Bailey's focus The Columbus Dispatch's Bob Hunter reports Cincinnati Reds manager Dusty Baker said SP Homer Bailey is as focused as he has seen him this spring. Reds | No concern about Cordero The Cincinnati Enquirer reports Cincinnati Reds CL Francisco Cordero has given up runs in all three of his appearances this spring and a total of six in three innings. Still, manager Dusty Baker is not concerned. "It's too early, No. 1," Baker said. "You'd be worried about something that you don't need to be worried about yet. If this was the last week of the spring, you'd be a little concerned." Reds | Baker impressed with Francisco Mark Sheldon, of MLB.com, reports Cincinnati Reds manager Dusty Baker has been very impressed with IF Juan Francisco. "He can hit," Baker said. "He's what you want in young hitters --- he's aggressive. You want a young hitter that you can tone down vs. tone up. You want guys to be selective and go deep in the count, but that comes with more experience, I think." Reds | Baker impressed with Francisco Mark Sheldon, of MLB.com, reports Cincinnati Reds manager Dusty Baker has been very impressed with IF Juan Francisco. "He can hit," Baker said. "He's what you want in young hitters - he's aggressive. You want a young hitter that you can tone down vs. tone up. You want guys to be selective and go deep in the count, but that comes with more experience, I think." Reds | Thompson unlikely to earn rotation spot John Fay, of The Cincinnati Enquirer, reports Cincinnati Reds SP Daryl Thompson is unlikely to win the team's No. 5 starting spot this year. However, manager Dusty Baker acknowledged that Thompson still has an outside chance. Reds | Hernandez could see time at first base John Fay, of The Cincinnati Enquirer, reports Cincinnati Reds manager Dusty Baker is considering playing C Ramon Hernandez at first base on days that 1B Joey Votto is rested. The move would most likely be made when the team is facing a tough left-handed pitcher. Reds | Owings could be used in Kieschnick-type role If Cincinnati Reds P Micah Owings does not make the starting rotation, the team will consider using him in a role similar to how the Milwaukee Brewers used Brooks Kieschnick during the 2004 season, according to John Fay of The Cincinnati Enquirer. "We might look at him like Kieschnick, where he pinch-hits and stays in the game," manager Dusty Baker said. Reds | Phillips to hit cleanup The Cincinnati Enquirer's John Fay reports Cincinnati Reds manager Dusty Baker said 2B Brandon Phillips will hit cleanup to begin the season. Reds | Gonzalez feeling good John Fay, of The Cincinnati Enquirer, reports Cincinnati Reds SS Alex Gonzalez (knee) said he is feeling good and has been taking ground balls, running and hitting. He is prepared to fully participate in Spring Training workouts. However, manager Dusty Baker said the team will keep a close eye on his progress. Reds | Owings looking sharp in workouts The Associated Press reports Cincinnati Reds SP Micah Owings has looked sharp in his recent workouts, according to manager Dusty Baker. Owings stated that he is healthy and able to throw hard during his throwing sessions. He is a candidate to win the No. 5 starting spot. Reds | Dickerson to at least platoon The Cincinnati Enquirer's John Fay reports Cincinnati Reds manager Dusty Baker said OF Chris Dickerson would at least platoon in left field if the season started right now. "I told Dickerson, 'Don't let everybody give away your potential job. You've got to fight for your job.' It's been a long, tough road to get to the big leagues. I'm not going to give away his job. But I'm not necessarily going to give him a job, either," Baker said. Reds | Taveras to lead off The Cincinnati Enquirer's John Fay reports Cincinnati Reds manager Dusty Baker confirmed OF Willy Taveras will be the leadoff hitter. Reds | Could pursue Gonzo Ken Rosenthal, of FOXSports.com, reports the Cincinnati Reds could pursue free-agent OF Luis Gonzalez (Marlins). Gonzalez spoke with manager Dusty Baker Saturday, Jan. 10. Reds | Baker makes pitch to Hairston The Cincinnati Enquirer's John Fay reports Cincinnati Reds manager Dusty Baker made a pitch to bring back OF Jerry Hairston Jr. at a celebrity golf tournament recently. Hairston is interested in returning. Reds | Baker interested in Wood The Chicago Tribune's Fred Mitchell reports Cincinnati Reds manager Dusty Baker plans to call free-agent CL Kerry Wood (Cubs) to see if he's interested in signing with Cincinnati as a setup man. Reds | Phillips to remain at second base Mark Sheldon, of MLB.com, reports Cincinnati Reds 2B Brandon Phillips will remain at second base in 2009, according to manager Dusty Baker. There has been speculation that Phillips would be moved to shortstop so the team could pursue a second baseman. Reds | Baker to manage son's youth team The Associated Press' Janie McCauley reports Cincinnati Reds manager Dusty Baker will be the fill-in coach for 9-year-old son Darren's 10-and-under traveling tournament team. "The head coach is away for the weekend. I begged my dad to coach the team," Darren said. "I'm very excited because it was his dream to always coach me." Reds | Baker ready to lobby for free agents Reds.MLB.com's Mark Sheldon reports Cincinnati Reds manager Dusty Baker said he plans to be on the phone this offseason trying to convince free agents to come aboard. Baker played a big part in landing CL Francisco Cordero by contacting him on the phone at his home in the Dominican Republic. "That's part of my job; I'll try to talk with guys," Baker said. "I'll be on the phone quite a bit." Reds | Baker: We need better defense The Columbus Dispatch's Bob Hunter reports Cincinnati Reds manager Dusty Baker said the team needs better defense in 2009. Reds | Baker sits down with Bruce Reds.MLB.com's Mark Sheldon reports Cincinnati Reds manager Dusty Baker sat down with OF Jay Bruce Wednesday, Aug. 27, in an attempt to help Bruce out of his slump. "It's kind of a little bit of never-never land right now," Baker said of Bruce's swing. "When you're somewhere in between offspeed and fastballs, the secret is to get back to on that fastball." Reds | Baker impressed with Thompson The Dayton Daily News' Hal McCoy reports Cincinnati Reds manager Dusty Baker feels SP Daryl Thompson is close to being able to help them, despite his demotion. "He's close, real close," said Baker. "Most guys with his experience have command problems, throwing strikes. He was throwing strikes, but he was up in the zone. He was throwing middle-of-the-plate strikes. We like him and just think how far he has come since spring training. He's come up the ladder rather quickly. With his future and what we think of him, we thought it is in his best interests to go back and tighten things up." Reds | Encarnacion out Wednesday The Associated Press reports Cincinnati Reds 3B Edwin Encarnacion (back) was not in the team's lineup Wednesday, June 25, with back spasms. Manager Dusty Baker said Encarnacion will need a few more days to recover. Reds | Baker suspended two games ESPNews reports Cincinnati Reds manager Dusty Baker has been suspended two games after being ejected from the game Thursday, May 22. Reds | Baker ejected from Thursday game Cincinnati Reds manager Dusty Baker was ejected from the May 22 game against the San Diego Padres for arguing balls and strikes. Reds | Arroyo to be checked out for possible injury Reds.MLB.com's Mark Sheldon reports Cincinnati Reds manager Dusty Baker thinks SP Bronson Arroyo may be injured. Arroyo said he felt great. "He's kind of off right now," Baker said. "We're going to get him checked out. Maybe something's wrong with him. His pitches weren't sharp. Right now, his breaking ball is not crisp. It's sort of rolling up there. He kind of got a little bit predictable." Reds | Baker denies Piazza talk The Dayton Daily News' Hal McCoy reports Cincinnati Reds manager Dusty Baker hasn't heard of the team negotiating with C Mike Piazza. Reds | Team talking to Piazza? The Dayton Daily News' Hal McCoy reports the Cincinnati Reds are in discussions with C Mike Piazza (Athletics), according to a New York-area Web site. According to the Web site, Reds manager Dusty Baker said "I'm confident Piazza will sign with the Reds. Tommy Lasorda wants him to play for me." Reds | Baker likes Thompson The Cincinnati Enquirer's John Fay reports the Cincinnati Reds manager Dusty Baker likes prospect SP Daryl Thompson, who pitched six shutout innings at Double-A Tuesday, April 8. "I like that kid," Baker said. "He's got good stuff, good demeanor, good changeup. We've got some good ones coming." Reds | Baker asked Cubs for one more year The Chicago Tribune's Melissa Isaacson reports Cincinnati Reds manager Dusty Baker asked the Chicago Cubs for one more shot before he was let go after the 2006 season. "I don't like leaving a job undone or leaving on the bottom," said Baker, whose fate was all but sealed at the All-Star break of the 2006 season. "Ask [Cubs general manager] Jim Hendry. I even asked [for] one more shot at it because there were some circumstances that were way out of my control at the end. People said don't even think about it, but I wanted one more shot at it. I even asked [for a one-year deal]. No problem, just give me one more shot. … But that's OK. I have one now." Reds | Griffey, Baker to wear No. 42 Reds.MLB.com's Mark Sheldon reports Cincinnati Reds OF Ken Griffey Jr. and manager Dusty Baker will wear No. 42 in honor or Jackie Robinson Tuesday, April 15. Reds | Keppinger could remain starter Reds.MLB.com's Mark Sheldon reports Cincinnati Reds SS Jeff Keppinger could remain the starter when SS Alex Gonzalez (leg) returns. "I'll figure that out when that happens," manager Dusty Baker said. "In the meantime, we have to get what we can. Kepp is seizing the opportunity." Reds | Encarnacion struggling Reds.MLB.com's Mark Sheldon reports Cincinnati Reds 3B Edwin Encarnacion is hitting just .172 this spring. Manager Dusty Baker has noticed that Encarnacion has had trouble with pitches on the outside corner of the plate. Baker plans to huddle with him and hitting coach Brook Jacoby. Reds | Baker open to keeping several lefties in the bullpen Mark Sheldon, of Reds.MLB.com, reports Cincinnati Reds manager Dusty Baker said he would be very open to starting the season with three left-handed pitchers in the bullpen. Reds | Team promises first cuts are on the way According to The Cincinnati Enquirer, the Cincinnati Reds promise that the first roster cuts are on the way to trim the 64-man roster down. Reds manager Dusty Baker has said innings are at a premium for pitchers in camp. Reds | Team expected to make first cuts soon Shannon Russell, of The Cincinnati Enquirer, reports Cincinnati Reds manager Dusty Baker said the team will likely make their first cuts soon. "We'll probably trim it down with some guys who haven't gotten much work, pitching-wise, probably first. Position-wise, probably not until through next week. You know what I mean? Because you need the guys," Baker said. Reds | Gil makes impression on Baker Hal McCoy, of The Dayton Daily News, reports Cincinnati Reds IF Jerry Gil is impressing manager Dusty Baker with his work ethic. "He can play any place," said Baker. "It is rare a kid can play shortstop AND the outfield I tell him to go (from outfield) to shortstop or third base and he just says, 'Throw me my other glove.'" Reds | Gonzalez to play shortstop? The Cincinnati Enquirer reports Cincinnati Reds manager Dusty Baker may have tipped his hand when he extolled the virtues of SS Alex Gonzalez over IF Jeff Keppinger for the starting outfield job. "Well, you don't get any better defensively than Gonzalez," Baker said. "Keppinger's a good player. Gonzalez has more range. Gonzalez is one of the top shortstops in baseball to me. Keppinger did a fine job." Reds | Team still looking to acquire starting pitcher John Fay, of the Cincinnati Enquirer, reports the Cincinnati Reds are still looking to acquire a starting pitcher, according to manager Dusty Baker. The team has talked to the Oakland Athletics about SP Joe Blanton. Reds | Team may carry three catchers Marc Sheldon, of Reds.MLB.com, reports Cincinnati Reds manager Dusty Baker said it is possible the Reds could carry three catchers on their 25-man roster this season. Reds | Baker's job to include advising GM John Fay, of The Cincinnati Enquirer, reports Cincinnati Reds manager Dusty Baker will act as an adviser to general manager Wayne Krivsky on personnel matters prior to the 2008 season. "We've talked briefly - not in depth," Baker said. "We're going to talk more. We're going to talk about what we need, who's been healthy, who's been injured, try to find out why. Dissect the team as much as I can before the winter meetings. Most of that is Wayne's department. But I'm there as an adviser." Reds | Baker contract update Ken Rosenthal, of FOXSports.com, reports the Cincinnati Reds will pay manager Dusty Baker about $3.5 million per year for his three-year contract. Reds | Baker officially presented as team manager Updating a previous report, Mark Sheldon, of MLB.com, reports the Cincinnati Reds have officially introduced Dusty Baker as their new manager. Baker has signed a three-year deal with the club. He is also the first African-American manager in Reds history. | Feature LinksFantasy Football Weekly Playbook FREE Fantasy Baseball
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