Reds updates

[Kochman]

[b]Reds | Denorfia a Triple-A All-Star[/b]
Sun, 2 Jul 2006 17:04:09 -0700

The Cincinnati Post's Marc Lancaster reports Cincinnati Reds minor league OF Chris Denorfia has been named a starting outfielder for the Triple-A All-Star game, to be held July 12 in Toledo. Denorfia hit .349 with four home runs, 11 doubles, 30 RBI and 13 stolen bases in 61 games with Triple-A Louisville.


[b]Reds | Claussen diagnosed with rotator cuff tendinitis[/b]
Sun, 2 Jul 2006 16:54:22 -0700

Updating previous items, The Cincinnati Post's Marc Lancaster reports Cincinnati Reds SP Brandon Claussen (shoulder) had an MRI exam last week, prior to his first mound session Wednesday, June 28, that revealed a common level of fraying around the rotator cuff. He was diagnosed with rotator cuff tendinitis and also received a cortisone shot.


[b]Reds | Belisle bringing the heat[/b]
Sun, 2 Jul 2006 16:43:32 -0700

The Cincinnati Post's Marc Lancaster reports Cincinnati Reds RP Matt Belisle (back) looked impressive in his first outing Wednesday night, June 28, since coming off the disabled list. He pitched the ninth inning in a blowout win, and hit 95 mph with his first pitch of the night. He retired the side in order and collected two strikeouts. Belisle said he felt good after the outing and didn't have any sign of the lower back problems that had originally forced him to the disabled list.


[b]Reds | Bailey pitching well at Double-A Chattanooga[/b]
Sun, 2 Jul 2006 16:37:21 -0700

The Cincinnati Post's Marc Lancaster reports Cincinnati Reds prospect SP Homer Bailey has pitched well in two outings for Double-A Chattanooga after being promoted there from Class A Sarasota. He hadn't allowed any runs in either of his starts at the higher level.


[b]Reds | Encarnacion still limping a bit[/b]
Sun, 2 Jul 2006 16:24:19 -0700

Updating previous items, The Cincinnati Post's Marc Lancaster reports Cincinnati Reds 3B Edwin Encarnacion (ankle) still had a bit of a limp in his sprained left ankle during a rehab game with Triple-A Louisville Friday night, June 30. The team is waiting until his ankle is better to activate him from the disabled list, but manager Jerry Narron believes that will happen before the All-Star break.


[b]Reds | Team in running for prospect Pena[/b]
Sun, 2 Jul 2006 16:18:51 -0700

The Cincinnati Post's Marc Lancaster reports the Cincinnati Reds are among the teams in the mix for 16-year-old Dominican catcher Francisco Pena, the son of New York Yankees coach Tony Pena. Pena is already 6 feet 2, 200 pounds, and is eligible to sign with a big league club for the first time under MLB rules Sunday, July 2.


[b]Reds | Shackelford to face left-handed hitters[/b]
Sun, 2 Jul 2006 16:05:13 -0700

The Cincinnati Post's Marc Lancaster reports left-handed throwing Cincinnati Reds RP Brian Shackelford will be used as a specialist out of the bullpen to face left-handed hitters. He's allowed just a .143 batting average against lefties, but right-handed hitters have pounded him for a .444 mark and three home runs.


[b]Reds | Standridge in setup role[/b]
Sun, 2 Jul 2006 16:04:11 -0700

The Cincinnati Post's Marc Lancaster reports Cincinnati Reds RP Jason Standridge is one of two pitchers likely to be used in an eighth-inning setup role. The Reds have shook up the roles in the bullpen and are looking for someone to step up.


[b]Reds | Belisle in setup role[/b]
Sun, 2 Jul 2006 15:57:35 -0700

The Cincinnati Post's Marc Lancaster reports Cincinnati Reds RP Matt Belisle is one of two pitchers likely to be used in an eighth-inning setup role. The Reds have shook up the roles in the bullpen and are looking for someone to step up.

[Lawman]

Does anyone know if Vern Ruhle is back with the team?

I heard he was away earlier in the year with health issues and Tom 'Boom Boom" Hume was acting pitching coach.