Reds Spring Training Recap: Rockies 3, Reds 2

[caption id=”attachment_500" align=”aligncenter” width=”580" caption=”Chris Heisey has had an impressive spring, batting .320 with seven RBI\’s. (Mark Duncan/AP)”]

Greg Galiette with WKRD’s Afternoon Underdogs

This afternoon, Bats GM Greg Galitte was on with WKRD’s Afternoon Underdogs to talk both the NCAA Tournament and Louisville Bats baseball.

We are a week and two days from Opening Day!

Bats Spring Training Schedule

ALL MINOR LEAGUE GAMES START AT 4:00 PM ET

03/15/11 @ Arizona 
03/16/11 COLORADO
03/17/11 CAMP DAY
03/18/11 @ Milwaukee
03/19/11 CLEVELAND
03/20/11 @ LA Dodgers
03/21/11 @ Milwaukee
03/22/11 CHICAGO SOX
03/23/11 LA DODGERS
03/24/11 @ LA Dodgers…

Mark Sheldon: Lewis’ injury could open door for Francisco

[caption id=”attachment_612" align=”aligncenter” width=”580" caption=”Juan Francisco may start the season on the big league roster.”]

John Fay: Roster set — unofficially

The Reds roster doesn’t have to be officially set until Thursday at 11 a.m. But it’s all but official right now. The Reds currently have 30 players in camp. Four of them — Jose Arredondo, Fred Lewis, Homer Bailey and Johnny Cueto — will start the year on the disabled…

Reds Lineup 3/9 vs Padres

Reds

Dave Sappelt-CF
Brandon Phillips-2B
Juan Francisco-3B
Yonder Alonso-1B
Chris Heisey-DH
Todd Frazier-LF
Ryan Hanigan-C
Danny Dorn-RF
Zack Cozart-SS

Reds Lineups 3/1 For Both Games @Oak and @Anaheim

Reds vs. Oakland in Phoenix
Drew Stubbs-CF
Edgar Renteria-SS
Jonny Gomes-LF
Scott Rolen-3B
Jay Bruce-RF
Yonder Alonso-1B
Miguel Cairo-DH
Chris Valaika-2B
Corky Miller-C

Reds News: Reds Make First Roster Cuts of Spring, Hanigan

The Reds made their first cuts of the spring today as they re-assigned nine players to their minor league camp. The Bats are expected to get most of these guys.

Baseball America: Reds Have 6th Best Minor League System

The Reds are ranked 6th in all of baseball below. We still think it should be higher. What about you?

From Baseball America:

Bats Down Knights in Spring Game, 4–2

We are glad to report that manager Rick Sweet is now with the Louisville squad in Arizona and we will be able to provide our readers with stats for our remaining spring training games. We beat Charlotte yesterday and below is the breakdown of what went down.

Reds Lineups 3/7 vs Brewers

Reds:
Jay Bruce-RF
Paul Janish-SS
Joey Votto-1B
Scott Rolen-3B
Jonny Gomes-LF
Drew Stubbs-CF
Miguel Cairo-DH
Ryan Hanigan-C
Chris Valaika-2B

Tickets Went on Sale Today at 10 am

Bats single game tickets went on sale today at 10am including tickets for Opening Night and Thunder Over Louisville. The Preston Street ticket office is now open Monday through Friday from 9am-5pm. This season’s fans also have the opportunity to purchase tickets…

Reds Lineup 3/8 vs. Kansas City

Reds:

Drew Stubbs-CF
Edgar Renteria-SS
Joey Votto-1B
Scott Rolen-3B
Jay Bruce-RF
Jonny Gomes-LF
Ramon Hernandez-C
Chris Valaika-2B
Ryan Hanigan-DH

Rick Sweet Speaks with Bob Valvano about 2011 Season

In the midst of a windstorm in Goodyear, Arizona, manager Rick Sweet speaks to ESPN 680’s Bob Valvano about the upcoming 2011 Louisville Bats season.

RSTR: Reds Take Two of Three Over the Weekend

[caption id=”attachment_440" align=”aligncenter” width=”580" caption=”Zack Cozart went 3-for-4 over the weekend including his first home run of the spring”]

Reds Spring Training Recap: Reds 5, Indians 1

[caption id=”attachment_543" align=”aligncenter” width=”580" caption=”Mike Leake tossed four scoreless innings yesterday.”]

Cin Enquirer: Reds’ Chapman makes ESPN’s magazine cover

Reds lineup 3/14 at Colorado

Reds:

Drew Stubbs-CF
Brandon Phillis-2B
Joey Votto-DH
Scott Rolen-3B
Jay Bruce-RF
Jonny Gomes-LF
Ramon Hernandez-C
Yonder Alonso-1B
Paul Janish-SS

Reds Spring Training Recap: Indians 12, Reds 0

Each day we will post a recap of the Reds spring training games out in Goodyear. “The Bats Signal” will focus each day on the performances of players who have a shot of starting the year here in Louisville rather than making it your normal game…

Reds Lineup 3/10 vs San Francisco

Reds:

Drew Stubbs-CF
Brandon Phillips-2B
Joey Votto-1B
Scott Rolen-3B
Jonny Gomes-LF
Jay Bruce-RF
Ramon Hernandez-C
Paul Janish-SS
Juan Francisco-DH

Reds Spring Training Recap: Reds 3, Dodgers 1

With many of the regulars playing the majority of the game last night, today’s spring training recap will be a more generic version that will focus on everyone who played and not just potential Bats players.

John Fay: Francisco’s knocking on majors’ door

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Bats Make it Three in a Row, Down Isotopes 6–5

The Bats knocked off the Albequerque Isotopes for the second straight day yesterday afternoon, winning 6–5. Since he returned to the club, Bats’ manager Rick Sweet is now 3–0 and has the club rolling leading up to the end of spring training. Here…

Bats Turn Down the Sounds, 6–2 in Spring Game

The Bats continued their winning ways yesterday afternoon in Goodyear, defeating the Nashville Sounds 6–2 in spring action. Chad Reineke carried over the success he had with the big league club and tossed six innings of two run baseball. Daniel Ray…

Reds Lineup 3/2 vs. White Sox

Reds:
Drew Stubbs DH
Chris Heisey CF
Fred Lewis LF
Juan Francisco 3B
Jeremy Hermedia RF
Ramon Hernandez C
Zack Cozart SS
Todd Frazier 1B
Chris Valaika 2B

John Schlegel: Update on Volquez and Willis

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Reds Spring Training Recap: Reds Split Two

Each day we will post a recap of the Reds spring training games out in Goodyear. “The Bats Signal” will focus each day on the performances of players who have a shot of starting the year here in Louisville rather than making it your normal game recap that…

Potential Bats Players Stats Through 18 Games

We are 18 games through Reds spring training and several potential Bats’ players are having very good springs. With spring training being a little over half way complete and the next round of cuts being right around the corner, I thought that since…

Reds Spring Training Recap: Reds 5, Royals 2

[caption id=”attachment_458" align=”aligncenter” width=”576" caption=”Drew Stubbs launched his first home run of the spring. “]

Reds Make Cuts Today

From the Reds Media Relations Department:

3/21, the Reds reassigned to minor league camp 1B Yonder Alonso, IF Zack Cozart, IF Todd Frazier, IF Kris Negron, RHP Carlos Fisher, RHP Jerry Gil, RHP Jordan Smith and LHP Daniel Ray Herrera.

Reds Spring Training Recap: Reds 7, White Sox 6

[caption id=”attachment_412" align=”aligncenter” width=”580" caption=”Chris Valaika continued his strong spring training by going 1-for-2"]

Reds Lineup 3/4 at Seattle

Today’s game is at 3:05pm ET and can be listened to on MLB.com’s Gameday Audio feature (Mariners broadcast).

Reds

Dave Sappelt-CF
Zack Cozart-SS
Yonder Alonso-1B
Juan Francisco-3B
Chris Heisey-RF
Ramon Hernandez-C
Fred Lewis-DH…

Bats Asst. GM on ESPN 680 Talking Baseball

ESPN 680’s Jason Anderson was nice enough to have Bats’ Assistant General Manager Greg Galiette on to talk about the upcoming 2011 season.

Due to some technical difficulties, the interview picks up in the middle. But, something is…

Bats Down Las Vegas 5–3 in Spring Tilt

[caption id=”attachment_620" align=”alignright” width=”300" caption=”Devin Mesoraco was 1-for-1 with a RBI and is looking forward to a big 2011.”]

Reds Spring Training Recap: Brewers 15, Reds 2

[caption id=”attachment_451" align=”aligncenter” width=”580" caption=”Dave Sappelt hammered his second home run of the spring in the Reds 15–2 loss to the Brewers”]

Pictures From Open House Saturday

The Louisville Bats held their annual open house this past Saturday from 10am-1pm at “the Slug.” There were over 2,000 fans in attendance and I even had the privilege to meet a few of you. I personally want to thank everyone who took the time to stop and listen to me…

Reds Spring Training Recap: Weekend Edition

Rather then break down each game from this past weekend individually I’m just going to give you the links to Mark Sheldon’s recaps on Reds.com. It’s only 18 days until the Reds and Brewers open up the 2011 season at Great American Ball Park.

Reds Spring Training Recap: Reds 15, Padres 5

[caption id=”attachment_474" align=”aligncenter” width=”580" caption=”Chris Heisey continued his solid spring with a two-run shot off former teammate Aaron Harang”]

Bats Smash Isotopes in Spring Game, 10–3

Bats’ manager Rick Sweet is off to a great start this spring. In his first two games since he returned from the big league camp, the Bats have won both in dominant fashion. In today’s win the Bats pounded out 16 hits while only allowing 9. They have out hit…