No news is good news for the Cincinnati Reds as they begin spring training.No one on the roster suffered an injury during their offseason workouts (knock on wood), there have been no ailments that have popped up the first few days of spring training (keep knocking) and there have been no visa problems with players from the Dominican Republic and other foreign nations.
Every pitcher and catcher reported on time, and there hasn’t been one word about anyone being out of shape. In fact, pitcher Homer Bailey added 10-15 pounds of muscle this offseason after hitting the weights hard. (Get those HGH jokes ready.)
Also, projected starting shortstop Zack Cozart spent nearly the entire winter in Goodyear, Ariz., rehabbing the elbow injury that ended his promising 2011 season early. The 26-year-old Cozart will still be considered a rookie this year since he only amassed 37 at-bats for the Reds last season. However, he was impressive during his short 11-game stint as he batted .324 with two ...
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PLAYERS:
Homer Bailey,
Scott Rolen,
Johnny Cueto,
Mat Latos,
Mike Leake,
Bronson Arroyo,
Aroldis Chapman,
Jeff Francis,
Sam Lecure,
Devin Mesoraco,
Jesus Montero,
Ryan Hanigan
TEAMS: Cincinnati Reds, Colorado Rockies, Seattle Mariners
TEAMS: Cincinnati Reds, Colorado Rockies, Seattle Mariners
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