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[Lark11]

The Cincinnati Enquirer reports that Josh Fogg could be on his way out of the rotation.
Sources say that manager Dusty Baker isn't big on Fogg, and didn't know that the team had signed him until after the fact. His early season struggles haven't helped his cause. Homer Bailey and Matt Belisle are both pitching well in Triple-A.
Source: Cincinnati Enquirer


The Cincinnati Enquirer reports Dusty Baker is planning on significant roster changes, and that Jerry Hairston Jr. or Jolbert Cabrera could be called up.
Hairston is thought to have an out clause in his contract after a month, and is hitting .429 in Triple-A. One thing is for sure, Dusty Baker plans on making some moves. "I’ve got to get home and talk to Wayne (Krivsky) first... You’ve got some guys doing well down there. Guys we liked in spring training." Baker said.
Source: Cincinnati Enquirer

[bischof21]

Well lets see what the moves are but at this point it sounds good. This club needs to shake up something. The play right now is just lousy.

[The Duke]

DFA Castro and Coffey
Recall Hairston and Belisle
Either move Fogg to the pen or DFA him too and recall Bray.

[redvol]

Apr 17, 2008 16:16:56 GMT -5 The Duke said:

DFA Castro and Coffey
Recall Hairston and Belisle
Either move Fogg to the pen or DFA him too and recall Bray.

I agree with this except for the timing to dfa Castro. I'd keep him a couple more weeks until we learn more about Gonzales' return. If Gonzo is going to be out past May, we can move him to the 60 day DL and bring up someone without losing a 40 man roster spot.

Personally, I'd prefer Cabrera. He has a track record of coming off the bench and played about 5 positions during spring training.

[JHockey14]

cincinnati.reds.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20080417&content_id=2541248&vkey=news_cin&fext=.jsp&c_id=cin

CHICAGO -- You can take it to the bank that Reds manager Dusty Baker and general manager Wayne Krivsky will be huddling up after the 10-day road trip ends Thursday.
Potential roster moves will most certainly be on the agenda, especially after such a rough journey.

"We'll either talk on the phone or as soon as I get back," Baker said.

Lots of players are performing well early in the season at Triple-A Louisville. As it so happens, Krivsky has been scouting in Louisville all week.