GOODYEAR, Ariz.—In an ideal world, the Reds’ opening pitch would be thrown by Cincinnati native Darius Rucker. Rucker is experienced. In 2011 he threw the opening pitch for the Tampa Bay Rays, but his heart remained with the Reds. Back in 1995 Rucker and his band member Jim “Soni-Sonefeld” even scored free tickets to a Reds game. Ideally, after Rucker threw the opening pitch he would look into the crowd and see Sonefeld–who of course brought Mark Bryan and Dean Felber–and there’s an immediate Hootie & the Blowfish reunion and they perform for everyone and it’s beautiful. Make it happen Cincinnati.
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Feldman chosen for Reds’ opening day
GOODYEAR, Ariz. (AP) — The Cincinnati Reds have chosen Scott Feldman as starting pitcher on opening day against the Philadelphia Phillies.The right-handed pitcher previously opened seasons for Texas in 2010 and Houston in 2014. The 33-year-old Feldman signed a one-year contract with the Reds on Jan. 26. He was chosen over Brandon Finnegan to start on April 3.
Feldman pitched once before at the Great American Ball Park as a start for the Cubs on May 24, 2013. In that game he took the loss, going 5 1/3 innings and allowing five runs, including a homer by Joey Votto.
Reds pitcher Bronson Arroyo hit in the face by catcher’s throw
GOODYEAR, Ariz.— In the Cincinnati Reds spring training game against Texas on March 20, pitcher Bronson Arroyo was hit in the face by a catcher’s throw on a stolen base attempt.
The 40-year-old Arroyo was hit by Reds catcher Devin Mesoraco attempting to throw out Drew Robinson at second base. Arroyo stayed on his feet and talked to Reds trainer Steve Bauman for several minutes before leaving to be examined by a doctor in the clubhouse.
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Reds thin the herd
GOODYEAR, Ariz.–On Wednesday, the Reds began clearing out camp, and sent 16 of their players to minor league camp, according to The Enquirer’s Zach Buchanan.
Herrera has a shoulder issue that he’s fought all spring that still hasn’t allowed him to begin throwing in games. It’s not a serious injury. He hit .308/.438/.461 in 26 Cactus League at bats, but it appears to have set him back.
Castillo came to Cincinnati in the winter trade that sent Dan Straily to the Miami Marlins. The Reds were dazzled with his 100 mph fastball in 5 Cactus League innings, but he only has 14 innings pitched above advanced A-ball in his career, and stood little chance to make the club.
Herget hasn’t even touched AA to date and Bonilla seems to have been squeezed out by better showings in camp so far.
None of the 16 players will be released. All of them will report to minor league camp to open more playing time for the players locked in active roster position battles.
Reds roommate rivalry
GOODYEAR, Ariz.— Young pitchers Cody Reed, Robert Stephenson, Amir Garrett and Sal Romano are all competing for a spot in the starting rotation for the Cincinnati Reds. The four are also roommates in what Reds manager Bryan Price called “The House of Opportunity” when he spoke to Gary Schatz of Dayton Daily News.
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