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The roster moves
After much teeth-gnashing and jaw-breaking, the Cincinnati Reds finally formulated the roster for Opening Day.
As expected, pitcher Matt Belisle (sore arm), catcher David Ross (back spasms) and shortstop Alex Gonzalez (compression fracture of the left knee) were placed on the disabled list.
And Mike Stanton was designated for assignment - with the team eating his $3.5 million contract.
Asked about what that said about the organization that it would absorb $3.5 million, general manager Wayne Krivsky said his feelings weren’t about the money.
“I genuinely like Mike Stanton and developed a good relationship with him,” said Krivksy. “He is going through some tough times with his family (personal problems) and left camp last week. Then he came back to find out he didn’t have a job and that’s tough. It was toughest move I’ve ever had to make.”
LHP Jon Coutlangus also was designated for assignment as the team struggles to make room on the 40-man roster.
Five players who were not on the 40-man roster were added to it before Monday’s Opener — OF Corey Patterson, C Paul Bako, RHP Johnny Cueto, LHP Kent Mercker and RHP Mike Lincoln.
Another spot on the 40-man must be cleared before today’s game.
The most heart-rending story is that of Lincoln, the longest of long shots to make the team when spring began. He had been out of baseball for nearly 3 1/2 years after his elbow exploded. He had it fixed, but it didn’t take and he had to have it done again.
Why did he stick with it?
“Because that’s me,” he said. “I’m not a quitter.”
Scouts says Lincoln is throwing harder than he ever did and when asked he smiled and said, “Yes, I am. I think all the time off helped strengthen my arm, so there was some good to come of it.”
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By duey
March 31, 2008 1:51 PM | Link to this
Hal: What will the spin be when Patterson fails? I hope you hammer Baker when this happens. At worst, Hopper should be the starting center fielder today.