A: I have yet to see Reds owner Bob Castellini catch a fly ball and throw it into the stands, but I'm not so sure he couldn't do it. This isn't recent. After the strike of 1994, Commissioner Bud Selig did suggest players become more friendly to win back disgruntled fans, and flipping baseballs into the stands is part of that. Those balls would be tossed out of play after innings anyway, as most baseballs generally are if they get one smudge or one scratch.
Q: Who arranges the players' living quarters, and how about short-term call-ups from the minors? — Bill, Dayton
A: Reds traveling secretary Gary Wahoff wears many hats and one of them is real estate. He helps players find summer lodging in rental homes or condos. Each player is given a lodging stipend. The team puts up short-term players in hotels for a short period, and if they stay with the team Wahoff helps them find more permanent digs.
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