Thursday’s #Reds Lineup & Game Roster…
…and quotes from today’s press clippings
“Something told me to just go in and tell Bryan. I had seen Blake the previous year in Triple-A, and he was really, really good. I just popped in to see Bryan and told him what I knew, and he was better than that.” — Louisville manager Delino DeShields to MLB.com regarding Blake Wood during 2016 Spring Training camp
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“That made a big difference for me in how I looked at Blake.” — Bryan Price to MLB.com in response to DeShields
“I was thankful because I know Delino kind of stuck his neck out there for me. I told him I really appreciated it. I’m glad he did, and glad the coaches stuck with me. I think it worked out for everybody.” — Wood to MLB.com
“It’ll probably still be a little while, I would imagine. I couldn’t even put a timetable on it. Until I can see him throwing the ball instead of having a throwing progression — having him over at second base throwing to first base — then it’s not even part of the discussion.” — Price to MLB.com on the injury status of Dilson Herrera
“It’s been hectic for sure. But it definitely feels good to be here. I’m more settled in here with a locker, and I’m meeting all the guys. I feel like there’s always an opportunity. You have to approach it that way. I’m not going to change anything about how I play or myself, and hopefully, there is a spot for me.” — Christian Walker to MLB.com about his busy Spring Training
“It sucks to see those runs go up on the board, earned or unearned. I want to put my team in the best position to win. But we’ll get back again in another five days.” — Amir Garrett to MLB.com regarding his outing on Wednesday
“It just depends on the need and the feeling we have about the group we have You always have to keep an eye on what’s best for the development of the player. For guys who have pitched almost exclusively in Double-A, there would have to be certain dynamics that lend themselves to those guys leapfrogging over some of those guys. However, if they don’t make the club, they are certainly making it well known that they are close to being ready.” — Price to the Cincinnati Enquirer about the rotation battle
