I Don't Follow Spring Training

I like to read most of the scarce articles about baseball during the winter although now it is much easier to follow your team with the Internet then when I was a kid. But I just don't like to read about all the spring training stories and injuries. Well if it was a major injury to a known player then I probably would have a hard time not hearing about it.

Spring training seems to be baseballs way of hyping up the new season. But most of the regular players don't play that much at first and many younger and minor league players are working their tails off to make the team.

I like to wait until I know the roster is close to being finalized before I get attached to a player who might not even make the team.

I did read a story about Cueto, it was about his work ethic, and now that he has a three year contract, is he going to maintain the work ethic that got him there, or is he going to resort back to the younger Cueto who didn't work as hard.

I'm a little worried about this myself. I know players will never admit to not working as hard, but you can't help but notice that some players stats will drop a little bit after they sign that big contract.

Reds Need To Win Against Giants

So far the home stand has gone off to a rough start. After going 3-3 on the recent road trip, the Reds need to continue to win at home if they want to stay in first place.

I watched most of tonight's game and even though Sam LeCure was having command problems he wasn't really being hit that hard and I like how he kept battling. Unlike Jonny Cueto the other night how didn't seem like he really cares if he wins or loses he just chucks the baseball up there. I hope the Reds keep LeCure in the rotation and don't bring back Homer Baily.

This was probably a kind of test for LeCure to see if he is going to stay in the rotation or not, although I think he would do well in the bullpen so that might be an option especially since the Red's bullpen has been shaky lately.

Another thing I didn't like about this game was Joey Votto. It seemed like he hasn't been hitting that well the last couple games. I hope his neck isn't bothering him again. He missed seven straight games a couple weeks ago because of his neck.