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2011 Pittsburgh Pirates were flirting with first place when the Reds visited for a series around mid-July, and the town was buzzing about its long-suffering Buccos. Shortly before the series opener that week, reporters interviewed Reds manager Dusty...
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Latos is not the kind of pitcher that's going to be affected too much by Great American Ballpark. "On-base percentage is great if you can score runs and do something with that on-base percentage. Clogging up the bases isn't that great to me." He...
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Cincinnati Reds manager Dusty Baker gives signals from the dugout in the seventh inning of a baseball game against the Pittsburgh Pirates on Sunday, Sept. 25, 2011, in Pittsburgh. The Reds won 5-4. View Photo »
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Cincinnati could stand pat with four outfielders and use Todd Frazier or recent acquisition Wilson Valdez as fifth outfielders on top of possible backup infield duties. However, the signings of both Daryl Jones and Willie Harris seem to indicate that...
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Brewers, grew weaker. But several key Reds players are signed only through 2012. Brandon Phillips, Scott Rolen, Ryan Madson, and Sean Marshall can all leave after this season, which means 2012 represents the Reds’ best chance to win and convince MVP...
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In 38 games as a leadoff hitter to end the season, Phillips hit .350 with 7 HRs (.223 ISO), 19 RBIs, 29 Rs, and 7 SBs. He simply thrived in the role. Dusty Baker has already said Phillips will be his leadoff hitter in 2012 and the price tag on Phillips...
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CINCINNATI, OH - SEPTEMBER 20: Dusty Baker #12 of the Cincinnati Reds reacts to his team's play against the Houston Astros at Great American Ball Park on September 20, 2011 in Cincinnati, Ohio. View Photo »
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Baylor said he would like another opportunity to manage. If he gets it, the managerial landscape likely will be similar to what it was when he was hired. Going into 2012, there are five minority managers -- African-Americans Ron Washington of the...
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He was supposedly transitioning into the bullpen, but became a free agent in November. I don’t know any of the details – even Fangraph’s info is pretty vague. But, speaking as a Cubs fan, it’d be pretty nice to see him pitch again in the bigs,...
About Dusty Baker
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Johnnie B. "Dusty" Baker, Jr. (born June 15, 1949 in Riverside, California) is a former outfielder in Major League Baseball and the current manager of the Cincinnati Reds. He previously led the San Francisco Giants and Chicago Cubs, winning the 2002 National League pennant with the Giants. Full Article
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CINCINNATI, OH - SEPTEMBER 20: Dusty Baker #12 of the Cincinnati Reds reacts to his team's play against the Houston Astros at Great American Ball Park on September 20, 2011 in Cincinnati, Ohio.
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Cincinnati Reds manager Dusty Baker, right, hugs catcher Ramon Hernandez, left, after beating the Houston Astros 2-0 in the Reds last home baseball game of the season, Wednesday, Sept. 21, 2011, in Cincinnati.
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CINCINNATI, OH - SEPTEMBER 20: Dusty Baker #12 of the Cincinnati Reds looks on during the game against the Houston Astros at Great American Ball Park on September 20, 2011 in Cincinnati, Ohio.
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CINCINNATI, OH - SEPTEMBER 15: Jay Bruce #32 of the Cincinnati Reds celebrates with manager Dusty Baker after hitting the game-winning two-run home run in the 11th inning against the Chicago Cubs at Great American Ball Park on September 15, 2011 in Cincinnati, Ohio. The Reds won 8-6.
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CINCINNATI, OH - SEPTEMBER 14: Dusty Baker #12 (center) the Manager of the Cincinnati Reds has his arm around Johnny Cueto #47 (left) while pulling the pitcher from the game against the Chicago Cubs at Great American Ball Park on September 14, 2011 in Cincinnati, Ohio. Cueto injured...
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Cincinnati Reds manager Dusty Baker reacts to his team's play during the fourth inning of their MLB National League baseball game against the Chicago Cubs at Great American Ball Park in Cincinnati, Ohio September 14, 2011.
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Cincinnati Reds manager Dusty Baker (12) takes starting pitcher Johnny Cueto, center right, out of the baseball game in the fourth inning against the Chicago Cubs, Wednesday, Sept. 14, 2011, in Cincinnati. Catcher Ramon Hernandez, left, and umpire Gary Darling, right, wait. Cueto had a...
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Cincinnati Reds manager Dusty Baker and Colorado Rockies manager Jim Tracy hug as they return to the dugout following a Sept. 11 remembrance ceremony before a baseball game, Sunday, Sept. 11, 20011, in Denver.
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Cincinnati Reds manager Dusty Baker looks away during an interview before a baseball game against the Chicago Cubs Tuesday, Sept. 6, 2011 in Chicago.
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CINCINNATI, OH - AUGUST 28: Manager Dusty Baker #12 of the Cincinnati Reds argues a call with umpire Chad Fairchild #12 before being ejected during the game against the Washington Nationals on August 28, 2011 at Great American Ball Park in Cincinnati, Ohio. The Reds defeated the...
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Cincinnati Reds manager Dusty Baker, left, argues with second base umpire Chad Fairchild, right, before being ejected from a baseball game against the Washington Nationals, Sunday, Aug. 28, 2011, in Cincinnati.
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CINCINNATI,OH - AUGUST 27: Manager Dusty Baker #12 of the Cincinnati Reds makes a pitching change during the game against the Washington Nationals on August 27, 2011 at Great American Ball Park in Cincinnati, Ohio. The Reds defeated the Nationals 6-3.
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PITTSBURGH - AUGUST 20: Aroldis Chapman #54 of the Cincinnati Reds hands the ball to manager Dusty Baker #12 after being pulled from the game against the Pittsburgh Pirates during the game on August 20, 2011 at PNC Park in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.
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Cincinnati Reds manager Dusty Baker (12) takes relief pitcher Aroldis Chapman (54) out of the baeball game during the seventh inning against the Pittsburgh Pirates, Saturday, Aug. 20, 2011 in Pittsburgh. The Pirates won 5-3.
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Cincinnati Reds manager Dusty Baker watches from the dugout during the ninth inning of a baseball game against the Washington Nationals at Nationals Park in Washington, on Thursday, Aug. 18, 2011. The Nationals won 3-1.
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WASHINGTON, DC - AUGUST 17: Manager Dusty Baker of the Cincinnati Reds watches batting practice before the game against the Washington Nationals at Nationals Park on August 17, 2011 in Washington, DC.
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CINCINNATI, OH - AUGUST 14: Dusty Baker the manager of the Cincinnati Reds watches the action during the game against the San Diego Padres at Great American Ball Park on August 14, 2011 in Cincinnati, Ohio.
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CINCINNATI, OH - AUGUST 11: Francisco Cordero #48 and manager Dusty Baker of the Cincinnati Reds celebrate after the game against the Colorado Rockies at Great American Ball Park on August 11, 2011 in Cincinnati, Ohio. The Reds won 2-1.
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CINCINNATI, OH - AUGUST 11: Cincinnati Reds manager Dusty Baker looks on while talking to pitcher Dontrelle Willis #50 during the game against the Colorado Rockies at Great American Ball Park on August 11, 2011 in Cincinnati, Ohio.
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CINCINNATI, OH - AUGUST 11: Cincinnati Reds manager Dusty Baker argues a call with second base umpire Lance Barksdale during the game against the Colorado Rockies at Great American Ball Park on August 11, 2011 in Cincinnati, Ohio.
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Cincinnati Reds manager Dusty Baker (12) argues a call at second base with umpire Lance Barksdale in the first inning of a baseball game against the Colorado Rockies, Thursday, Aug. 11, 2011 in Cincinnati.
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CHICAGO, IL - AUGUST 06: Manager Dusty Baker #12 hands the ball to relief pitcher Sam LeCure #63 of the Cincinnati Reds during the fourth inning against the Chicago Cubs at Wrigley Field on August 6, 2011 in Chicago, Illinois.
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Cincinnati Reds manager Dusty Baker left, checks on second baseman Brandon Phillips right, after Phillips was hurt when he collided with Drew Stubbs while going for a fly ball during the fourth inning of a baseball game in Chicago, Saturday, Aug. 6, 2011. Phillips left the game. Chicago...
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HOUSTON - AUGUST 01: Manager Dusty Baker #12 of the Cincinnati Reds talks with third base umpire Jim Wolf after a ball hit by Paul Janisch appeared to possibly be a home run in the sixth but was ruled a double during a baseball game against the Houston Astros at Minute Maid Park on August...
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CINCINNATI, OH - JULY 31: Johnny Cueto #47 (left) of the Cincinnati Reds celebrates with manager Dusty Baker (right) after Cueto pitched a complete game shut out against the San Francisco Giants at Great American Ball Park on July 31, 2011 in Cincinnati, Ohio. The Reds won 9-0.
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CINCINNATI, OH - SEPTEMBER 20: Dusty Baker #12 of the Cincinnati Reds reacts to his team's play against the Houston Astros at Great American Ball Park on September 20, 2011 in Cincinnati, Ohio.
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