Marz’s thoughts:  Encarnacion lifted in Reds game vs. Arizona  I played under Jerry Narron while he was a coach in Texas and he is one of the most old school and knowledgable coaches in the game. I applaud his decision to remove Edwin Encarnacion from Wednesday nights game for his lack of hustle. It was a mistake that can be corrected but the move shows Edwin and the other players that they need to respect the Manager and the game!
P.S. – I was surprised not to see Schilling as Daisuke’s translator during his press conference since he knows so much Japanese.

Cuch’s thoughts:  I will stick with the Reds theme and remind you to head on over to the Reds Hall of Fame this Saturday when the club celebrates Pete Rose’s birthday. Now is your chance to sign an oversized card for Pete and take a tour of Great American Ballpark.
P.S. – My second favorite sport is Hockey and hats off to the Canucks and Stars who played until 3am ET and nearly into the 5th OT to decide a game one winner. I will root for my Rangers, but i am on record as saying the Canucks will win the Cup this year. Good pitching wins and so does good goaltending!

Great comments yesterday – KEEP ‘EM coming!