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Reds RHP Owings eyes roster spot (AP)

 
Reds pitcher Micah Owings, hampered by a shoulder strain after he was acquired from Arizona last season in the Adam Dunn trade, is hoping his pinch-hitting skills and now pain-free delivery will secure him a roster spot. Manager Dusty Baker said Monday that Owings has looked sharp in recent throwing sessions. (link)

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