Bruce will be up soon, and he'll stick

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Cinci About to Make a Move
Published 5/12/2008 by Jon Shields at Bleeding Blue and Teal
... This is total speculation, but interesting nonetheless.  Cincinnati Reds manager Dusty Baker told the media that super prospect Jay Bruce would be recalled soon.  If Bruce is called up to the big club then someone must be on their way out.  This could mean that Cinci is about to trade one of their outfielders (most likely Griffey or Dunn).  Of course, some struggling player could be optioned or DFA’d.  I’m probably getting way ahead of myself, but it caught my eye. ...

Closing Time: More goodness from Cliff Lee, more badness from CJ Wilson
Published 5/13/2008 at Roto Arcade
... Joaquin Benoit would be next in the Rangers' bullpen hierarchy, but he gave up two earned runs tonight and has nearly as many walks (14) as Ks (15) on the season. Frank Francisco has been very good so far this year: 11.1 IP, 10 H, 5 BB, 15 K, 2.38 ERA. However, both Francisco and Wilson threw over 30 pitches tonight. If there's a save opportunity tomorrow, it may go to Benoit. That's who we're adding.  • Hal McCoy of the Dayton Daily News reports the following: Dusty Baker told me that (Jay) Bruce will be here soon ...