REDS PITCHER AROLDIS CHAPMAN SPEAKS NO ENGLISH, BUT KNOWS SIGN LANGUAGE

3.29.10
BY: MEH
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REDS PITCHER AROLDIS CHAPMAN SPEAKS NO ENGLISH, BUT KNOWS SIGN LANGUAGE

(Photo: Jamie Ramsey)
Aroldis Chapman was assigned to throw one inning or 25 pitches for the Reds' class AAA team against Milwaukee on Sunday. It was his first appearance since leaving last Monday's game with back spasms. He completed one inning of work while throwing nineteen pitches. Hitting 97mph on the radar, Chapman threw twelve strikes (11 fastballs and one slider) allowing one hit and striking out two. Chapman commented on his outing and Opening day in Cincinnati after the game through interpreter Tomas Vera, the Reds' AAA trainer:

"I feel good about it, I could throw more innings, it was only two days that I missed throwing."

"I've been told Opening Day is important to the city of Cincinnati, I hope I can be there and part of the team at that time, but it's not my decision."

Chapman is still considered in contention for the Reds' fifth spot along with Travis Wood and Mike Leake. All three are scheduled to pitch again on Wednesday.



The Reds lost Sunday's game against the Dodgers by a final score of 2-1. Bronson Arroyo started the game for the Reds going six innings and allowed two runs on five hits. Arroyo's outing was the longest by any Reds pitcher so far this spring. Juan Francisco struck out three times.

On Saturday, the Reds lost to the Padres 5-2. Micah Owings had a strong start going three innings allowing only one hit and striking out three. Former Red Jerry Hairston Jr. collected three singles against his old team in his first three plate appearances.

Monday's game against the Cubs will feature a lineup that could be very consistent to the one we will see on Opening Day. Carlos Fisher will start the game for the Reds.

Drew Stubbs 8
Orlando Cabrera 6
Joey Votto 3
Brandon Phillips 4
Scott Rolen 5
Jay Bruce 9
Chris Dickerson 7
Ramon Hernandez 2
Carlos Fisher 1

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