Paul Ryan Janish

Positions: Shortstop and Third Baseman
Bats: Right, Throws: Right
Height: 6' 2", Weight: 200 lb.

Born: October 12, 1982 in Houston, TX
High School: Cypress Creek HS (Houston, TX)
School: Rice University (Houston, TX)
Drafted by the Cincinnati Reds in the 5th round of the 2004 amateur draft.
Signed June 16, 2004. (All Transactions)
Debut: May 14, 2008 (Age 25)   vs. FLA 2 AB, 1 H, 0 HR, 1 RBI, 0 SB
Teams (by GP): Reds/Braves 2008-2012
2013 Contract Status: 2nd Year Arb Eligible (Super 2), 1 yr/$725k (13) (details) [*]
Service Time (01/2013): 3.145, Arb Eligible: 2014, Free Agent: 2016 [*], Agents: Moye Sports Associates [*]
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• 5/13 FFLockerRoom: Atlanta Braves Activate Paul Janish, Lose Three Others: The Atlanta Braves have activated infielder Paul Janish from the 15-day disabled list and have decided to option him to their...

• 4/20 Tomahawk Take: Morning Chop: Braves News 4/20:   Pittsburgh Post-Gazette Pirates’ Rodriguez creates a power outage against Braves One night after observing the capabilities...

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• 3/22 MLBTradeRumors: Blue Jays Claim Todd Redmond: The Blue Jays claimed Todd Redmond off of waivers from the Orioles, Dan Connolly of the Baltimore Sun reports (on Twitter). The...
• 3/16 Blog Red Machine: Why Xavier Paul Should be on the Reds’ 25 Man Roster in 2013: Last July, when the Reds signed Xavier Paul to a minor league deal after he was released from the Nationals, people in Reds country...
• 3/11 Blog Red Machine: My 2013 Cincinnati Reds Stat Predictions: The Starting Rotation: Welcome back to the second installment in this small series of articles pertaining to my stat predictions for the Reds in 2013....
• 3/5 Baseball News Source: Braves Spring Training: Tyler Pastornicky Seeks Role As Super Utility Man: Acquired from Toronto in the July 2010 deal that shipped Yunel Escobar to Toronto, 23-year-old Tyler Pastornicky emerged from...

• 2/11 Injury Report: ()
• 2/8 MLBTradeRumors: Orioles Claim Todd Redmond: The Orioles claimed Todd Redmond off of waivers from the Reds, Darren Wolfson of 1500 ESPN reports (on Twitter). The Reds designated...

• 1/28 Crashburn Alley: Phillies Sign “Players” to “Low-Risk” Deals: Have you ever thought, “man, Freddy Galvis is great. I wonder if there is a way to get his anemic bat but without his great...
• 1/22 Baseball Jerks: Atlanta Braves 2013 Preview: The Braves made a great run in 2012, being outdone in the NL East by only the surging Nats. Despite making the playoffs, they...

• 12/18 Tomahawk Take: Who Gets A Seat On The Braves Bench?: The departures of Eric Hinske to Arizona and David Ross to Boston left notable holes on the Braves bench. Gerald Laird will fill...
• 12/13 MLBTradeRumors: Braves Sign Ramiro Pena: The Brave have signed infielder Ramiro Pena to a one-year, Major League contract, reports MLB.com's Mark Bowman (via Twitter). ...
• 12/4 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Braves | Paul Janish avoids arbitration: The Atlanta Braves avoided arbitration with SS Paul Janish and signed him to a one-year deal worth a little less than $1 million....[+]
• 12/3 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Braves | Paul Janish avoids arbitrationThe Atlanta Braves avoided arbitration with SS Paul Janish Monday, Dec. 3, by agreeing to an undisclosed one-year deal....[+] The Atlanta Braves avoided arbitration with SS Paul Janish Monday, Dec. 3, by agreeing to an undisclosed one-year deal.
• 12/3 MLBTradeRumors: Paul Janish, Braves Avoid Arbitration: The Braves and Paul Janish reached an agreement on a one-year deal, avoiding arbitration, reports David O'Brien of the Atlanta...

• 11/28 Braves Journal: Paul Janish (by Shawn): Sometimes you make a move that’s supposed to help, and you get Adam LaRoche hitting lights out for two months, or two good years...
• 11/12 Rally Caps: Rally Caps Offseason Outlook : Atlanta Braves: Starting today, we are going to start looking at each team's current roster and payroll and try to gauge where they might focus...
• 11/11 Phillies Nation: Phillies Player Review: Erik Kratz: Everybody Kratz your hands! Erik Kratz was a more-than-pleasant surprise for the Phillies in 2012. He was a guy that started the...
• 11/9 Redlegs Review: Analyzing all the trades from the past year: Acquiring Latos proved to be fruitful this season by: Chase Fitzgerald Staff Writer Walt Jocketty made quite a few...
• 11/6 MLBTradeRumors: Offseason Outlook: Atlanta Braves: The Braves will seek outfield depth and determine how to replace Chipper Jones in the coming months. Guaranteed Contracts Dan...
• 11/2 MLBTradeRumors: Arbitration Eligibles: Atlanta Braves: The Braves are next in our 2013 Arbitration Eligibles series.  Matt Swartz's salary projections are below. First time: Tommy...
• 11/1 Blog Red Machine: Grading the 2012 Reds’ trades: Part 2: Early in the season, I took a look at a few of the trades that Reds general manager Walt Jocketty made in the offseason. Obviously...

• 10/30 Tomahawk Take: 2012 Review: Simmons, Pastornicky, Janish: In 2012, the Braves played 3 players whose primary position was shortstop: Tyler Pastornicky, Andrelton Simmons, and Paul Janish....
• 10/28 Tomahawk Take: Filling The Void–Braves Search For RH Bat: The departure of Chipper Jones leaves a hole in the Braves lineup that (I hope) no one expects a single player to fill immediately;...
• 10/26 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Braves | Paul Janish has surgery: Atlanta Braves SS Paul Janish (shoulder) had surgery to repair a subluxation of his left shoulder and is expected to return in...[+] April.
• 10/24 Braves Journal: Bits and Pieces: Pastornicky, Constanza and Boscan (written by JonathanF): While I am old enough to attended an Atlanta Crackers game (and my first favorite baseball player was Sandy Valdespino, a player...
• 10/18 Call to the Pen: 2012 Season Review Series: Atlanta Braves: The Atlanta Braves redeemed themselves after the collapse of 2011 by winning 94 games and captuing a wild card berth in Chipper...
• 10/13 Tomahawk Take: 2012 Review: Gwinnett Braves: Minor league reviews will start today with the AAA Gwinnett Braves.  It was a tough year for Gwinnett, finishing in last place...
• 10/13 Braves Journal: Martin Prado (written by Sansho1): 2012 was a great bounceback year for Martin Prado, following a 2011 in which weakness from a staph infection and an overmatched...
• 10/9 High Heat Stats: The Incredibly Serious 2012 HHS Awards: Or not. Given the ridiculous amount of debate and discussion the 2012 AL MVP race has given us, I felt it was only appropriate...
• 10/8 Tomahawk Take: Braves Financial Obligations For 2013: It is time to start the offseason posts, and money is the crux of most personnel decisions.  The Braves are no longer the high-payroll...
• 10/5 MLB Injury News: Injured Players on Playoff Teams: Today is the moment we've all been waiting for since the new Wild Card playoff format was announced.  The St....

• 9/25 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Braves | Paul Janish likely to need surgery: Atlanta Braves SS Paul Janish (shoulder) will likely need offseason surgery to fix his dislocated shoulder he suffered last week....[+] However, the team is hoping he can return this postseason if they advance past the Wild Card game.
• 9/22 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Braves | Paul Janish could miss three to four weeks: Updating previous reports, Atlanta Braves SS Paul Janish (shoulder) could be sidelined for three to four weeks because of a dislocated...[+] left shoulder.
• 9/20 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Braves | Paul Janish to be evaluated: Atlanta Braves SS Paul Janish (shoulder) returned to Atlanta for evaluation on his left shoulder, and his status is unknown for...[+] the rest of the season.
• 9/19 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Braves | Paul Janish dislocates shoulder: Atlanta Braves SS Paul Janish (shoulder) left the game Tuesday, Sept. 18, against the Miami Marlins due to a dislocated left shoulder....[+] He was taken for X-rays, and they were negative. Janish said he has subluxed, or partially dislocated, his shoulder eight or nine times in the past, but this is the first time they had to pop it back in.
• 9/18 Braves Journal: Marlins 4, Braves 3 (10 innings): Atlanta Braves vs. Miami Marlins — Box Score — September 18, 2012 — ESPN Welp… Paul Maholm pitched very encouragingly,...
• 9/9 Tomahawk Take: Braves Take First Two From Mets: The Braves took the first two games from a Mets team that must wish the season would end soon so they can regroup. TGIF On Friday...
• 9/4 Braves Journal: Rockies 6, Braves 0: Yesterday, the Rockies and Braves had five hits apiece, and the Braves won 6-1. Today, the Rockies outhit the Braves 10-9, and...
• 9/4 Baseball News Source: Medlen Spectacular Since Joining Braves Rotation: Kris Medlen  is 6-0 as a starter with a 0.54 ERA Baffling opposing hitters with a mix of plus pitches delivered with pinpoint...
• 9/4 High Heat Stats: Labor Day game notes: The Game Notes hard drive died of a nostalgia overdose after watching music videos from the 1970s & ’80s. Je ne regrette...
• 9/4 Call to the Pen: No Shutdown in Sight: Kris Medlen Set to Lead Braves into October: The Washington Nationals are fully prepared to head into the playoffs without their best starting pitcher. The Atlanta Braves...
• 9/4 Tomahawk Take: Kris Medlen Shines As Braves Whip Rockies:     Kris Medlen hardly labored on labor day. The Rockies however worked very hard and still didn’t get a result. For...
• 9/3 Braves Journal: Braves 6, Rockies 1: Colorado Rockies vs. Atlanta Braves – Box Score – September 3, 2012 So, it’s completely ridiculous to compare...
• 9/3 RoxPile: Braves Dominate Rockies; Kris Medlen Is Good: Thanks to a combination of sloppy play by the Colorado Rockies and unreal pitching by starting pitcher Kris Medlen, the Atlanta...

• 8/31 MLBTradeRumors: Braves Release Jack Wilson: The Braves have released shortstop Jack Wilson, David O'Brien of the Atlanta Journal-Constitution reports (on Twitter). Wilson...
• 8/28 Padres Trail: Game Reflections - Game 130 vs Braves: It's not very often the Padres have a seven-game winning streak.  It's not very often they come home riding a seven-game...
• 8/27 Tomahawk Take: Braves Split in San Francisco, Head To San Diego: The Braves beat up on an unbelievably poor Tim Lincecum last night, winning 7-1.  This gave the team a split, leaving the Braves...
• 8/25 Tomahawk Take: Braves Go Two Down To Giants: (Updated to correct my poor editing at 2 a.m. this morning. I really can spell when I’m awake…most of the time anyway)...
• 8/23 Tomahawk Take: In-Depth Look At The Braves Defense: After four straight seasons of posting negative UZRs, the Braves are leading the majors in defensive value this year, posting...
• 8/23 Tomahawk Take: Braves Giants Series Preview: The Braves open their west coast swing Thursday in San Francisco. The Giants are in the thick of the pennant race with their old...
• 8/18 Braves Journal: Braves 4, Dodgers 3 (11 innings): Los Angeles Dodgers vs. Atlanta Braves – Box Score – August 17, 2012 – ESPN. Well, that’s another win....
• 8/18 Tomahawk Take: Braves Win In Eleven & Sign A Lefty: Braves Outlast Capuano – Come Back To Win The first game of the series with the NL West leading Dodgers started off with...
• 8/17 Braves Journal: Braves 6, Padres 0: San Diego Padres vs. Atlanta Braves – Box Score – August 16, 2012 – ESPN. After losing the first game of this...
• 8/16 Braves Journal: Braves 6, Padres 1: San Diego Padres vs. Atlanta Braves – Box Score – August 15, 2012 – ESPN. Another strong start for Paul Maholm,...
• 8/15 Full Spectrum Baseball: Down On The Farm: Cincinnati Reds: Billy Hamilton could be the most fantasy newsworthy prospect in all of minor league baseball, but do the Cincinnati Reds have...
• 8/15 Tomahawk Take: Braves Bats Wake up, Diaz Has Surgery, Wilson, Simmons Update: Quick Game Review The Braves spent Tuesday night getting even for Monday’s loss behind a gem from Tim Hudson who went 6 1/3,...
• 8/14 Tomahawk Take: Daily Notes (8/14): 6 Man Rotation, Simmons Injury Progress: The Braves offense would get shut down off by the San Diego Padres and Eric Stults, wouldn’t it? People made a big deal about...
• 8/13 Braves Journal: Mets 6, Braves 5: Atlanta Braves vs. New York Mets – Box Score – August 12, 2012 – ESPN. The problem is that as well as the Braves...
• 8/12 Rising Apple: Game Recap: Bullpen Bends, But Doesn’t Break in 9th for 6-5 Win: Jonathon Niese was brilliant in front of the home crowd and in prime time television with the game being aired on ESPN Sunday...
• 8/12 Rising Apple: Game Recap: Johan Santana Returns, Exits Early in 9-3 Loss: Johan Santana returned to the Mets rotation for the first time since he hit the disabled list at the end of July to heal his tender...
• 8/12 Braves Journal: Braves 9, Mets 3: Atlanta Braves vs. New York Mets – Box Score – August 11, 2012 – ESPN. IWOTM, but Kris Medlen had another impressive...
• 8/8 Tomahawk Take: Braves Steak Ends At 7: Hamels Quiets Braves Offense Braves starter Mike Minor has been very good lately. His last six starts have been as good as we...
• 8/7 Braves Journal: Braves 6, Phillies 1: Atlanta Braves vs. Philadelphia Phillies – Box Score – August 06, 2012 – ESPN. A lot of the spirit seems to...
• 8/6 Roto Think Tank: N.L. FAAB Log: August 6, 2012: Travis Snider $40. Other bids: $35, $12, $10, $5, $3Only two of the league's seven contenders had the combination of the...
• 8/5 Braves Journal: Braves 6, Astros 1: Houston Astros vs. Atlanta Braves – Box Score – August 05, 2012 – ESPN. For a while, it looked like the Braves...
• 8/2 Marlin Maniac: LeBlanc Starts Marlins on the Road to Recovery; Reyes’ Streak at 19:       The Marlins, led by an abbreviated start by Wade LeBlanc, opened the third game of the Atlanta series with...
• 8/1 Baseball News Source: MLB Trade Deadline Analysis: Grading the NL Central Moves: The NL Central has become a three-horse race with gap ever-widening between the Reds, Pirates and Cardinals and the trio of sub-.500...

• 7/30 Tomahawk Take: Series Preview: Marlins @ Braves: The Braves come into this series against the Marlins 4 games back on the Washington Nationals but headed into a cup cake schedule....
• 7/29 Braves Journal: Braves 6, Phillies 2: Philadelphia Phillies vs. Atlanta Braves – Box Score – July 29, 2012 – ESPN. Hi there! I’m feeling a little...
• 7/23 Roto Think Tank: N.L. FAAB Log: July 23, 2012: Francisco Cordero $26.  Other bids: $20, $10, $9, $6, $5.Mike wrote about Cordero this weekend.  The big bid is from...
• 7/21 District On Deck: Game 93: Nationals 5, Braves 2: After blowing a 9-0 lead Friday and getting shut out in the first game of the doubleheader, the Nats’ lead over the Atlanta...
• 7/21 High Heat Stats: Friday game notes (East Coast bias admitted): Braves 11, @Nats 10 (11): As soon as Paul Janish came up in the 11th with the go-ahead run on 3rd, you just knew he would make...
• 7/19 High Heat Stats: Wednesday game notes & gnawings: Giants 9, @Braves 4 (11): Mere box-score trolling could never capture the extra-inning loop-de-loops of this wild ride. Instead,...
• 7/16 Mastersball.com: LABR FAAB Report: Week of July 16: Each week, your friends at Mastersball will post the results of the weekly LABR FAAB run, featuring the winning bid as well...
• 7/16 PaulLebowitz.com: National League East—Buy, Sell or Stand Pat?: Washington Nationals They have the minor league system to do something significant, but looking at their roster and the players...
• 7/15 StanGraphs: Trade: Braves Get Paul Janish From Reds to Fill in at Shortstop: We’ve been reading and hearing for a little while now that the Atlanta Braves were looking for some sort of stopgap solution...
• 7/15 Rising Apple: Game Recap: Johan Santana Struggles as Mets Get Swept Out of Atlanta: The Mets came back to Turner Field this afternoon hoping to avoid the sweep before their off day tomorrow as they wait for their...
• 7/15 Tomahawk Take: What’s The Braves’ Next Move:   The annual second half chess game is underway. This is the game where GMs try to do in the last two weeks what they weren’t...
• 7/14 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Braves | Acquire Paul JanishThe Atlanta Braves acquired SS Paul Janish from the Cincinnati Reds Saturday, July 14, for P Todd Redmond....[+] The Atlanta Braves acquired SS Paul Janish from the Cincinnati Reds Saturday, July 14, for P Todd Redmond.
• 7/14 MLBTradeRumors: Quick Hits: Pena, Braves, Reds, Maier: Some late-night links as Saturday turns into Sunday... Prior to acquiring Paul Janish from the Reds, the Braves were talking...
• 7/14 MLBTradeRumors: Braves Acquire Paul Janish: The Braves have acquired shortstop Paul Janish from the Reds in exchange for right-hander Todd Redmond, tweets Mark Bowman of...
• 7/3 Blog Red Machine: Start Up the Reds Trade Rumors: It eventually had to happen, didn’t it? Here we are four week away from the non-waiver trade deadline and the rumors are...

• 5/21 FanSided: At the Quarterpole: Which Reds Prospect is Having the Best Year?:     In general terms, the Reds Minor League affiliates are a quarter of the way through the 2012 season.  Let's take...
• 5/16 MLBTradeRumors: 2013 Contract Issues: Cincinnati Reds: The Reds are next in MLBTR’s 2013 Contract Issues series: Eligible For Free Agency (2) Scott Rolen - Rolen, now on the...
• 5/1 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Reds | Paul Janish breaks wrist: Cincinnati Reds SS Paul Janish (wrist) broke his left wrist playing for Triple-A Louisville Monday, April 30, and he's on the...[+] disabled list.

• 4/7 FanSided: The Utility Player: All Star Game, Reds Captaincy and More!: How's that go? A day late and a dollar short. Well, TUP is a day late. Don't know about the dollar short part though. In the...

• 3/23 High Heat Stats: Stat Challenge scoring and projections: Every fantasy league has different rules, and here’s how FanDuel.com scores it for hitters: 1B = 1pt 2B = 2pts 3B = 3pts...
• 3/23 High Heat Stats: Stat Challenge scoring and projections: Every fantasy league has different rules, and here’s how FanDuel.com scores it for hitters: 1B = 1pt 2B = 2pts 3B = 3pts...
• 3/16 MLBTradeRumors: Offseason In Review: Cincinnati Reds: The Reds are going for it in 2012 after acquiring Mat Latos, Ryan Madson and Sean Marshall this past offseason. Major League...

• 2/27 Baseball Musings: Objective PMR, Shortstops: The series on objective probabilistic model of range (PMR) continues by looking at shortstops. I’ll show teams as a whole...

• 1/30 MLBTradeRumors: Contract Details: Red Sox, Indians, Reds: MLB.com’s beat reporters have passed along lots of contract details today. Here they are: Jane Lee has the details on the...
• 1/22 Blog Red Machine: Does Paul Janish Play a Role in Reds Future?: After the 2009 seasons ended, all things pointed to Paul Janish landing the leading role of Reds shortstop. He was coming off...
• 1/19 Justin Jabs: Arbitration in the NL Central, part one: A total of 34 players in the National League Central Division were eligible for arbitration this year. Players with between three...
• 1/18 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Reds | Paul Janish termsUpdating a previous report, Cincinnati Reds SS Paul Janish signed a one-year, $850,000 deal....[+] Updating a previous report, Cincinnati Reds SS Paul Janish signed a one-year, $850,000 deal.
• 1/7 MetsToday.com: Who Is Ronny Cedeno?: Believe me, I’d much rather be analyzing the strengths and weaknesses of someone who would have a much larger impact on...

• 12/13 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Reds | Paul Janish offered contractThe Cincinnati Reds tendered a contract to SS Paul Janish Monday, Dec. 12....[+] The Cincinnati Reds tendered a contract to SS Paul Janish Monday, Dec. 12.

• 11/29 Through The Fence Baseball: A look at the 2012 Cincinnati Reds’ everyday eight (and the guys backing them up): Since the departure of Ken Griffey Jr. and Adam Dunn a few years ago, the Cincinnati Reds have ranked near the top of the National...
• 11/29 Through The Fence Baseball: A look at the 2012 Cincinnati Reds’ everyday eight (and the guys backing them up): Since the departure of Ken Griffey Jr. and Adam Dunn a few years ago, the Cincinnati Reds have ranked near the top of the National...
• 11/29 Fragile Freddy's: On Catcher Defense: While little of substance has happened in the off-season so far one significant move may have occurred to make an AL East competitor...

• 10/27 MLBTradeRumors: Free Agent And Trade Market For Shortstops: The Twins, Phillies, Braves, Mets, Brewers, Cardinals, Pirates, Astros and Giants are likely to express interest in shortstops...
• 10/26 MLBTradeRumors: Offseason Outlook: Cincinnati Reds: Look for the Reds to be active on the trade market, as GM Walt Jocketty decides whether to use his trade chips and limited payroll...
• 10/10 MLBTradeRumors: Arbitration Eligibles: Cincinnati Reds: The Reds are next in our arbitration eligibles series. First time:  Jose Arredondo, Homer Bailey, Paul Janish     Second...
• 10/6 Blog Red Machine: Position Review: Shortstop Shortcomings: Maybe the biggest question leading into 2011 was that of the shortstop position. Would it be the so-called incumbent Paul Janish...

• 9/27 MLBTradeRumors: Reds Notes: Cozart, Janish, Cordero: The Reds' top pick is currently protected, which means there's a good chance they'll be able to sign a Type A free agent this...
• 9/26 MetsToday.com: Mets Game 160: Loss to Reds: Reds 6 Mets 5 A tough loss for the Mets, but they did go down fighting and they are guaranteed not to finish in last place. Mets...
• 9/25 Blog Red Machine: Willis Finally Wins: It wasn’t the easiest of challenges, but Dontrelle Willis finally put one in the win column. His performance on the mound?...
• 9/22 The Writer's Journey: Reflections* on the Reds, 2011: I was privileged to attend eight Reds games this year, including one on the road in Pittsburgh (though we only stayed for the...
• 9/13 MLBTradeRumors: Potential Suitors For Jose Reyes: It's not often that five-tool middle infielders hit free agency in their prime. Jose Reyes has a .329/.372/.485 line with 35...
• 9/11 MLBTradeRumors: Quick Hits: Red Sox, Iannetta, Santana, Willis: Joey Votto celebrated his 28th birthday with a 3-for-4 performance today against the Rockies, including his 27th homer of the...
• 9/10 The Writer's Journey: Is it too early to start talking about 2012?: A lot can happen in the off-season (which is still technically a few weeks away for the Redlegs), but is it ever too early to...
• 9/4 B-R Blog: WPA>= .260 In 1st Major League Game: Since 1919, which batter had the highest WPA in his first big league game? Here is the list - Rk Gcar Player Date Tm Opp Rslt...
• 9/2 Mike Scioscia's Tragic Illness: Juan Uribe Will No Longer Haunt Your Dreams: …at least for the last month of 2011, anyway. Surgeries are planned for Casey Blake and Juan Uribe in the coming weeks,...

• 8/20 Raise the Jolly Roger: Back and forth…: If there was ever a game you could call a “roller coaster” … it was this one. The Bucs fell behind, and came...

• 7/14 Seedlings to Stars: Breaking Through: Zack Cozart, Mike Trout, Kyle Seager and Friends: Reaching the major leagues marks the achievement of a significant milestone in any player’s career. Whether it is a high...

• 6/30 Fragile Freddy's: Buyers - National League Version: With just a month to go before the non-waiver trade deadline it is time to start looking at the buyers and sellers.  Today...
• 6/29 Blog Red Machine: Consistent Production: As I enjoyed this afternoons game I started thinking about consistent run production and how it affects the outcome of games throughout...
• 6/29 Cut Four: A Battle of Shortstop Futility: Even though 2010 was labeled “The Year of the Pitcher”, offense throughout Major League Baseball has continued to...
• 6/26 MLBTradeRumors: Quick Hits: Deadline, Reds, Asdrubal, Pirates, Rox: Another assortment of links for your Sunday viewing pleasure... Tim Sullivan of the San Diego Union Tribune opines that...
• 6/20 MLBTradeRumors: Contenders In Need Of A Shortstop Upgrade: As many as six contenders are lacking at shortstop.  Let's take a look. Rays:  The Rays have been employing Reid Brignac...
• 6/11 22gigantes.com: Lincecum s**** in 10-2 loss to Reds: Brandon Phillips scores on a wild pitch from Lincecum. Mike Leake allowed four hits in eight scoreless innings and the visiting...
• 6/9 Cut Four: Same Old, Same Old From Dusty: “We chose this team for a reason. That’s a very good Triple-A team down there. Whatever you do, it’s something with the...
• 6/6 The Writer's Journey: Game 60: Jay Bruce and Brandon Phillips drove in two run each, Drew Stubbs hit a home run, and even Paul Janish went 3-5…but Travis...
• 6/5 Mike Scioscia's Tragic Illness: Chad Billingsley Does it Backwards: Chad Billingsley, on the mound, struggled through a hot day in Cincinnati, needing 106 pitches to get through five innings. The...

• 5/27 The Writer's Journey: Gypsy Queen – Paul Janish (Sticky Fingers): When I saw this photo, I knew I had to make a Sticky Fingers card for Paul Janish. While he hasn’t been the most sterling...
• 5/22 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Reds | Manager acknowledges shortstop struggles: Cincinnati Reds manager Dusty Baker acknowledged both SS Paul Janish and SS Edgar Renteria have struggled at the plate as of late....[+] Janish entered Saturday, May 21, in a 1-for-22 funk, while Renteria was in a 2-for-29 skid. 'It's going to happen. We could have won some games without their offense,' Baker said. 'Every team has somebody struggling. You can talk about it and think about it. I'd rather try to help figure out how to play their way out of it.'
• 5/17 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Reds | Paul Janish returnsCincinnati Reds SS Paul Janish (ankle) is in the starting lineup Tuesday, May 17....[+] Cincinnati Reds SS Paul Janish (ankle) is in the starting lineup Tuesday, May 17.
• 5/16 Obstructed View: Series preview: Chicago Cubs (17-21) at Cincinnati Reds (23-17): It hasn't been too long since we saw the Reds, but in that span of time they've gone from a mediocre record to the top of the...
• 5/15 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Reds | Paul Janish having no ill-effects from previous injury: Cincinnati Reds SS Paul Janish (ankle) said Saturday, May 14, that he is no longer feeling any effects from the sprained right...[+] ankle he suffered May 6. He got the start against the St. Louis Cardinals, going hitless in four at-bats.
• 5/13 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Reds | Scott Rolen in lineup: Cincinnati Reds 3B Scott Rolen (shoulder) is back in the lineup after being activated from the disabled list Friday, May 13. SS...[+] Edgar Renteria is starting at shortstop over SS Paul Janish and OF Fred Lewis is starting in left field.
• 5/12 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Reds | Paul Janish hitless in his return: Cincinnati Reds SS Paul Janish (ankle) returned to the lineup Wednesday, May 11, against the Houston Astros. He was hitless in...[+] four at-bats. Janish missed the past four games due to the injury.
• 5/11 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Reds | Paul Janish returnsCincinnati Reds SS Paul Janish (ankle) returned to the lineup Wednesday, May 11....[+] Cincinnati Reds SS Paul Janish (ankle) returned to the lineup Wednesday, May 11.
• 5/10 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Reds | Paul Janish still out: Cincinnati Reds SS Paul Janish (ankle) did not return to the starting lineup Tuesday, May 10. SS Edgar Renteria continues to take...[+] over at shortstop.
• 5/9 Roto Think Tank: N.L. FAAB Log: May 9, 2011: Logan Forsythe $5.  Other bids: $3.Mike wrote about Logan extensively the other day.  Forsythe only has five at-bats...
• 5/7 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Reds | Paul Janish expected to miss a few days: Cincinnati Reds SS Paul Janish (ankle) sprained his right ankle Friday, May 6, and he was out Saturday, May 7. He is expected...[+] to be out a few days. 'He is very sore,' manager Dusty Baker said. 'He can't do anything today. He's just getting treatment...and we hope it subsides tomorrow or the next day.'
• 5/7 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Reds | Chris Valaika, Chris Heisey in lineup: Cincinnati Reds SS Chris Valaika and OF Chris Heisey are both in the starting lineup Saturday, May 7. SS Paul Janish and OF Jonny...[+] Gomes are sitting out.
• 5/7 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Reds | Paul Janish has sore ankle: Cincinnati Reds SS Paul Janish is dealing with a sore ankle and hopes to resume baseball-related activities Sunday, May 8. IF...[+] Miguel Cairo (knee) is available to play Saturday, May 7.
• 5/6 Roto Think Tank: Gearing Up: N.L. Week 6, May 9-15: Since I got very few questions this week, I decided to steal Mike's title.  One note - I've included links in many of these...
• 5/6 Obstructed View: Series Preview: Cincinnati Reds (16-15) at Chicago Cubs (14-16): The Cubs went 4-3 on their trip out west, and a winning record on any such trip is a nice feat no matter the quality of the teams...
• 5/3 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Reds | Jay Bruce out of lineup: Cincinnati Reds OF Jay Bruce is not in the starting lineup Tuesday, May 3. OFs Drew Stubbs, Jonny Gomes and Chris Heisey are handling...[+] outfield duties, while SS Paul Janish starts at third base.
• 5/3 The Writer's Journey: Everybody was All-Star Voting: To the tune of “Kung Fu Fighting,” of course. Doesn’t it seem WAY too early to do this? If you’re using...
• 5/2 Marlin Maniac: Fish Cap: Marlins bullpen falters, offense roars against Reds: The Marlins put on an offensive display this past weekend against the Cincinnati Reds at the Great American Ballpark. Outside...
• 5/1 Blog Red Machine: Not Pretty But It WorksA quick look at the firs two games of the Marlins series and some April facts....

• 4/27 Blog Red Machine: A Getaway That Got Away…AlmostI was sweating over this one......
• 4/27 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Reds | Paul Janish playing third base: Cincinnati Reds SS Paul Janish was moved to third base for the team's Tuesday, April 26, game against the Milwaukee Brewers. SS...[+] Edgar Renteria took Janish's place for the game at shortstop and IF Miguel Cairo was rested.
• 4/26 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Reds | Edgar Renteria, Jeremy Hermida starting: Cincinnati Reds SS Edgar Renteria and OF Jeremy Hermida are starting Tuesday, April 26. SS Paul Janish is starting at third and...[+] OF Jonny Gomes is sitting out.
• 4/26 Blog Red Machine: The Lumber is Alive…For One GameAs the saying goes, it is only one game, but the Reds offense looked a little better last night. What say you?...
• 4/25 MLBTradeRumors: 2012 Contract Issues: Cincinnati Reds: The Reds are next in our 2012 Contract Issues series.  Here's what the team faces after the 2011 season: Eligible For Free...
• 4/24 Blog Red Machine: Rolen to DL. Yipes!Rolen hits the 15-day DL. Ugh!...
• 4/23 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Reds | Paul Janish back: Cincinnati Reds SS Paul Janish is returning to the starting lineup Saturday, April 23, according to John Fay of The Cincinnati...[+] Enquirer.
• 4/22 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Reds | Paul Janish out of lineup: Cincinnati Reds SS Edgar Rentaria is starting in place of SS Paul Janish Friday, April 22, according to John Fay of The Cincinnati...[+] Enquirer.
• 4/21 The Writer's Journey: Game 19: Putting the distractions from earlier this week behind him, Mike Leake pitched 7 strong innings, striking out 6 Arizona batters...
• 4/18 Blog Red Machine: Game 4: Pirates v. RedsA look at the pitching matchups and the starting lineups...and some roster moves as well....
• 4/17 MLBTradeRumors: Trade Candidate: Jose Reyes: Good shortstops are always in demand, especially midseason. The number of contending teams in need of infield help almost always...
• 4/16 The Writer's Journey: 2011 Reds (’92 Style): Paul Janish: A slick fielder and reliable hitter, Paul Janish (aka “Soft J”) is the Reds starting shortstop…and deservingly...
• 4/16 Blog Red Machine: Reversal of FortunesWhat the? How'd the? The Reds lost? But all looked like a Reds win...before the game started....
• 4/15 Blog Red Machine: Pirates v Reds: Game 1Touching a couple bases and a look at tonight's pitchers....
• 4/13 Blog Red Machine: Bats Rack: Great Start: Bats Rack: First Homestand The opening homestand for the Louisville Bats has come and gone…with a bang! The Bats played a double...
• 4/10 Blog Red Machine: Two Games, Two Different OutcomesThe first two games in the Diamondbacks series have been vastly different....
• 4/9 Blog Red Machine: West Coast Three Up/Three Down: Well, last night didn’t go so well but that shouldn’t dampen spirits any as the entirety of the past week has been...
• 4/9 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Reds | Two more hits for Paul Janish: Cincinnati Reds SS Paul Janish went 2-for-4 with a run scored and a strikeout Thursday, April 8, against the Arizona Diamondbacks,...[+] raising his season average to .455 (10-for-22). Janish has hit safely in each of his five starts, and he has multi-hit performances in four of the outings.
• 4/7 Blog Red Machine: Props and Drops: Getaway DayCan't win 'em all! Props and Drops for the series finale against the Astros....
• 4/7 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Reds | Paul Janish playing well: Cincinnati Reds SS Paul Janish entered the day Thursday, April 7, hitting .444 (8-for-18) with three RBIs and having hit safely...[+] in all of the games so far, according to MLB.com's Mark Sheldon. Janish received the day off Thursday with SS Edgar Renteria replacing him.
• 4/7 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Reds | Paul Janish has three-hit game: Cincinnati Reds SS Paul Janish went 3-for-5 with a run scored, two RBIs and a stolen base Wednesday, April 6, against the Houston...[+] Astros. Janish has hit safely in each of his four starts this season, producing multi-hit games three times.
• 4/6 The Writer's Journey: Game 5: Despite Edinson Volquez‘s best efforts, the Reds are still undefeated…thanks in part to the bats of Brandon Phillips,...
• 4/6 The Writer's Journey: 2011 Ex-Reds (’92 Style): Orlando Cabrera: I was so happy to see this guy leave town. Orlando Cabrera only spent one season in the Queen City, and it seemed like he always...
• 4/5 Blog Red Machine: Game Lineup: Reds/Astros: I am overly excited for this game as my expectations and in-my-head scenarios for the Reds season start have fallen short of what...

• 3/31 Baseball Daily Digest: BDD 2011 Division Previews: NL Central: Half of the BDD Previews are in the bag, and today is Paul Dylan’s turn as he tackles baseball’s largest division....
• 3/30 Obstructed View: NL Central Preview: Cincinnati Reds: Last Year: The Reds surprised many by winning the division over the heavily favored Cardinals. My memory stinks, but from what...
• 3/29 Philly Phanatics: MLB season preview: National League Central: PhillyPhanatics.com's Major League Baseball previews continue with the National League Central In 2010, the Cincinnati Reds,...
• 3/22 Through The Fence Baseball: 2011 MLB Pre-Season Preview: NL Central – Cincinnati Reds: Reigning NL MVP, Joey Votto  Cincinnati Reds (2010 record: 91-71) The Cincinnati Reds won the National League Central last year...
• 3/22 Blog Red Machine: Remember When…And now a message that requires an admission. An admission of memory loss...kind of, sort of....
• 3/21 MLBTradeRumors: First-Time Arbitration Eligible For 2012: Kendrys Morales, Joey Votto, Jay Bruce, Billy Butler, Geovany Soto, Shin-Soo Choo, Nelson Cruz, Johnny Cueto, and Phil Hughes...
• 3/17 Blog Red Machine: Opening Day Preview?The Reds lineup for tomorrow could be a preview of Opening Day...and there's still around two weeks to go....
• 3/17 Blog Red Machine: Call it a State of the Team…of SortsA chat with Reds VP Bob Miller makes for some very informative talk....
• 3/15 Cubs Billy Goat Blog : NL Central Preview: Cincinnati Reds: Team:  Cincinnati Reds Predicted Finish: 1st Key Additions: Edgar Renteria, Fred Lewis, Key Subtractions:  Orlando...
• 3/4 Blog Red Machine: 2011 Cincinnati Reds Season Preview: Wrap-up: There’s only one last thing for all of us yet to do. We’ve covered all the positions and pitchers. What do we think...
• 3/2 MLBTradeRumors: Offseason In Review: Cincinnati Reds: The Reds are next in our Offseason In Review series. Major League/International Signings Bronson Arroyo, SP: three years,...

• 2/28 The Writer's Journey: 2011 Reds (’92 Style): Zack Cozart: A 2nd round draft pick in 2007, Zack Cozart plays second base and shortstop. He has yet to make his major league debut, and with...
• 2/28 Blog Red Machine: 2011 Cincinnati Reds Team Preview: Infielders: Containing the NL MVP and Gold Glovers at second and third, the 2010 Reds infield provided the bedrock for the successful run...
• 2/25 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Reds | Paul Janish eager to prove himself: Cincinnati Reds SS Paul Janish is eager to prove himself worthy of being named the team's everyday shortstop, reports John Fay...[+] of the Cincinnati Enquirer. 'I spent the whole offseason in anticipation of that,' said Janish. 'Without a doubt, I’m really fired to get going.'
• 2/21 Blog Red Machine: Leaning Left: Scott Rolen, Paul Janish and Jonny Gomes. What do they all have in common? They all have question marks coming into the season....
• 2/21 The Writer's Journey: 2011 Reds (’92 Style): Edgar Renteria: Last year, Edgar Renteria was named the World Series Most Valuable Player for the San Francisco Giants. This year, he’s...
• 2/10 Baseball Press: Hot Stove: Orlando Cabrera To Sign With the Indians: Cabrera will compete for the second base job with the Tribe. (Getty)After a fairly quiet off-season, the Cleveland Indians have...
• 2/10 Blog Red Machine: Reason #8 to be Excited About the Reds in 2011Reason #8 to be excited about the Reds in 2011...
• 2/9 Blog Red Machine: What We Look To Learn From Spring Training: Every year spring training brings as much in the form of questions as it does in energy and optimism for a new year. This spring...
• 2/9 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Reds | Believe Paul Janish improves defense: Cincinnati Reds general manager Walt Jocketty said he believes the team's defense will be better with SS Paul Janish being the...[+] everyday shortstop this season, reports John Fay, of The Cincinnati Enquirer.

• 1/28 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Reds | Assistant GM says Paul Janish is starter: Cincinnati Reds assistant general manager Bill Bavasi said Thursday, Jan. 27, that SS Paul Janish is the team's starting shortstop,...[+] reports Hal McCoy, of the Dayton Daily News. 'Janish will be our starting shortstop and whatever Paul can't handle we have Edgar Renteria to step in,' Bavasi said.
• 1/15 Blog Red Machine: Why the Reds are the National League’s Best TeamA look at why the Reds are the NL's best team....
• 1/11 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Reds | Paul Janish the starter: Cincinnati Reds general manager Walt Jocketty called SS Paul Janish recently and assured him that he will be the starter at shortstop...[+] ahead of SS Edgar Renteria, according to ESPN.com.
• 1/7 Baseball Press: Hot Stove: Edgar Renteria signs with the Reds: Renteria brings his winning ways to the Reds. (Getty) Edgar Renteria will be taking his two World Series rings and head...
• 1/7 Blog Red Machine: So, is Renteria the starter?: Welcome to Cincinnati, Edgar Renteria. Now, maybe you might want to rethink what you’re saying. ESPNDeportes.com is reporting...
• 1/7 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Reds | No controversy at shortstop: Cincinnati Reds manager Dusty Baker said the team does not have a controversy at shortstop with both SSs Paul Janish and Edgar...[+] Renteria on roster, according to The Cincinnati Enquirer's John Fay. 'I don't know. We don't have a quarterback controversy at short. Everybody plays on my team. They're both going to play. Janish is younger. Edgar is more experienced. Janish deserves a chance to be my shortstop.' Baker plans to use Renteria at other positions than shortstop.
• 1/6 Blog Red Machine: Renteria and Reds Together For a YearThe Cincinnati Reds and Edgar Renteria apparently have a deal in place....
• 1/6 Baseball Musings: Red Renteria: The Reds and Edgar Renteria agreed to a one-year contract: The deal could be worth as much as $3 million with an incentive package....
• 1/6 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Reds | Edgar Renteria to provide depth: Cincinnati Reds SS Edgar Renteria is expected to provide depth at shortstop next year behind SS Paul Janish, according to MLB.com's...[+] Mark Sheldon.
• 1/1 Blog Red Machine: Risky Business: John Fay of the Cincinnati Enquirer has confirmed that the Reds' GM Walt Jocketty has been speaking with Edgar Renteria's agent...

• 12/31 Baseball Musings: Fearing Edgar: Chad Dotson fears that the Cincinnati Reds will sign Edgar Renteria: Signing Renteria wouldn’t be a very big deal if, as Jocketty...
• 12/30 Blog Red Machine: Reflecting on 2010: AugustWe enter the month of August in our review of the Reds 2010 season....
• 12/13 Blog Red Machine: Roster Logjam?: Got to thinking earlier today. A legit thought, too. I know it’s only mid December, but what could the 2011 roster look...
• 12/6 Blog Red Machine: Winter Meetings, Day 1: Well, not really the end of the day. There could be other happenings down in Florida. The Reds were pretty much under the radar...
• 12/2 Reds Fan Central: The Shortstop Question: As the post-season continues and Winter Meetings are just around the corner, the question that I have is will the Reds stick with...

• 11/27 Blog Red Machine: Seriously? Jeter a Red?: Interesting title, but it grabbed ya, didn’t it. Believable? I’ve read a couple of posts over on Bleacher Report that...
• 11/24 MLBTradeRumors: Reds Hopeful Of Re-Signing Rhodes, Less So Cabrera: The Reds have an interest in bringing back both Arthur Rhodes and Orlando Cabrera, but "the chances of Rhodes returning are...
• 11/24 Blog Red Machine: Rhodes and Cabrera Not Offered Arbitration: Talk about your non-surprises. The Cincinnati Reds have declined to offer shortstop Orlando Cabrera and pitcher Arthur Rhodes...
• 11/21 Blog Red Machine: Is Marco Scutaro a Viable Option at Short?Is a deal for Boston's Marco Scutaro worth considering?...
• 11/17 Blog Red Machine: AFL Spotlight: Kris NegronToday's AFL look is at Kris Negron. Have glove, will travel....
• 11/16 The Process Report: Three Reasons Jason Bartlett Might Bring Back More Than Anti****: 1) The shortstop market is barren. Courtesy of MLB Trade Rumors: Orlando Cabrera (36) – Type B Juan Castro (39) Craig Counsell...
• 11/4 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Reds | Paul Janish likely to be starter: Cincinnati Reds SS Paul Janish will head into this offseason as the likely starting shortstop for next season, according to The...[+] Cincinnati Enquirer's Tom Groeschen. 'If we ended up going with Janish, I think everybody would be happy with that,' general manager Walt Jocketty said. 'We would have gone into the (2010) season with Janish if we hadn't signed Cabrera.'

• 10/18 MLBTradeRumors: Reds Likely To Decline Orlando Cabrera's Option: "All indications are that" Cincinnati will decline its end of the $4MM mutual option on Orlando Cabrera for 2011, according to...
• 10/14 MLBTradeRumors: Odds & Ends: Lee, Astros, Hermida, Rockies: As Cliff Lee prepares to face the Yankees in the ALCS, he's trying not to think about his impending free agency, according to...
• 10/14 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Reds | Unlikely to exercise Orlando Cabrera's option: Cincinnati Reds general manager Walt Jocketty said the team is unlikely to exercise SS Orlando Cabrera's $4 million option, WKRC-TV's...[+] Brad Johansen reports. 'It's probably more than we want to exercise, we'll try to find a happy medium,' Jocketty said. 'If not, Paul Janish would be our shortstop.'
• 10/13 MLBTradeRumors: Poll: Will The Reds Pick Up Cabrera's Option?: Last winter the Reds signed Orlando Cabrera to a one-year deal in part because of his leadership abilities and playoff experience. ...
• 10/10 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Reds | Paul Janish may start NLDS Game 3: Cincinnati Reds SS Paul Janish has been mentioned as a replacement starter if SS Orlando Cabrera (side) is unable to go, according...[+] to MLB.com's Mark Sheldon.
• 10/8 Baseball Musings: Keystone Combination: Orlando Cabrera injures himself turning a double play to end the fourth inning. After Brandon Phillips doubles to start the fifth,...
• 10/6 Obstructed View: NLDS: Reds vs Phillies: This series will start at roughly 4pm CT today in Philly. First, the head-to-head comparisons: Reds Phillies wOBA .339 .328 SP...

• 9/30 Baseball Press: 2010 MLB Playoff Preview - Cincinnati Reds: Cincinnati clinches NL Central (AP/Tom Uhlman) There probably is not a more thrilling way to win a Playoff Birth than how...
• 9/17 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Reds | Paul Janish in midst of hitting streak: Cincinnati Reds SS Paul Janish is in the midst of an eight-game hitting streak in which he is batting .355 (11-for-31), according...[+] to MLB.com's Jonathan Mayo.
• 9/9 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Reds | Orlando Cabrera sitting Thursday: Cincinnati Reds SS Orlando Cabrera (oblique) sat out of the lineup Thursday, Sept. 9, for the second straight day with a sore...[+] left oblique muscle, according to MLB.com's Mark Sheldon. Cabrera may have aggravated the muscle running from first to third Tuesday, Sept. 7. 'I can play today,' Cabrera said. 'I feel that I don't want to play one game and sit for two. I'd rather take my rest right now with the day game and hopefully start Friday and play through the weekend.' SS Paul Janish started at shortstop in Cabrera's place.
• 9/4 Wezen-Ball: Tater Trot Tracker: September 3: Six games on Thursday led to nineteen home runs. Fourteen games yesterday led to sixteen home runs. That's just how things go...
• 9/4 Fungoes.net: Cardinals revive: Like The Dead Body That Claims It Isn’t, the Cardinals aren’t dead (yet). They combined a lot of pluck with a little...
• 9/4 Wezen-Ball: Tater Trot Tracker: September 3: Six games on Thursday led to nineteen home runs. Fourteen games yesterday led to sixteen home runs. That's just how things go...

• 8/31 Baseball Moves: Video of the Day 8/31/10: An unbelievable leaping grab causes Milwaukee Brewers center fielder Lorenzo Cain to crash into the fence to take extra bases...
• 8/4 Baseball Musings: Long at Short: Paul Janish, filling in for Orlando Cabrera at shortstop for the Reds, collected three hits today, including a three-run homer...
• 8/4 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Reds | Paul Janish homers Wednesday: Cincinnati Reds SS Paul Janish homered and knocked in four runs in a winning effort Wednesday, Aug. 4, according to The Associated...[+] Press. Janish had three hits in the game. He now has three homers this season, and the home run was his second since April 14.
• 8/3 Baseball Musings: DL Gets Bigger: Ryan Howard, Carlos Santana and Travis Hafner all go on the disabled list. Howard hits the DL with a moderate sprain of the left...
• 8/3 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Reds | Paul Janish taking over at short: Cincinnati Reds manager Dusty Baker said SS Paul Janish will take over at shortstop with SS Orlando Cabrera (side) on the disabled...[+] list, according to The Associated Press. IF Miguel Cairo will be the reserve infielder.
• 8/3 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Reds | Orlando Cabrera could be headed for DL: Cincinnati Reds SS Orlando Cabrera (side) could be headed for the disabled list after injuring himself Monday, Aug. 2, according...[+] to The Cincinnati Enquirer's John Fay. 'It doesn't look good,' manager Dusty Baker said. 'It's a side. Those are bad. It's his left side, which is his lead side. That makes it worse.' SS Paul Janish would likely take over as the starting shortstop if Cabrera is out for an extended amount of time.

• 7/4 B-R Blog: Early fireworks in Chicago: Drew Stubbs and the Reds are crushing home runs: The Reds crushed 7 home runs against the Cubs today, including 3 by Drew Stubbs (as well as single homers by Corky Miller, Brandon...

• 5/30 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Reds | Paul Janish activated from bereavement listThe Cincinnati Reds have activated SS Paul Janish from the bereavement list, according to USAToday.com....[+] The Cincinnati Reds have activated SS Paul Janish from the bereavement list, according to USAToday.com.
• 5/27 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Reds | Paul Janish expected to miss three days: Cincinnati Reds SS Paul Janish (personal) is expected to miss three days to attend the funeral of his grandmother, according to...[+] The Cincinnati Enquirer's John Fay.
• 5/26 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Reds | Paul Janish placed on bereavement list: The Cincinnati Reds placed SS Paul Janish (personal) on the bereavement list Wednesday, May 26, according to The Cincinnati Enquirer's...[+] John Fay.
• 5/18 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Reds | Scott Rolen, Drew Stubbs sitting Tuesday: Cincinnati Reds 3B Scott Rolen and OF Drew Stubbs are taking the day off Tuesday, May 18, with OF Chris Heisey starting in center...[+] field and SS Paul Janish playing third base, according to MLB.com's Mark Sheldon.