Reds news
RHP David Weathers today was reinstated from the 15-day disabled list.
He takes the roster spot of LHP Bill Bray, who was optioned to Class AAA Louisville.

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Alexander visit ongoing
Mark Curnutte's blog

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Maxiell plays big on both ends
Detroit Free Press
"He probably was a little surprised to see how hard Max was playing, how tenacious Maxey is," Billups said. "Even with his size advantage over Max, it's never a mismatch when Max is out there because his heart is as big as anybody's, and he's going to step up to the challenge every time."

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Remember this former UC recruit?
CNNSI
He had scored more points in his senior year than all but two players in Virginia prep history -- Allen Iverson and Moses Malone -- and had earned a three-star rating and the 121st spot overall from Rivals.com. He had committed to Cincinnati, a supposed future gunner in Bob Huggins' backcourt.