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Thursday, August 21, 2014

Reds Make Changes To Pitching Staff




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The words Dam and Hoover are forever linked not only in Arizona but from lips of Reds' fans when J.J. Hoover was called on from the bullpen.

It has been a nightmare for Hoover with a 1-10 record with four of the Reds' walkoff losses being charged to him.  Hoover appeared in roles out of necessity that he would not ordinarily be placed. He pitched well in spots but his failures were glaring.  His confidence was down and he felt the need to apologize to the fans that screamed for his demotion.

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The Reds did just that when they optioned Hoover to Louisville along with Carlos Contreras, who also has an achy right shoulder.

The Reds recalled LHP David Holmberg from Louisville to make the start Thursday night.  The Reds selected the contract of Pedro Villareal from Louisville.  Villareal made an emergency starts last season for the Reds and one in 2012.  Villareal was signed by the Reds to a minor league contract in January.

Holmberg started for the Reds against the Chicago Cubs on July 8.  He allowed five runs in 2 2/3 innings that day but the Reds came back to win 6-5.
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Holmberg was obtained in a three-team trade from Arizona in the Ryan Hannigan deal.
Posted by Gary Schatz at 7:05 PM

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