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Former All-Star Catcher Ed Bailey Dies At 75

Ed Bailey, an All-Star catcher with the Reds in the 1950s, died of cancer on Friday. He was 75.

Al Neil, Bailey's brother-in-law, told The Knoxville News Sentinel that Bailey died at Parkwest Medical Center after being diagnosed with throat cancer about six months ago.

He was chosen for the All-Star team in 1956, 1957 and 1960 with the Reds. He also made it in 1961 and 1963 when he was playing for the Giants.

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Griffey Has Strong Spring Debut

Ken Griffey Jr. made his long-awaited spring training debut, singled in his first at-bat, later doubled and made two routine plays in his new position of right field Saturday during the Reds' 7-0 victory over the Phillies.

The only thing he didn't do was talk about it.

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Hermanson's Comeback With Reds Looking Good

It's one of the feel-good stories of the Cincinnati Reds camp: Dustin Hermanson is back from a career-threatening injury, trying to win a job with the team he rooted for as a boy.

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