He's Watching

Jimmy Buffett lyric of the day: "Spinning around in circles/Living it day to day/And maybe 24 hours or 60 good years/It's really not that long a stay.''

Guess the tune, win Chris Sabo's Escort.

Jay Bruce was in the outfield the other day, making throws D. Baker considered lacking. "You're not getting quality work in now,'' manager told Big Thing. "You havent been around long enough to give the effort you're giving. You need to get better every time you step on the field.''

Bronson Arroyo is living on his 55-foot, 2-bedroom boat down here. Compared to Junior Griffey's 120-foot vessel, Arroyo says his is a dinghy.

Is there any one pitcher more important to the Reds potential this year than the guy who starts today? Is M. Belisle coming into his own, or destined for long relief? Answers begin in about an hour.