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Brandon Emil Phillips (born June 28, 1981 in Raleigh, North Carolina) is a second baseman for the Cincinnati Reds. He was selected in the 2nd round of the 1999 MLB Draft by the Expos after signing on to play both football and baseball at the University of Georgia (signed with Expos on June 21, 1999). Brandon Phillips was once considered one of the top prospects in the game. The Indians acquired him via the Bartolo Colón trade. He made his Major League debut on September 13, 2002.

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Cincinnati Reds third baseman Eric Eymann dives for a ball hit by Cleveland Indians' Damaso Espino in the sixth inning of a spring training baseball game Thursday, March 18, 2010 in Goodyear, Ariz. Espino was out at first base. The Indians won 6-2. Cincinnati Reds
Cincinnatti Reds pitcher Philippe Valiquette, left, wipes his mouth after being pulled from the game against the Arizona Diamondbacks by manager Dusty Baker, right, in the fifth inning of a Cactus League spring training baseball game in Tucson, Ariz., on Tuesday, March 16, 2010. Dusty Baker
Cincinnatti Reds Jay Bruce, right, is congratulated by Miguel Cairo after Bruce's solo home run in the third inning against the Arizona Diamondbacks in a Cactus League spring training baseball game in Tucson, Ariz., on Tuesday, March 16, 2010. Jay Bruce
Cincinnati Reds' Joey Votto, right, is congratulated by teammates after hitting a solo home run off Milwaukee Brewers pitcher Chris Capuano in the sixth in the inning of a spring training baseball game Thursday, March 11, 2010, in Goodyear, Ariz. The Reds won 3-1. Joey Votto
GOODYEAR, AZ - MARCH 08: Relief pitcher Aroldis Chapman #54 of the Cincinnati Reds pitches against the Kansas City Royals during the MLB spring training game at Goodyear Ballpark on March 8, 2010 in Goodyear, Arizona. Aroldis Chapman
New York Yankees' Nick Swisher reacts to being struck out by Tampa Bay Rays' Jeff Niemann in the fifth inning of a spring training baseball game, in Port Charlotte, Fla., Friday, March 19, 2010. New York Yankees
FORT MYERS, FL - MARCH 13: Infielder Dustin Pedroia #15 of the Boston Red Sox works on some throws just prior to the start of the Grapefruit League Spring Training Game against the Pittsburgh Pirates at City of Palms Park on March 13, 2010 in Fort Myers, Florida. Dustin Pedroia
Pittsburgh Pirates' Jack Wilson, right, can't believe third base umpire Gary Darling called him out at third on a throw by White Sox center fielder Scott Podsednik while trying to go from first to third in the second inning of a baseball game, Sunday, May 24, 2009, in Chicago. White Sox third baseman Josh Fields is seen at left. The Pirates beat the Chicago White Sox 4-3. Chicago White Sox
Cincinnati Reds shortstop Orlando Cabrera, left, catches the ball as Milwaukee Brewers' Lorenzo Cain steals second base in the sixth inning of a spring training baseball game Thursday, March 11, 2010, in Goodyear, Ariz. The Reds won 3-1. Orlando Cabrera
CINCINNATI, OH - AUGUST 30: Scott Rolen #27 of the Cincinnati Reds bats against the Los Angeles Dodgers at Great American Ball Park on August 30, 2009 in Cincinnati, Ohio. The Dodgers defeated the Reds 3-2 in 12 innings. Scott Rolen
BRADENTON, FL - MARCH 14: Pitcher C.C. Sabathia #52 of the New York Yankees pitches against the Pittsburgh Pirates during a Grapefruit League Spring Training Game at McKechnie Field on March 14, 2010 in Bradenton, Florida. C.C. Sabathia
SAN FRANCISCO - AUGUST 9: Aaron Harang #39 of the Cincinnati Reds throws a pitch against the San Francisco Giants at AT&T Park on August 9, 2009 in San Francisco, California. Aaron Harang
Toronto Blue Jays' Randy Ruiz, center, celebrates with teammates John Buck (14), Aaron Hill, right, and Adam Lind after he hit a grand slam against Detroit Tigers' Jeremy Bonderman during the first inning of a spring training baseball game, Sunday, March 7, 2010, in Dunedin, Fla. Aaron Hill
Cincinnati Reds' Paul Janish, left, watches teammate Joey Votto score after Votto hit a two-run home run against Atlanta Braves pitcher Jair Jurrjens in the sixth inning of their MLB baseball game at Turner Field on Saturday, Sept. 5, 2009, in Atlanta. Paul Janish
Weber State guard Damian Lillard (1) drives against Cincinnati guard Deonta Vaughn (5) in the second half of an NIT college basketball game, Wednesday, March 17, 2010, in Cincinnati. Lillard led Weber State with 26 points in the game won by Cincinnati 76-62. Cincinnati
Philadelphia Phillies' Chase Utley, right, signs autographs before a spring training baseball game against the Detroit Tigers in Clearwater, Fla., Thursday, March 11, 2010. Chase Utley
Washington Nationals first baseman Adam Dunn, right, tags out Atlanta Braves Yunel Escobar on his way to first on a sacrifice bunt during the ninth inning of their baseball game Saturday Oct. 3, 2009, in Atlanta. Adam Dunn
Colorado Rockies shortstop Troy Tulowitzki, right, jumps to throw to first base after forcing out Milwaukee Brewers' Felipe Lopez, left, at second base on a ground ball hit by Brewers' Jody Gerut in the second inning of a baseball game in Denver on Wednesday, Sept. 30, 2009. Felipe Lopez

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Cincinnati Reds second baseman Brandon Phillips misses a ground ball hit for an RBI-single by Chicago Cubs' Darwin Barney in the third inning of an MLB spring training baseball game Saturday, March 13, 2010, in Mesa, Ariz.

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Cincinnati Reds second baseman Brandon Phillips misses a ground ball hit for an RBI-single by Chicago Cubs' Darwin Barney in the third inning of an MLB spring training baseball game Saturday, March 13, 2010, in Mesa, Ariz.

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GOODYEAR, AZ - MARCH 05: Brandon Phillips #4 of the Cincinnati Reds reacts after being caight out in the fourth inning against the Cleveland Indians during a spring training game at Goodyear Ballpark on March 5, 2010 in Goodyear, Arizona.

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GOODYEAR, AZ - MARCH 05: Brandon Phillips #4 of the Cincinnati Reds reacts after being caight out in the fourth inning against the Cleveland Indians during a spring training game at Goodyear Ballpark on March 5, 2010 in Goodyear, Arizona.

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Cincinnati Reds second baseman Brandon Phillips (4) tumbles over teammate Chris Dickerson in a double play during an intrasquad game at baseball spring training Thursday, March 4, 2010, in Goodyear, Ariz.

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Cincinnati Reds second baseman Brandon Phillips (4) tumbles over teammate Chris Dickerson in a double play during an intrasquad game at baseball spring training Thursday, March 4, 2010, in Goodyear, Ariz.

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Cincinnati Reds second baseman Brandon Phillips (4) tumbles over teammate Chris Dickerson in a double play during an intrasquad game at baseball spring training Thursday, March 4, 2010, in Goodyear, Ariz.

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Cincinnati Reds second baseman Brandon Phillips (4) tumbles over teammate Chris Dickerson in a double play during an intrasquad game at baseball spring training Thursday, March 4, 2010, in Goodyear, Ariz.

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Cincinnati Reds second baseman Brandon Phillips warms up before practice at the team's baseball spring training camp Tuesday, Feb. 23, 2010, in Goodyear, Ariz.

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Cincinnati Reds second baseman Brandon Phillips warms up before practice at the team's baseball spring training camp Tuesday, Feb. 23, 2010, in Goodyear, Ariz.

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"It’s the best Micah has thrown this spring ... We had too many walks. We have to cut down on those walks."


Dusty Baker Mar 18 2010 11:20 AM from Toledo Blade

"We’re happy about what we’ve seen so far of Carmona ... He went to winter ball and made some adjustments. He moved to the left side of the rubber. That gives him a better opportunity to hit both sides of the plate. So far, he’s..."


Manny Acta Mar 18 2010 11:20 AM from Toledo Blade

"You have to take advantage of every one of them ... I feel like I have enough time, but I do have a sense of urgency. If I get three at-bats a day and I get 14 more games, that's really 40 more at-bats if I stay healthy. I have..."


Joey Votto Mar 18 2010 1:23 AM from MLB.com

"It went well. He was really generous with his information"


Joey Votto Mar 18 2010 1:23 AM from MLB.com

"I'd have to go with Wilson ... He had the one good year and then blew out his shoulder and pitched with it. I give him the nod based on number of starts and he was an Opening Day starter. The year he pulled off after coming off..."


Chris Welsh Mar 15 2010 4:00 PM from MLB.com

"He had one really good year ... I'd have to give the nod to Volquez based on the fact he was an All-Star pitcher. He distinguished himself for being a rarity -- a Reds starting pitcher on an All-Star team."


Chris Welsh Mar 15 2010 4:00 PM from MLB.com

"I've been concentrating on getting my curveball over and getting left-handed hitters out ... This is the part of spring training that it gets a little monotonous. You have to catch yourself and make sure you don't go through the..."


John Danks Mar 15 2010 10:21 AM from CBS2 Chicago

"It shows you the importance of the walk ... Even if you have a big lead, you don't want to put runners on. He'll learn from this. He has the stuff and doesn't like to get hit. But if he's going to be a closer (eventually), he has..."


Dusty Baker Mar 15 2010 10:21 AM from CBS2 Chicago

"Brandon got going today ... I knew he didn't have a hit, but he was hitting the ball well. He wasn't just topping the ball."


Dusty Baker Mar 15 2010 10:21 AM from CBS2 Chicago

"It has to happen over time"


Dusty Baker Mar 15 2010 1:36 AM from MLB.com
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Cincinnati Reds second baseman Brandon Phillips misses a ground ball hit for an RBI-single by Chicago Cubs' Darwin Barney in the third inning of an MLB spring training baseball game Saturday, March 13, 2010, in Mesa, Ariz.

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Cincinnati Reds second baseman Brandon Phillips misses a ground ball hit for an RBI-single by Chicago Cubs' Darwin Barney in the third inning of an MLB spring training baseball game Saturday, March 13, 2010, in Mesa, Ariz.

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GOODYEAR, AZ - MARCH 05: Brandon Phillips #4 of the Cincinnati Reds reacts after being caight out in the fourth inning against the Cleveland Indians during a spring training game at Goodyear Ballpark on March 5, 2010 in Goodyear, Arizona.

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GOODYEAR, AZ - MARCH 05: Brandon Phillips #4 of the Cincinnati Reds reacts after being caight out in the fourth inning against the Cleveland Indians during a spring training game at Goodyear Ballpark on March 5, 2010 in Goodyear, Arizona.

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Cincinnati Reds second baseman Brandon Phillips (4) tumbles over teammate Chris Dickerson in a double play during an intrasquad game at baseball spring training Thursday, March 4, 2010, in Goodyear, Ariz.

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Cincinnati Reds second baseman Brandon Phillips (4) tumbles over teammate Chris Dickerson in a double play during an intrasquad game at baseball spring training Thursday, March 4, 2010, in Goodyear, Ariz.

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Cincinnati Reds second baseman Brandon Phillips (4) tumbles over teammate Chris Dickerson in a double play during an intrasquad game at baseball spring training Thursday, March 4, 2010, in Goodyear, Ariz.

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Cincinnati Reds second baseman Brandon Phillips (4) tumbles over teammate Chris Dickerson in a double play during an intrasquad game at baseball spring training Thursday, March 4, 2010, in Goodyear, Ariz.

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Cincinnati Reds second baseman Brandon Phillips warms up before practice at the team's baseball spring training camp Tuesday, Feb. 23, 2010, in Goodyear, Ariz.

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Cincinnati Reds second baseman Brandon Phillips warms up before practice at the team's baseball spring training camp Tuesday, Feb. 23, 2010, in Goodyear, Ariz.

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