Jay Bruce News: Pro Sports Daily

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September 24

Dayton Daily News

"Manager Dusty Baker, talking about next year, was emphatic that there would be a lot of competition for positions and when asked, "Where," his first response was: "The outfield." As a follow-up, he was asked if he considered Jay Bruce the starting right fielder next year and he said, "It depends on how things go and how he looks. No. 1, that's kind of a loaded question. And No. 2, it's way down the line. "It doesn't seem as if there is any room in baseball any more for the bad year," he added. "Sometimes you just have a bad year. You can make a sophomore adjustment and now you have to make the junior adjustment next year. "I mean, Jay Bruce is ahead of schedule as far as being in the major ..."

Bruce makes rousing return

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September 15

Cincinnati Enquirer

"Jay Bruce went 3-for-3 in his spectacular Reds rookie debut in May 2008. Monday night, Bruce rejoined the majors with another dramatic flourish. Bruce delivered a two-run pinch single in the seventh inning, to give the Reds a 2-1 lead over Houston. Cincinnati went on to win 3-1. Bruce earlier Monday was reinstated from the disabled list, having been out since July 11 with a broken right wrist. With the bases loaded and one out in the seventh, Bruce grounded a single through the hole and into right field. "I'd rather be lucky than good," a grinning Bruce said. "It's pretty ideal for being out that long, coming in and helping the team win." Reds manager Dusty Baker said it helps to hit the ..."

Bruce fractures wrist, exits game

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July 12

MLB.com

"The image of Jay Bruce's right wrist bending backwards on the Citi Field turf was simply gruesome to watch. The Reds' right fielder suffered a fractured wrist in the first inning on Saturday against the Mets. The severity of the injury isn't fully known, but he's likely going to be out for an extended period of time. Bruce, 22, will return to Cincinnati on Sunday for an MRI exam with team medical director Dr. Tim Kremchek. "I just hope Jay is not hurt too seriously," Reds manager Dusty Baker said after a 4-0 loss to the Mets. "Let's hope we don't lose him for the year." Bruce was attempting a sliding catch of David Wright's fly ball to short right field when his gloved right hand jammed ..."

Reds' Jay Bruce shows his age in recent meeting

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May 14

Dayton Daily News

"When one watches Jay Bruce and his accomplished, stylish baseball demeanor, it is easy to forget he is only 22 years old, and when asked that very question, Bruce smiled and said, "Yeah, sometimes they do." That was the case the last two days at Chase Field. No matter where the Cincinnati Reds are, manager Dusty Baker has former players - former teammates and guys who played for him as a manager - stop into his office for a visit. On this trip, former stars Chili Davis and Matt Williams paid visits, and Baker called Bruce into his office for introductions. "Jay didn't know Chili, didn't know who he played for," Baker said. "When I told him Chili hit 350 home runs, he said, 'Really, ..."

Sis keeps up with Bruce's heroics

June 2

Dayton Daily News

columnist Tom Archdeacon

"Since coming up to the big leagues six games ago from Class AAA Louisville, Bruce has a .591 batting average with 13 hits in 22 at-bats, two home runs, three doubles, six RBIs and six walks. Consequently, the previously cellar-dwelling Reds have won five of six games. Yet, if you ask Bruce, he'll say what he's done pales to the week's accomplishments of his 26-year-old sister, who was born with her umbilical cord wrapped twice around her neck. Although that left her with some mental challenges, she is unequalled in the human lessons she is able to impart."

Bruce becomes eligible basher

June 1

Cincinnati Enquirer

"The marriage proposals have started. Jay Bruce was asked for his hand in marriage on the scoreboard Friday night via a fan's text message. Another pair of fans toted a neon pink sign that said "Marry Me Bruce," which was displayed on the Reds' video screen. It's hard not loving the way the newcomer is playing. Bruce, who hit a walk-off home run Saturday and scored the game-winning run Friday, has helped the Reds twice beat the Atlanta Braves in extra innings. "Bruuuuuuuce" chants greeted the player, promoted Tuesday from Triple-A Louisville, every time he got to the plate Friday and Saturday."

Bruce Almighty

June 1

Cincinnati Enquirer

"Jay Bruce had a feeling someone was going to hit a home run in the bottom of the 10th inning Saturday afternoon at Great American Ball Park. He just didn't think it would be him. The Reds newcomer, in only his fifth game since being promoted from Triple-A Louisville, slammed the game-winning home run into the right-field stands in the bottom of the extra inning. It gave the Reds an 8-7 walk-off victory before 38,585 fans and preserved the team's perch atop the majors for most walk-off wins (seven)."