April 13, 2008 Catcher Paul Bako continues to swing a hot bat, going 2-for-4 with a triple in today’s 1-9 loss for the Cincinnati Reds.
Our View:Bako is now hitting .367 on the season and carries the top batting average in the Cincinnati starting lineup.
April 10, 2008 Paul Bako enjoyed another solid start at catcher on Thursday, as he went 2-for-3 with two RBI in a 4-1 win over the Brewers. He raised his batting average to .364 and has done as admirable job filling in until David Ross returns from injury.
April 9, 2008 Manager Baker has been pleased with catcher Paul Bako, according to the Cincinnati Enquirer. Baker said, "With the injuries we've had to that catcher department, you're always going to have them, he's done an excellent job." He is hitting .316 over 19 at-bats, but he will get Wednesday off in favor of Javier Valentin, who has a better track record against Milwaukee pitcher Dave Bush.
April 2, 2008 Paul Bako will be the starting catcher for the Reds on Wednesday, according to the Cincinnati Enquirer. He needs to take advantage of the playing time and perform well while David Ross is on the DL.
February 20, 2008 Reds manager Dusty Baker said that he might keep catchers David Ross, Javier Valentin and Paul Bako on the roster, according to the Cincinnati Enquirer. "There's an outside possibility we'll carry three catchers," Baker said. "It's how things go. Late in a game, you'd love to have a guy like Bako behind the plate if I double switch. I could pinch-hit Javy. There are a lot of options." Baker has had both Bako and Valentin work at first base to further increase his options. Bako still has to earn a spot as a non-roster invitee, though.
