Pete Rose named George Foster "Yahtzee" because it was German for George. At least thats what he thought. Thats one of the tidbits we learned today as 1977 National League MVP and former Big Red Machine Member George Foster stole the show with his comments and humor.

 

Foster was joined by Reds' Announcers Chris Welsh, Jeff Piecoro and Jim Kelch in helping the school raise funds for the BBHS Tuition Assistance Program.

 

Foster and the trio talked about Reds topics and mixed in humor in the two hours they spent interacting with the fans in Hegenauer Hall. They answered questions from the crowd as well.

 

Foster was outspoken about many issues. The topics were all the hot stories of the day. How will Aroldis Chapman be used? Will Chris Heisey play everyday? What will be the starting rotation? Will Scott Rolen play more? Is Homer Bailey finally ready to step it up.

 

Foster likes Chapman as a reliever while most of the others feel he will be a starter but maybe start the year at Louisville. Most all felt Heisey should get the start and chance however they like Ryan Ludwick as a good hitter. The word is Scott Rolen is healthy and ready to play and George Foster indicated he was using Yoga as he did in the old days. "We couldn't say we were using yoga in those days though," he laughed.

 

Chris Welsh said he is encouraged that Homer ha sput on about 16 pound sof upper body muscle which he feels will help him from having as many shoulder weakness issues.

 

It all points to a good year for the Reds.

I got George's autograph in the 70s at the downtown Shillito's. Dude still looks like he's in good enough shape to play.

If I'm remembering correctly, back in the day, George didn't work out with weights to gain strength...instead he squeezed tennis balls.

Pete Rose named George Foster "Yahtzee" because it was German for George. At least thats what he thought. Thats one of the tidbits we learned today as 1977 National League MVP and former Big Red Machine Member George Foster stole the show with his comments and humor.

 

Foster was joined by Reds' Announcers Chris Welsh, Jeff Piecoro and Jim Kelch in helping the school raise funds for the BBHS Tuition Assistance Program.

 

Foster and the trio talked about Reds topics and mixed in humor in the two hours they spent interacting with the fans in Hegenauer Hall. They answered questions from the crowd as well.

 

Foster was outspoken about many issues. The topics were all the hot stories of the day. How will Aroldis Chapman be used? Will Chris Heisey play everyday? What will be the starting rotation? Will Scott Rolen play more? Is Homer Bailey finally ready to step it up.

 

Foster likes Chapman as a reliever while most of the others feel he will be a starter but maybe start the year at Louisville. Most all felt Heisey should get the start and chance however they like Ryan Ludwick as a good hitter. The word is Scott Rolen is healthy and ready to play and George Foster indicated he was using Yoga as he did in the old days. "We couldn't say we were using yoga in those days though," he laughed.

 

Chris Welsh said he is encouraged that Homer ha sput on about 16 pound sof upper body muscle which he feels will help him from having as many shoulder weakness issues.

 

It all points to a good year for the Reds.

 

I bet the humor part came into play when they heard how someone at Bossart keeps STATS.:banana:

I got George's autograph in the 70s at the downtown Shillito's. Dude still looks like he's in good enough shape to play.

 

Great store!