Seen and Heard Monday at GABP

Here are some tidbits Zach Wells and I saw at Great American Ball Park on Monday:

- David Weathers did not like Jeff Brantley's comments in Atlanta. Brantley claims some players appear to be happy just going through the motions and collecting a paycheck. Weathers didn't blast Brantley, but did say Jeff doesn't know everything that goes on in the locker room and said it's up to every player to "tend to their own garden." Translation - each player is accountable.

- Dusty Baker got a big bear hug from Derrek Lee. Obviously, someone in a Cub uniform still likes Dusty.

- Dunn spent almost all of batting practice hitting the ball to the opposite field. After the game, he says he's never felt better at the plate and is seeing the ball better than ever. I think he thinks a hot streak is coming.

- Lou Piniella couldn't stop smiling when talking to reporters about Cincinnati.

- Did anyone see Lou joking with Billy Hatcher when arguing a call at first base? If I read his lips correctly, Lou said something like, "Hey, Hatch. Oakland still hasn't figured out how to get you out." Just kidding.

- All the Reds up on the railing of the dugout for the last couple outs of the game was pretty cool. Seems like the guys really wanted that one.

- Kudos to Junior for gutting out a game after the news of his good friend's passing. Great play in right field, better play by Pie to rob Jr. of #598.

-- Joe D.