Milwaukee Brewers manager Ned Yost shows off his new M.C. Escher leg.

Miguel Tejada, shortstop for the Houston Astros, seems a little smaller than usual coming into spring training this year.

While much of the country spent the weekend frantically shopping for the rest of the people on their holiday gift list and wondering just how long much longer they’ll have to give all the credit to Santa before their wide-eyed, innocent, grabby, Halo 3-obsessed children can take the news without falling into an hour-long shrieking fit, Reds fan lined up for the annual Redsfest. The Crack Technical Staff and I were in attendance to drink beer and make smart alec remarks.

Not to be outdone by Mr. Red, Gapper shows off his tambourine stylings. Watch out Jan Brady!

“Well, Bobby, I played Neifi so much because he had guts,” Dusty Baker explained while fielding softball questions from children in a charming PR opportunity.

The Reds unveiled the latest development in protective equipment technology. Rumor has it that Ken Griffey, Jr. will be the first to be entirely covered in balloons to provide a protective cushion in case of falls. His range isn’t expected to decrease much.

He’s no Pokey Reese: A young Cincinnati fan tries on a Reds cap at a somewhat askew angle.

The souvenir shop featured the Touch line of clothing that will never look as good on you as it does on Alyssa Milano.

I like Tom Shearn.

I’m skipping the joke to tell the real story of this photo. Phillips was leaving the autograph area after completing his time when he comes upon a group of fans in the hall. Even after an hour of signing, he tried to get the security guys to let him sign. Too bad they ushered him away.

Why do guys always need to compare bats?

The Screaming Mimes closed out the event and had people literally dancing in the aisles. Sure, they looked a little crazy dancing that way, but credit to the Mimes for inspiring them.