CINCINNATI - The Cincinnati Reds retired Barry Larkins No. 11 before Saturdays game against the St. Louis Cardinals, paying tribute to the Hall of Fame shortstop who led them to the 1990 World Series title. Larkin, joined on the field by members of his family, former teammates and members of the Reds organization, watched as his number was unveiled, accompanied by a fireworks display. Wearing a grey sports coat and shirt and black pants and wiping his eyes frequently with a white towel, he said he was proud of his hometown. "Im so proud to be the first native Cincinnatian to be inducted into the Hall of Fame," he told the sellout crowd before throwing a ceremonial first pitch to current Reds second baseman Brandon Phillips. "Im so proud and humbled to be on the wall next to my idol, Dave Concepcions No. 13." Larkin spent his entire 19-year career with Cincinnati and was inducted into baseballs Hall of Fame this summer. He hit .295 with 198 home runs and 960 RBIs, winning the NL MVP award when he helped the Reds win the NL Central in 1995. The 12-time All-Star served as team captain while winning nine Silver Slugger and three Gold Glove awards in his career. "Ive been trying to do a lot in a little bit of time," Larkin said during a press conference on Friday when asked what his life has been like since being notified in January that hed been elected to the Hall of Fame. "Theres been a lot of real good busywork. Its appropriate that this is the last piece. It brings it a little closer to home, getting my number retired." Larkins is the ninth uniform number to be retired in honour of a Reds player or manager, joining Concepcion, Fred Hutchinsons No. 1, Johnny Benchs 5, Joe Morgans 8, Sparky Andersons 10, Ted Kluszewskis 18, Frank Robinsons 20 and Tony Perezs 24. Each of the honorees except Concepcion, Hutchinson and Kluszewski has been inducted into Cooperstown. No. 42 also has been retired in honour of Jackie Robinson. Coach Outlet . But White Sox manager Robin Ventura said he wasnt too concerned about Stewarts struggles in his first start of the season. "Hes been used a lot (in relief) and thats partly my fault," Ventura said. Coach Factory Outlet . The president of LFC Toronto, Liverpools biggest supporters group in North America, cheers for Canadas first Major League Soccer team, but his heart still rests in Merseyside. [url=http://www.official-coach-shop.com/]http://www.official-coach-shop.com/[/ur... ." Valentine said Buchholz had gone to the hospital recently to deal with the problem and has not been with the team the past two days. Boston is planning to activate Aaron Cook from the 15-day DL to start Sunday against the Braves.TORONTO -- Toronto Blue Jays pitcher Alan Farina has been suspended 50 games following the right-handers second positive test under baseballs minor league drug program. The commissioners office said Wednesday that the suspension will be effective at the start of this season. Farina is currently on the roster of Single-A Dunedin Blue Jays of the Florida State League.dddddddddddd He went 1-2 with a 5.18 ERA over 24.1 innings pitched in 2012. The 26-year-old from Winter Park, Fla., was drafted by Toronto in the third round (115th overall) of the 2007 draft. ' ' '