Rumors for Cincinnati Reds
Reds jump into the Oswalt derby
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The Cincinnati Reds have jumped into the Roy Oswalt derby, Ken Rosenthal of FOX Sports reports. On Saturday, it was rumored that the Reds had kicked the tires on Oswalt but it now appears their interest is more than just tire kicking.
For the Reds to make the deal work though, they would have to move some salary with the likely trade candidate being Homer Bailey and his $2.425mm deal.
Oswalt has received interest from the Cardinals, Rangers, Red Sox and Tigers, with the Cardinals and Rangers being viewed as the favorites.
In 2011, Oswalt went 9-10 while posting a 3.69 era in 139 innings with the Phillies. He did average a career low with 6.0 strike outs per 9 innings and is coming off a series of injuries. Oswalt earned $16mm last season and made $1,777,777.78 for every win or $172,043,01 for every strikeout.
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Reds sign Jeff Francis
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The Cincinnati Reds have signed Jeff Francis to a minor league deal, Jon Heyman of CBS Sports reports.
Francis can earn $1.5mm if he makes the big league club and can earn an additional $1.75mm based on unknown incentives. Francis also can opt out of his deal with the Reds on March 28.
In 2011 with the Royals, Francis went 6-16 with a 4.82 era.
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Reds sign Dioner Navarro
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The Cincinnati Reds have signed catcher Dioner Navarro to a minor league deal Jon Heyman of CBS Sports reports. Navarro will earn $800k in the majors and can earn an additional $200k in incentives.
Navarro hit .193 in his second stint with the Dodgers last season. He was designated for assignment by the Dodgers on August 23 as a result of his poor work ethic.
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Reds sign Ryan Ludwick
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The Cincinnati Reds have signed outfielder Ryan Ludwick to a one-year deal that includes a mutual option for 2013, Ken R0senthal of FOXSports.com reports.
Ludwick will earn a base salary of $2.5mm with a possible $500k in incentives.
Ludwick posted a .237 avg while hitting 13 home runs for the Padres and Pirates last season, while he earned $6.775mm.
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Cincinnati Reds to sign Ryan Madson to 1-year deal
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The Cincinnati Reds have agreed to sign Ryan Madson to a one-year deal, Jon Heyman of CBSSports.com reports. Bob Nightengale of USA Today adds that the deal will be more than $8.5 million for the single season of work. The deal includes an $11mm mutual option for ‘13 with a $2.5mm buyout.
The 31-year-old right-handed closer has pitched his entire nine-year career with the Philadelphia Phillies . He had his best year in 2011 when he had 32 saves and a 2.37 ERA in 62 relief appearances.
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PRO Rumors Android app version 1.0 is available
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Barry Larkin elected to Hall of Fame
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The Baseball Writers’ Association of America has announced that longtime Cincinnati Red, Barry Larkin, has been elected to the National Baseball Hall of Fame. The 47-year-old will be inducted on July 22, 2012 in Cooperstown, New York along with the late Ron Santo. Santo was elected in December 2011 by the Golden Era committee.
Larkin enters the Hall on his third year of eligibility with 495 of 573 possible votes – giving hm 86.4%. Players must be named on 75% of the ballots submitted to be elected into the Hall of Fame.
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Happy Holidays from the PRO Rumors team
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From all of us at PRO Rumors, we’d like to wish you all a Happy Holidays! We hope that all of your holiday wishes (and your baseball wishes) have come true!
Reds acquire Sean Marshall from Cubs
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The Cincinnati Reds have acquired left-handed pitcher Sean Marshall from the Chicago Cubs in exchange for left-handed pitcher Travis Wood, outfielder Dave Sappelt and infielder Ronald Torreyes, the team announced today.
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Cincinnati Reds acquire Mat Latos
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The Cincinnati Reds have acquired Mat Latos from the San Diego Padres for Yonder Alonso, Edinson Volquez, Yasmani Grandal and Brad Boxberger.
The deal was first reported by Ken Rosenthal of FOX Sports.
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