Walt Jocketty confirmed on Saturday that he has indeed offered Jonny Gomes a minor league contract. We are currently competing with the Chicago Cubs for his services.
His power in the middle of this lineup makes a lot of sense. The only problem is we have 5 other LF candidates already. His power [...]

A Major League source told MLB.com late Saturday night that the Reds agreed to terms with free-agent shortstop Orlando Cabrera on a one-year, $3 million contract.
The deal includes a $3 million option for 2011 that carries a $1 million buyout. It was not yet known if it was a player or club option on the [...]

The Reds signed 36 year old utilityman Miguel Cairo to a one year contract. He received an invitation to Spring Training. He played for the Phillies last season. But he spent most of the season in the minors.
The Reds love to stockpile guys who play multiple positions. He will compete with [...]

Bronson Arroyo gets a movie role due to the Jersey Shore cast saying no. Bronson and former Red Eduardo Perez will get cameos in the upcoming movie produced by Irena Angeliades. The film will also star former Soprano’s stars William DeMeo and Vincent Pastore, as well as Ice-T and Armand Assante.
I have [...]

The Reds signed injured relief pitcher Jose Arredondo. He underwent Tommy John surgery and will not pitch this season. He was a dominant set-up man with Angels until he developed arm problems.
This reclamation project could pay huge dividends for the Reds in 2011. A cheap set-up pitcher or even closer [...]

The Reds also signed reliever Nick Masset to a new 2 year deal worth 2.58 million. Nick is the heir apparent to closer Francisco Cordero. If the Reds are out of contention come August, I believe they will try and move Cordero and make Masset the closer.
He definitely has closer stuff. [...]

The Reds avoided arbitration with Jared Burton and signed him to a one-year deal. The financial terms are not yet available. Burton, 28, was a superb setup man during his first two years in the league but he took a step in the wrong direction last season, finishing with a 4.40 ERA and 1.42 [...]

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