Josh Fogg signs with Reds

UPDATE (2-21-08; 1:45 PM):  Josh Fogg finally has a team.  Fogg finally found a landing spot this afternoon when he signed with the Reds.  He signed for $1 million and will compete for a spot in the Reds rotation.  He’ll join a host of pitchers vying for the final spots in the Reds rotation.
“The offseason […]

Craig Wilson absent from Reds camp

Non-roster invitee Craig Wilson was noticeably absent from Reds camp today.  He was in camp on Wednesday for a physical, but didn’t come to camp on Thursday.   Chances are that Wilson failed his physical after undergoing a surgery to repair his shoulder last year.

Reds still looking for pitching

With the team already in camp, the Reds haven’t yet called off their search for another starting pitcher.  Right now, Joe Blanton of the A’s remains at the forefront, but they are also after Cliff Lee from the Cleveland Indians.
The team could also opt for Kyle Lohse, who may lower his price tag as the […]

Reds still pursuing Blanton, A’s waiting on Red Sox

The Chicago Tribune suggests that the Cincinnati Reds haven’t backed off their pursuit of the Oakland A’s Joe Blanton, however, the common feeling is that the A’s are waiting on the Red Sox to come calling.
It was thought that when Curt Schilling’s injury saga was unveiled, the Red Sox would ask about the availability of […]

Bill Bray being held back by shoulder soreness

Cincinnati Reds left hander Bill Bray is being held back in throwing because of a sore shoulder. Once expected to be a dominant late inning force, Bray is having troubles staying on the field that rival that of some of the Florida youngsters. Bray doesn’t think this injury is serious, but history says […]

Brandon Phillips, Cincinnati Reds agree to long-term deal

UPDATE (2-15-08; 3:05 PM): Brandon Phillips new contract with the Reds is a four-year contract with a club option for 2012.  The contract is worth at least $27 million.
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According to Hal McCoy, the Cincinnati Reds and Brandon Phillips have agreed to a multi-year contract. The exact length and financial terms have not yet been […]

Reds, A’s talking about Blanton

The Cincinnati Inquirer is reporting that the Reds and A’s have started to talk about a possible Joe Blanton trade.  As we first discussed here, there is a 50-50 chance that Joe Blanton could join all the others who have already been traded this winter by the A’s.
The Inquirer is reporting that the A’s are […]

Craig Wilson accepts minor league deal with Reds

The Cincinnati Reds signed outfielder-first baseman Craig Wilson to a minor league deal with an invite to Spring Training. Wilson had been in negotiations with the Mets, among others.
The fact that Wilson had to agree to a minor league deal shows just how bad he was last season. The Braves signed Wilson to […]

Some odds and ends: Sanchez, Votto, Rasmus, Benson

The Marlins Anibal Sanchez is scheduled to meet with Dr. James Andrews on Monday in hopes of getting an idea of when he will be ready to rejoin the starting rotation.
The Cincinnati first base job is expected to be Joey Votto’s to lose.  Scott Hatteberg still figures to get a good amount of playing time.
Cardinals’ […]

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