Reds Hot Stove League for 2011

[EZ Living]

The team that they built could not beat good teams. They could beat up on the bad teams. It was good enough to make the playoffs but nothing more. I want the team to take the next step. That's what I was alluding to. I'd trade Francisco and a couple prospects probably even one of the pitchers for an outfield bat. Locking up the the key assets of the team is a good first step. I love the Bruce contract.

 

Give Mr. Jocketty a chance will you. It is a luxury to have the talent we have in the minors. I have a lot of confidence that they will make some good decisions in the future.

[EZ Living]

I like that we brought Cairo back, but I don't think he improves the club much. If (when?) Scott Rolen goes down, we need a 3rd baseman. I don't think Cairo, nor Francisco, can fill in regularly.

 

How much money did the Rockies give Ty Wiggington? I saw a headline that Jeff Keppinger may be available. He'd be a decent option, IMO.

 

But does he hurt the club? Please give Walt a chance will you.

[EZ Living]

^ That sounds good to me but they need to be careful back loading all these contracts when they all get into the last year it's going to be eating a large amount of the payroll.

 

If the team does well and attendence jumps up to 2.5m they can afford it.

[ColonelCrazy]

But does he hurt the club? Please give Walt a chance will you.

 

What are you talking about? I'm a big Walt Jocketty fan, and have been since he was in St. Louis. Walt has done just about everything right during his time in Cincy.

 

The only move that I haven't liked is playing Alex Gonzalez over Paul Janish. :lol:

[ColonelCrazy]

Details about Arroyo's deferred contract:

 

 

For all the money getting spent this off-season, deferred salary is all the rage.

Recent free-agent signings by the Dodgers, White Sox and Cubs included deferred money, and the Reds’ three-year, $35 million extension of right-hander Bronson Arroyo was particularly unique.

Arroyo will receive $6.5 million in 2011 and $7 million in ’12, according to contract information obtained by FOXSports.com. His 2013 salary is $18 million, but all but $3 million will be deferred without interest.

The players’ union, accounting for the deferrals, says the present-day value of Arroyo’s deal is $28.9 million. The Reds did not award Arroyo a no-trade clause, but his deferral will be voided if he is traded, meaning he would get all of his money up front.

Thus, Arroyo effectively received no-trade protection; it’s extremely doubtful any club would be willing to pay him in $18 million in ’13. He also will gain the right to block any deal next season as a player with 10 years of major-league service, five with the same club.

Arroyo, 33, accepted the deferrals because of his desire to stay in Cincinnati, according to a source close to him. He and former Reds right-hander Aaron Harang also restructured their contracts before the start of last season, giving the club additional financial flexibility, a second source said.

Third baseman Scott Rolen did the same thing when he signed a two-year, $13 million extension in Dec. 2009. Right fielder Jay Bruce’s new six-year, $51 million contract does not include deferrals, the second source said.

Bruce’s terms are similar to those that the Diamondbacks awarded right fielder Justin Upton last March, but actually amount to a better deal for the club.

Bruce’s contract includes four arbitration years and two free-agent years. Upton’s deal covers a less lucrative time frame - his final non-arbitration year, plus three arbitration years and two free-agent years.

-Ken Rosenthal

http://mlbbuzz.yardbarker.com/blog/mlbbuzz/details_of_arroyos_deferrals/3773788

[ColonelCrazy]

Sounds like the Reds may be close with lefty outfielder Jeremy Hermida.

[ColonelCrazy]

jonmorosi: If #Reds sign Hermida -- and MLB.com reports a deal is close -- then #Tigers will be in better position to get Fred Lewis. #BlueJays

[UKMustangFan]

^I'd like it. Platoon him with Gomes. Definitely better option than going solely with Gomes.

[ColonelCrazy]

^I'd like it. Platoon him with Gomes. Definitely better option than going solely with Gomes.

 

Hermida would be a decent choice. He was a high draft choice & the rumor is that the Reds would sign him to a minor league deal.

 

If it's a major league deal, I'd prefer Podsednik or Fred Lewis.

[ColonelCrazy]

Rumors also that Reds have extended an offer to Edgar Renteria...

[Blue Magic]

Reds have signed Hermida to minor league deal.

[Blue Magic]

Rumors also that Reds have extended an offer to Edgar Renteria...

 

Walter trying to bring all of the old Cards to Cincy.

[NamecipS]

Reds have signed Hermida to minor league deal.

 

I think he can help the team. He certainly is an upgrade defensively over Gomes.

[westsider]

Hermida is talented but an enigma ... he looked like he was going to be a good player about three years ago, but something derailed him. A good low-risk signing.

[HammerTime]

I'm OK with Renteria if they only plan on playing him about 50 or 60 games.