Found March 03, 2009 on Red Hot Mama: Yardbarker Blogger Network
Spring Training has begun, and the Reds have been For starters, Edwin Encarnacion avoided arbitration hours before his hearing by signing a 2-year deal worth $7.6 million. Personally, I’m a little surprised that the Reds are investing any money in offense. Their track record this off ...
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