Willy Taveras underachieved last season. We explain why the 2009 season could be his beak out season, or more of the same.
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December 27, 2008
The Reds make the worst signing of the offseason across baseball. Yay. I am going to go vomit.
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December 27, 2008
Reds Ink OF Taveras
Outfielder Willy Taveras has agreed to a two year deal to play for the Cincinnati Reds.Taveras is coming off a down year with the Rockies where he hit only .251. Yet, in 2007, Taveras hit for an impressive .320 batting average.Despite the low batting average, Taveras stole 68 bases.This is a good move for the Reds as they filled their void at the top of the lineup and picked up one...
Reds Sign Taveras
The Reds and Wily Taveras have agreed to a two year deal, making him their new center fielder. Taveras, 27, stole 68 bases for the Rockies last season, but only hit .251 with 1 HR. However, he is a career .283 hitter in five major league seasons. If Taveras can get on base and steal his way into scoring position, he will create great opportunities for their big hitters to drive him...
Where do we go from here?
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December 28, 2008
Walt is now saying that Dickerson and Hopper are our current options for left field in 2009. A starting outfield that consists of Norris Hopper and Willy Taveras makes me want to smash my skull with a hammer. The Reds absolutely must bring in someone to be an above average bat in left field (at ...
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December 28, 2008
Where can I return this Christmas gift?
So last year when the Reds signed Corey Patterson to a 3 million dollar minor league contract you might have been asking what could be worse. Well today I wake up and have the answer.CINCINNATI - Cincinnati Reds President of Baseball Operations and General Manager Walt Jocketty today announced the signing of free agent OF Willy Taveras to a two-year contract through the 2010 ...
Quote of the day
From the DDN:Jocketty said the Reds remain in pursuit of a left fielder, ?And we?re still trying to sign Jerry Hairston Jr. and he can play some out there in left.?lol
Other outfield options?
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December 26, 2008
With the Yankees signing Mark Teixeira there is speculation that the Yanks could be moving an outfielder between Xavier Nady or Nick Swisher. The Reds still need another outfielder or two. Do either of those guys do anything for you? What would you be willing to give up?
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December 26, 2008
Gerrard stars in rout of Newcastle
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Links and things
Not much going on today, but a couple links caught my
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