The Reds got this offseason started with some high-profile deals and they continued to tweak their roster by signing veteran southpaw Manny Parra. The former Brewer will compete for the final spot in their bullpen as a lefty specialist.
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February 01, 2013
The Reds certainly didn't sit idle on this first day of February.
Cincinnati announced the signing of free agent LHP Manny Parra to a one-year deal. The news came just hours after the club announced the signing of free agent catcher Miguel Olivo, as well. Financial terms of both deals were not immediately available.
Right-hander Todd Redmond has been designated for assignment...
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February 03, 2013
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What are the odds that the Reds repeat as National League Division champions? It's a question pondered by many during this long offseason, including Peter McCarthy, Jim Duquette, and Matthew Leach of MLB.com's Hot Stove.
Listen in as the crew discusses Cincinnati's chances at taking the division crown again in 2013. I'...
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February 04, 2013
While I don’t believe that ground ball rates are the most important, or even among the few more important things that a pitcher can control, they do help. While ground balls go for hits more often than fly balls, they go for extra-base hits less often, result in more double plays and none of them ever go over the fence for a home run.
Pure ground ball rates for minor leaguers are...
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February 04, 2013
The Reds farm system isn't quite as deep as it once was two years ago, but it still ranks modestly amongst the other MLB farm systems. This is partly due to various trades (Yasmani Grandal, Donnie Joseph, Yonder Alonso, Brad Boxberger, Didi Gregorius) and promotions (Zack Cozart, Todd Frazier, Devin Mesoraco). In spite of this, ESPN.com's Keith Law still ranked Cincinnati...
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February 02, 2013
Stop, drop, and roll! Baseball season
is almost here!
+ The beginning of spring training is quickly approaching, folks. Dusty Baker and his coaching staff are slated to arrive at the Goodyear, Arizona complex on Feb. 11. Pitchers and catchers are set to arrive the following day on Feb. 12. All other position players are due in camp by Feb. 15. The first preseason game will take...
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February 01, 2013
The Cincinnati Reds signed left-handed pitcher Manny Parra to a one-year deal and designated right-hander Todd Redmond for assignment Friday. The move was made to make room for Parra on the 40-man roster. His deal is worth $1 million but he could make another $400,000 in bonuses, according to MLB.com. Parra was 2-3 with 5.06 ERA last year for the Milwaukee Brewers. Since Aroldis...
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February 01, 2013
On Friday, the Reds added some depth at the catcher position by signing free agent Miguel Olivo to a minor league deal, which includes an invitation to spring training.
The 34-year-old spent the 2012 season as a member of the Seattle Mariners. Olivo appeared in 87 games and batted .222 with 12 homers and 29 RBIs.
Cincinnati will be the seventh franchise the MLB veteran has...
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February 01, 2013
The Cincinnati Reds signed catcher Miguel Olivo to a minor-league contract with an invitation to their major-league spring training camp. Financial terms of the deal weren't disclosed Friday. Olivo, 34, played in 87 games for the Seattle Mariners last season and hit .222 with 12 home runs and 29 RBI. He has 141 career home runs. Olivo likely would be competing with 24-year...
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February 01, 2013
Left-hander Manny Parra and the Cincinnati Reds have agreed to a $1 million, one-year contract.
In addition, the Reds agreed Friday to a minor league deal with catcher Miguel Olivo.
The 30-year-old Parra had spent all five of his big league seasons with the Milwaukee Brewers. After missing 2011 with back and elbow injuries, he went 3-10 with a 5.06 ERA last year in 16 starts and...
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February 01, 2013
Former Brewers left-hander Manny Parra has agreed to a one-year major league contract with the Cincinnati, the club announced Friday.
FOXSports.com's Ken Rosenthal reports the deal is worth 1 million dollars with the potential for Parra to earn an additional 400,000 in appearance bonuses.
The 30-year-old was not tendered a contract by the Brewers after appearing in 62 games for...
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