Reds manager Dusty Baker says the team signed Willie Harris, John Fay of the Cincinnati Enquirer tweets. Paragon Sports International represents the versatile 33-year-old.
Harris spent the 2011 campaign with the Mets after a three-year stint in Washington. He can play all three outfield positions plus second and third and owns a .330 on-base percentage in 11 seasons. The Nationals and Mets were also linked to Harris this offseason.
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January 23, 2012
In a bizarre move that I can only attribute to sheer shame from Cincinnati Reds general manager Walt Jocketty, manager Dusty Baker today <a ... [visit site to read more]
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January 23, 2012
Yeah! Best pinch-hitter ever!
Wait…what?
Ooohhhh…the Reds signed Willie Harris. That makes more sense, I suppose:
The Reds agreed to terms with utility player Willie Harris on a minor league contract, two sources confirmed to MLB.com on Monday.
Harris, who will be invited to camp as a non-roster player, can earn an $800,000 base salary if he makes the club and his overall...
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January 24, 2012
Further proof that the band will not be getting back together, Willie Harris has left Flushing for the allure of chili cheese coneys and bad pizza ... and a much more realistic shot at a division title in Cincinnati where Harris has signed with the Reds on a minor league contract. This could only mean that Harris, who was a defensive wizard everywhere else in his life except Flushing...
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January 22, 2012
January 22nd, 1967 - In a move that would later be considered monumental in the creation of the Big Red Machine, the franchise hires Bob Howsan to a three-year contract as vice-president and general manager.
Here is an excerpt taken from Redleg Journal:
"The first front-office job for the 48-year old Howsam, a native of Colorado, had been with the Denver Bears. He was...
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January 25, 2012
It appears the Mets are focused on finding rotation depth, veteran pitchers willing to accept minor league deals who can be called up so that the prospects aren't rushed. Alderson admitted the Mets would be interested in bringing back Young who says his arm feels better then it has in years and is scheduled to be back to pitching in April. Young was the best pitcher in the...
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January 24, 2012
The Toronto Blue Jays agreed to terms with closer Francisco Cordero on a one-year deal worth $4.5 million on Tuesday.
Cordero became a free agent after the Cincinnati Reds decided to pay his $1 million buyout. The righthander posted a 5-3 mark with a 2.45 ERA and converted 37 of 43 save opportunities last season, including 20 of 21 after the All-Star break.
The 36-year-old Cordero...
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January 23, 2012
Kevin Goldstein of BP and ESPN.com, listed 22-year-old Mets pitching prospect Cory Mazzoni among his 10 breakout prospects for 2012. Goldstein writes:
“Those numbers came in short stints after a heavy college workload, and he’ll return to starting in 2012, equipped with a fastball and slider that both rate as above average. His early success has some tempted to see if he could...
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January 24, 2012
Catcher – Devin Mesoraco (Cincinnati Reds)
Some may wonder why not Jesus Montero. The answer is simply because Montero is a not a legit catcher. I understand Seattle intends to play him over there part time, but that’s essentially an open invitation for teams to steal bases at will and pitchers will be cognizant of the fact that any ball in the dirt has a good chance of reaching...
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January 24, 2012
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January 23, 2012
The Mets have been rumored to have interest in free agent outfielder Cody Ross. Cody would be a very nice addition to a weak hitting bench. He also has the ability to start if needed.
The Mets bench currently consists of Mike Nickeas, Ronny Cedeno, Scott Hairston and Justin Turner. Ross would instantly become the top bat off the bench and provides insurance if any of the potential...
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January 23, 2012
In a report for ESPN.com, BP’s minor league reporter Kevin Goldstein lists 22-year-old Mets RHP Cory Mazzoni among 10 breakout prospects for 2012.
The Mets selected Mazzoni with the 71st overall pick in the second round of last year’s draft out of North Carolina State University. He then appeared in 12 games for St. Lucie and Brooklyn, during which he was 2-1 with a...
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January 23, 2012
Why did the Mets give up on Fernando Martinez? Should the team trade Johan Santana? Beat reporter Anthony DiComo answers these questions and more in the Inbox.
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