Frustrated by this Reds off-season? You have no idea.
I’ve felt all along that based on the nucleus the Reds have in place, and relative MLB experience; 2012 would be the Reds ‘all in’ year. I’ve stated it multiple times. With Albert Pujols leaving St. Louis and Prince Fielder leaving Milwaukee–along with the problems that may arise from Ryan Braun’s 50-game suspension–this should be the Reds time to emerge as the frontrunner in the NL Central and really kick the door down.
Their biggest off-season move thus far (and by biggest we mean ‘only’)? Signing former local product Andrew Brackman to replace Dontrelle Willis.
The Reds have been beaten to the punch on absolutely everyone. Huston Street to Josh Willingham. Willingham was the guy in particular who I wanted, because he’s productive and affordable and shares the same agent as Jay Bruce. He was virtually a perfect guy for the Reds.
Now Jocketty has his sights set on Micha...
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PLAYERS:
Albert Pujols,
Prince Fielder,
Andrew Brackman,
Dontrelle Willis,
Huston Street,
Josh Willingham,
Jay Bruce,
Michael Cuddyer,
Ryan Theriot,
Joe Saunders
TEAMS: Los Angeles Angels, Milwaukee Brewers, New York Yankees, Philadelphia Phillies, San Diego Padres, Oakland Athletics, Cincinnati Reds, Minnesota Twins, St. Louis Cardinals, Arizona Diamondbacks
TEAMS: Los Angeles Angels, Milwaukee Brewers, New York Yankees, Philadelphia Phillies, San Diego Padres, Oakland Athletics, Cincinnati Reds, Minnesota Twins, St. Louis Cardinals, Arizona Diamondbacks
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