Ryan Ludwick says Petco Park screwed up his swing
Ryan Ludwick was traded from the Cardinals to the Padres in 2010 and spent two miserable half seasons in San Diego. In 160 games with the Pads, he hit .228 with a .659 OPS. Compare that to the 37 home runs he hit for St. Louis in 2008, and his .290 lifetime average at Busch Stadium in St. Louis. Ludwick signed with the Reds as a free agent and says playing in the spacious Petco Park...
Via Larry Brown Sports
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9 hours ago
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9 hours ago
The battle of left field
CBSSports.com has been a running a series called "Spring position battles" over the last few days. On Friday they posted one specifically on the National League Central. Here's an excerpt from that piece regarding the Reds:
Cincinnati Reds
Left field: Chris Heisey vs. Ryan Ludwick
Heisey has his sights set on a big season
The Reds signed Ludwick to a bargain...
Via Redlegs Review
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19 hours ago
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19 hours ago
Ryan Ludwick Excited to Play for Reds, Blames Padres for Struggles
Ryan Ludwick signed a one year contract worth $2.5 million with the Cincinnati Reds on Wednesday, and for those who say it may not be a big deal, fear not, my friends.
You see, it was not Ludwick who struggled since being traded from the St. Louis Cardinals to the San Diego Padres midway through the 2010 season. It was his surroundings.
“Playing in San Diego screwed me up....
Via hardballchat.com
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3 days ago
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3 days ago
HBT: Ryan Ludwick says 'San Diego screwed me up'
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Via MSNBC
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4 days ago
Reds, Ludwick complete 1-year deal
The Cincinnati Reds and outfielder Ryan Ludwick have finalized a one-year contract.
Via Miami Herald
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4 days ago
Reds sign OF Ludwick, LH Francis
The Reds have made a couple moves to improve their depth, signing outfielder Ryan Ludwick to a one-year contract and left-handed starter Jeff Francis to a minor league deal.
The 33-year-old Ludwick and the Reds have a mutual option for 2013. The outfielder batted .237 last season in 139 games with the Padres and Pirates, hitting 13 homers with 75 RBIs. Ludwick also has played for...
Via AP on Fox
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4 days ago
Ludwick signing concludes shopping needs
The Reds' offseason shopping could very well be complete. The club agreed to terms Tuesday with outfielder Ryan Ludwick on a one-year, 2.5 million deal. The Reds wouldn't confirm the deal until Ludwick passes his physical.
Speaking in general terms, Reds general manager Walt Jocketty said the club might go to spring training with the roster as is. The Reds are still in the...
Via Fox Sports Ohio
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21 days ago
AP Source: Reds, Ludwick agree to 1-year deal
A person with knowledge of the deal says free-agent outfielder Ryan Ludwick and the Cincinnati Reds have agreed to a $2.5 million, one-year contract.
Foxsports.com and CBSSports.com were the first to report the agreement.
The person spoke to The Associated Press on condition of anonymity Monday night because the deal was pending a physical and no announcement had been made by the...
Via AP on Fox
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27 days ago
Former Cardinals Outfielder Ryan Ludwick Drawing Interest In Free Agency
Former St. Louis Cardinals outfielder Ryan Ludwick is drawing interest from four different teams and has been connected to the Cincinnati Reds, San Francisco Giants and Oakland Athletics so far.
The free agent played in the outfield for the Cards from 2007 until 2010, when he was traded away in a three-way deal for Jake Westbrook. His 2008 season, when he hit .299 with 37 home...
Via STLSportsMinute
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January 07, 2012
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January 07, 2012
Padres Might Take Cash For Ludwick
Bill Center of the San Diego Union-Tribune held a chat today (h/t MLBTR), and a question was brought up about the San Diego Padres’ return for Ryan Ludwick. The Pittsburgh Pirates received Ludwick for a player to be named later back in July, although the player has yet to be named. Center reports that he is hearing the Padres could opt for cash considerations in the deal....
Via Pirates Prospects
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December 29, 2011
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December 29, 2011
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