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...
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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....
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3 days ago
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3 days 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...
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14 hours ago
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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
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
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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26 days ago
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
HBT: Ryan Ludwick says 'San Diego screwed me up'
(source feed provided no summary content for this entry)
Via MSNBC
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3 days ago
Reds, Ludwick agree to 1-year deal
(AP) -- Ryan Ludwick and the Cincinnati Reds agreed to a 2.5 million, one-year contract Monday, according to a person with knowledge of the deal.
Foxsports.com and CBSSports.com were the first to report Cincinnati's agreement with the free-agent outfielder.
The person spoke to The Associated Press on condition of anonymity Monday night because the deal was pending a physical...
Via Fox Sports Ohio
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26 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
Reds have what it takes to make run in 2012
Last year Arizona was baseball's sleeper, a preseason pick to finish in last place that emerged as the NL West champion. The year before, Texas ended the Angels' run in the AL West, and wound up losing the World Series to San Francisco.
Colorado was a surprise NL wild card in 2007 and 2009, and Tampa Bay stunned not only the AL East but all of baseball, advancing to the...
Via Fox Sports Ohio
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2 days ago
Ryan Ludwick Trade Could Be Finalized Today
There have been a lot of questions about who the Pittsburgh Pirates sent to the San Diego Padres as the player to be named later in the Ryan Ludwick trade. The Padres haven’t picked a player yet, but they still have time to make a decision. The San Diego Union-Tribune reports that the Padres will have their PTBNL questions cleared up after the Rule 5 draft, getting picks from the...
Via Pirates Prospects
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December 08, 2011
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December 08, 2011
Reds Add Ludwick, Much Needed Outfield Depth
The Reds have made it very clear that they’re going all-in this offseason, presumably in an effort to maximize their chances of winning a title before Joey Votto qualifies for free agency after the 2013 season. GM Walt Jocketty opened up the prospect vault to acquire Mat Latos and Sean Marshall, then landed what could potentially be the bargain of the offseason by signing Ryan...
Via Fangraphs
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26 days ago
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26 days ago
Carlos Fisher is DFA'd
Fisher took the loss in last year's epic 19-inning
affair against the Phillies
The Reds and OF Ryan Ludwick finalized a one-year agreement (with a '13 option) earlier today, meaning someone on the 40-man roster had to go in order to make room for him. That unfortunate soul was none other than RP Carlos Fisher -- who seems to be a regular when it comes to roster moves...
Via Redlegs Review
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4 days ago
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2012 Cincinnati Reds Roster, Record Prediction
Well, it's about that time. Pitchers and catchers will be reporting for the Cincinnati Reds exactly 10 days from now (Feb. 18). It's shaping up to be an exciting year in the Queen City and here is a quick rundown on what the 25-man Opening Day roster will look like, including the starting pitching rotation, the bullpen, the starting lineup, the reserves and even players that...
Via Three-Way Chili
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4 days ago
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Ryan Ludwick Will Continue His NL Central Tour Of Duty With The Cincinnati Reds
A minor domino fell tonight, as free agent outfielder Ryan Ludwick signed with the Cincinnati Reds for one year, $2.5 million. He can reach up to $3 million with incentives, and the deal has an option for 2013. The Reds are the third NL Central team Ludwick has played for, following the St Louis Cardinals (where he had his best years) and the Pittsburgh Pirates (where he spent two...
Via The Outside Corner
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26 days ago
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26 days ago
Ryan Ludwick Will Continue His NL Central Tour Of Duty With The Cincinnati Reds
A minor domino fell tonight, as free agent outfielder Ryan Ludwick signed with the Cincinnati Reds for one year, $2.5 million. He can reach up to $3 million with incentives, and the deal has an option for 2013. The Reds are the third NL Central team Ludwick has played for, following the St Louis Cardinals (where he had his best years) and the Pittsburgh Pirates (where he spent two...
Via Bloguin Best
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27 days ago
Reds Add Another Piece to Puzzle
Cincinnati may have just completed their off-season to-do list with the signing of free agent OF Ryan Ludwick late Monday night. The contract is rumored to be a one-year deal, which includes a mutual option for 2013, tweets FOX Sports' Ken Rosenthal. Ludwick will reportedly receive $2.5 MM guaranteed with up to an additional $500k in incentives.
The 33-year old outfielder...
Via Redlegs Review
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26 days ago
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26 days ago
Giants interested in Ryan Ludwick
According to Chris Haft, the Giants might be “eyeing” free agent outfielder Ryan Ludwick:
The Giants were believed to have scheduled a meeting Monday with Ludwick’s agent, Dan Horwits. Ludwick earned $6.775 million last season but might be more affordable than that this winter, even on the open market.
Ugh.
Via SF Giants Nirvana
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December 05, 2011
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December 05, 2011
Familiar Faces in Different Places
It goes without saying, but Cincinnati has been a major player during this MLB offseason. General manager Walt Jocketty and the club has been able to reel in several new additions to the team including Ryan Madson, Matt Latos, Ryan Ludwick and Sean Marshall, among others.
However, the franchise also parted ways with several players from its 2011 roster. Here's a recap of where...
Via Redlegs Review
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16 days ago
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16 days ago
Pirates activate Ludwick from DL
The Pittsburgh Pirates activated outfielder Ryan Ludwick from the 15-day disabled list on Wednesday, and he was in the lineup batting sixth against the Houston Astros.
Ludwick, who hadn't played since Aug. 22 due to mid-back spasms, was moved from left field to right. Rookie Alex Presley took over in left when Ludwick was out, but outfielder Jose Tabata has a broken hand and is...
Via AP on Fox
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September 07, 2011
Derrek Lee, Ryan Ludwick Become Free Agents
Free agency began at 12:01 AM EST today, and 148 players have filed for free agency, including two members of the Pittsburgh Pirates. Those members are Derrek Lee and Ryan Ludwick, the only two eligible players from the Pirates’ roster. Neither move is a surprise, as it is standard procedure for a free agent to file on this date.
The Pirates have five days to exclusively...
Via Pirates Prospects
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October 30, 2011
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October 30, 2011
Reds sign Ryan Ludwick
The Cincinnati Reds have signed outfielder Ryan Ludwick to a one-year deal that includes a mutual option for 2013, Ken R0senthal of FOXSports.com reports.
Ludwick will earn a base salary of $2.5mm with a possible $500k in incentives.
Ludwick posted a .237 avg while hitting 13 home runs for the Padres and Pirates last season, while he earned $6.775mm.
Image taken by SD Dirk and used...
Via PRO Rumors
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26 days ago
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26 days ago
NL Central position rankings
Phillips leads the pack as far as
NL second basemen go
David Schoenfield of ESPN.com recently gave his thoughts on National League position rankings. In his post he ranks the team's projected starter at each position compared to other NL Central division clubs. He also gives us a list of the best starters in the division per team according to their spot in the rotation,...
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