3:11pm: Per Mark Sheldon of MLB.com, Harrison would have a salary of $1.5MM this season if he makes the club and has an opt-out opportunity on March 21. 1:44pm: The Reds have come to terms on a minor league contract with utility man Josh Harrison, as confirmed by Harrison’s agency MSM Sports. The deal includes an invitation to spring training. In his age-35 season, Harrison … [Read more...] about Reds Sign Josh Harrison To Minor League Deal
Tony Kemp Getting Interest From Five Teams
The Blue Jays, Pirates, Reds, Red Sox, and Yankees have all shown interest in veteran second baseman/left fielder Tony Kemp, FanSided’s Robert Murray reports. These are the first teams linked to Kemp this offseason, as the 32-year-old is a free agent for the first time in his career. One of the few experienced players on a young and rebuilding A’s team, Kemp has spent the last … [Read more...] about Tony Kemp Getting Interest From Five Teams
Krall: Reds “Don’t Plan To Bring [Votto] Back As Of Now”
Joey Votto has spent his entire professional career with the Reds organization, dating back to his second-round selection in the 2002 MLB draft and his Major League debut in 2007. If he hopes to suit up for an 18th MLB campaign, however, it seems increasingly likely it’ll be with a new team. Cincinnati president of baseball operations Nick Krall all but confirmed as much when … [Read more...] about Krall: Reds “Don’t Plan To Bring [Votto] Back As Of Now”
Reds Notes: India, Marte, Candelario
The Reds infield has been a story as far back as last summer, as opposing teams have tried to leverage Cincinnati’s depth in that regard in trade discussions. GM Nick Krall and his front office have resisted that kind of move, maintaining they’re happy to stockpile position player talent which they can rotate through the outfield and/or keep in Triple-A. Manager David Bell … [Read more...] about Reds Notes: India, Marte, Candelario
Alex Blandino Attempting To Become Knuckleballer
Infielder Alex Blandino signed a minor league deal with the Reds back in November but he will reportedly be attempting a move to the mound. Per Fernando Rayo of 8 Deportivo out of Nicaragua, the CAA client will be trying to become a knuckleballer (Links to Spanish-language X posts) and will report to Double-A. MLBTR has confirmed the report with the note that Blandino does not … [Read more...] about Alex Blandino Attempting To Become Knuckleballer