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Team Notebook: Cincinnati Reds News, Rumors and Injury Updates
 Reds | Balentien out of options Reds.MLB.com's Mark Sheldon reports Cincinnati Reds OF Wladimir Balentien is out of minor league options. Reds | Frazier keeping his options open Mark Sheldon, of MLB.com, reports Cincinnati Reds 2B Todd Frazier has been taking groundballs at third base, shortstop, second base and first base in the offseason. "I'm going in with the mindset that I don't know what position I will be playing," said Frazier. "All offseason, I've been working on every position. You never know what position they will want you at. I've heard some things, but ultimately the goal is you have to hit the ball and try to work my way into a position." Reds | Had shown interest in Giles ESPN.com's Buster Olney reports that the Cincinnati Reds had expressed interest in free-agent OF Brian Giles, who eventually signed with the Los Angeles Dodgers. Reds | Bruce's wrist healthy Mark Sheldon, of MLB.com, reports Cincinnati Reds OF Jay Bruce (wrist) has not been held back in his offseason workouts after injuring his wrist last season. Bruce elected not to play winter ball, but has resumed lifting weights, running, throwing and hitting. "It's felt fine and like (the injury) never happened," Bruce said. "I've had no pain; it's nonexistent. For a little bit, when I came back, it was still tight, but it's fine now." Bruce made adjustments after spending time on the disabled list in 2009; he stopped what he called a "double tap" with his swing and started picking up and putting down his front foot, which he says gives him more time to see the ball and make better decisions. Reds | Stubbs expected to lead off John Erardi, of The Cincinnati Enquirer, reports Cincinnati Reds OF Drew Stubbs is expected to be the team's leadoff hitter heading into Spring Training, according to general manager Walt Jocketty. Reds | More on Cabrera Updating previous reports, Reds.MLB.com's Mark Sheldon reports Cincinnati Reds SS Orlando Cabrera's one-year deal can be worth $3.02 million. He receives a $2.02 million salary and has a mutual option worth $4 million for 2011 with a $1 million buyout if the club declines it and a $500,000 buyout if he declines it. Reds | Will pay Miles FOXSports.com's Jon Paul Morosi reports the Cincinnati Reds will pay IF Aaron Miles' $2.7 million salary in 2010 as no money was included in the deal with the Oakland Athletics. Reds | Cabrera deal official Mark Sheldon, of MLB.com, reports the Cincinnati Reds finalized their one-year, $3 million deal with SS Orlando Cabrera Monday, Feb. 1. He will start at shortstop and will likely take the No. 2 spot in the lineup. Reds | Miles acquired ESPN's Buster Olney reports the Cincinnati Reds acquired 2B Aaron Miles from the Oakland Athletics Monday, Feb. 1, in exchange for OF Willy Taveras and IF Adam Rosales. Reds | Cabrera signing not quite done yet, says team rep Updating a previous item, The Columbus Dispatch reports the one-year signing of SS Orlando Cabrera by the Cincinnati Reds isn't quite done yet, but assistant general manager Bob Miller said the team is working on it. Reds | Chapman continues to impress The Sporting News' Stan McNeal reports that Cincinnati Reds SP Aroldis Chapman has shown noticeable improvement with his curveball, after working with pitching coach Bryan Price on adjusting his grip. "Bryan said his breaking ball was a lot better than what he had seen on TV," manager Dusty Baker said. "His changeup was outstanding as well. He rarely threw it in international ball because he said a lot of guys sit on changeups and breaking balls. That's an adjustment he'll face here." Chapman will have opportunities to face major league hitters during spring training, but it is uncertain if he will begin the season with the parent club. Manager Dusty Baker said his performance in spring training will determine where he begins the season and added that the club will not rush him because of the amount of money he is making. Reds | Votto could move to left field Cincinnati Reds manager Dusty Baker said the team has discussed the possibility of moving 1B Joey Votto to left field to make room at first base for minor league prospect Yonder Alonso, according to MLB.com's Mark Sheldon. Reds | Alonso could be converted into a catcher Cincinnati Reds manager Dusty Baker said the team may decide to convert minor league 1B Yonder Alonso into a catcher, according to MLB.com's Mark Sheldon. "We've entertained a few things, even the possibility of putting Alonso behind the plate," Baker said. "He's built more like a catcher than he is anything. Imagine a left-handed, power-hitting catcher. A lot of that depends on our minor league development people that spend time with the kids and the time training them." Reds | Cabrera signs Updating previous items, The Dayton Daily News is reporting the Cincinnati Reds had agreed to terms with free-agent SS Orlando Cabrera (Twins) on a one-year, $3 million contract Saturday, Jan. 30. According to MLB.com, the deal includes a $3 million option for 2011 that carries a $1 million buyout. Reds | Gomes being offered a minor-league deal Updating previous reports, Cincinnati Reds general manager Walt Jocketty is offering free-agent OF Jonny Gomes a minor league deal because the club's 40-man roster is already full, according to The Cincinnati Enquirer's John Fay. Reds | Stubbs to be starting center fielder? According to Cincinnati Reds manager Dusty Baker, OF Drew Stubbs is ahead of OF Willy Taveras in the competition to be the club's starting center fielder, according to MLB.com's Mark Sheldon. Reds | Lincoln being considered for starting rotation MLB.com's Mark Sheldon reports that Cincinnati Reds RP Mike Lincoln will have the opportunity to compete for the team's fifth starter role. Reds | Make offer to Cabrera Mark Sheldon, of MLB.com, reports the Cincinnati Reds have made an undisclosed offer to free-agent SS Orlando Cabrera (Twins). Reds | Talks with Gomes resume John Fay, of The Cincinnati Enquirer, reports the Cincinnati Reds have resumed talks with free-agent OF Jonny Gomes (Reds) after weeks of inactivity. Reds | Seriously considering Cabrera Updating a previous item, SI.com's Jon Heyman reports the Cincinnati Reds are seriously considering signing free-agent SS Orlando Cabrera (Twins). Reds | Mora a possibility FOXSports.com's Ken Rosenthal reports free-agent 3B Melvin Mora (Orioles) could be a possibility for the Cincinnati Reds. Reds | Wanted Gardner Joel Sherman, of the New York Post, reports the Cincinnati Reds inquired about New York Yankees OF Brett Gardner this offseason to be their starting center fielder. Reds | Minimal interest in Damon The Cincinnati Enquirer's John Fay reports the Cincinnati Reds' interest in free-agent OF Johnny Damon (Yankees) is minimal. Reds | Expected to attend Lowry's workout Bernie Augustine, of the Staten Island Advance, reports the Cincinnati Reds are expected to attend free-agent SP Noah Lowry's (Giants) throwing session Tuesday, Feb. 2, according to ESPN's Jerry Crasnick. Reds | Cairo signs CBSSports.com reports the Cincinnati Reds signed free-agent IF Miguel Cairo (Phillies) to an undisclosed minor league deal Wednesday, Jan. 27. Reds | Impressed with Chapman Mark Sheldon, of MLB.com, reports Cincinnati Reds pitching coach Bryan Price was very impressed with SP Aroldis Chapman during a workout at the team's Spring Training complex recently. "I was very impressed," Price said. "He was more advanced than I anticipated in regard to his delivery and location and his ability with three pitches." Reds | Adkins re-signs The Sports Network reports the Cincinnati Reds re-signed P Jon Adkins to an undisclosed deal Tuesday, Jan. 26. Reds | Outfield taking shape ESPN.com reports the Cincinnati Reds' outfield for the 2010 season is taking shape. OF Jay Bruce will patrol right field, OF Drew Stubbs is expected to start in center and OF Chris Dickerson will be in left field. Reds | Damon trying to engage team ESPN.com reports Scott Boras, the agent for free-agent OF Johnny Damon (Yankees), is trying to engage the Cincinnati Reds as a possible alternative for his client, according to a baseball source. Reds | Haven't talked to Dye or Sheffield The Cincinnati Enquirer's John Fay reports Cincinnati Reds general manager Walt Jocketty said the team hasn't talked to free-agent OF Jermaine Dye (White Sox) or OF Gary Sheffield (Mets). Reds | Interested in Cabrera The Cincinnati Enquirer's John Fay reports Cincinnati Reds general manager Walt Jocketty confirmed the team is interested in free-agent SS Orlando Cabrera (Twins) but nothing is close. Jocketty also said he didn't know if the team is in a financial position to sign him. Reds | Left field and shortstop full of candidates The Cincinnati Enquirer's John Fay reports left field and shortstop are the two open spots for the Cincinnati Reds going into spring training. Competing for left field are OF's Chris Dickerson, Wladimir Balentien, Laynce Nix, Chris Heisey, Juan Francisco and Todd Frazier. "We've got all kinds of guys," general manager Walt Jocketty said. Jocketty also said IF's Paul Janish, Drew Sutton, Adam Rosales and Chris Valaika would be in contention for shortstop, but Frazier could also play there. Reds | Arredondo signs MLB.com's Matthew Leach reports the Cincinnati Reds signed free-agent RP Jose Arredondo (Angels) to an undisclosed minor league deal Friday, Jan. 22. Arredondo will undergo Tommy John surgery on his elbow before Spring Training. Reds | Leake signs The Sports Network reports the Cincinnati Reds signed SP Mike Leake to an undisclosed deal Thursday, Jan. 21. Reds | Yarbrough, Smit sign The Sports Network reports the Cincinnati Reds signed C Brandon Yarbrough and P Alexander Smit to undisclosed deals Thursday, Jan. 21. Reds | NL exec down on Chapman ESPN's Jerry Crasnick reports a National League executive thinks Cincinnati Reds SP Aroldis Chapman should start the 2010 season at high Class A or Class AA. The executive said "he's not even close to ready." Reds | Four sign Baseball America's Matt Eddy reports the Cincinnati Reds signed OF Luis Terrero (Mexican League), P Jesus Delgado (Marlins), SP Justin Lehr (Reds) and SP Daryl Thompson (Reds) to minor league contracts. Reds | Attend Sheets' workout Alden Gonzalez, of MLB.com, reports the Cincinnati Reds attended free-agent SP Ben Sheets' (Brewers) throwing session Tuesday, Jan. 19. Reds | Heisey to compete Reds.MLB.com's Mark Sheldon reports Cincinnati Reds OF Chris Heisey could get a chance to win the starting job in left field in spring training, according to manager Walt Jocketty. Reds | Chapman has plenty to work on Jonathan Mayo, of MLB.com, reports one scout thinks Cincinnati Reds SP Aroldis Chapman has a lot to work on to become a major league starter. The scout said: "Fastball up to 95-100 mph. Slider is very inconsistent, below-average in quality. Changeup is well below-average. Mechanically, he often opens up too quickly with his front leg which, in turn, forces him to get around his slider. He doesn't always find a consistent slot with his release point - high 3/4 to 3/4 - where he gets pretty good late movement. He doesn't have a great feel for pitching. He is an above-average athlete with the kind of body you like to see in a pitcher. Future as a reliever seems more likely. Has shown a tendency to sulk and quit when the pressure is on." Reds | Burton terms Updating previous reports, the Associated Press reports Cincinnati Reds RP Jared Burton received a one-year, $810,000 deal. Reds | Burton avoids arbitration CBSSports.com reports the Cincinnati Reds agreed to terms on a one-year deal with RP Jared Burton Monday, Jan. 18, to avoid arbitration. Financial terms of the deal were not disclosed. Reds | Burton files for arbitration MLB.com's Mark Sheldon reports that Cincinnati Reds RP Jared Burton has filed for salary arbitration. Reds | Masset avoids arbitration MLB.com's Mark Sheldon reports that the Cincinnati Reds have avoided arbitration with RP Nick Masset by agreeing to a two-year contract worth $2.58 million, excluding performance incentives. Masset is guaranteed to make $1.035 million in 2010 and $1.545 million in 2011. Reds | Offering Masset, Burton one-year deals John Fay, of The Cincinnati Enquirer, reports the Cincinnati Reds are offering both of their arbitration-eligible players, RPs Nick Masset and Jared Burton, one-year deals. |
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