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Reds | Barker becomes free agent
Sat, 07 Nov 2009 12:09:23 -0800

Updating previous reports, Cincinnati Reds 1B Kevin Barker has elected to become a free agent, according to USAToday.com.

Reds | Marmolejo suspended 50 games
Sat, 07 Nov 2009 12:07:21 -0800

USAToday.com reports that Cincinnati Reds minor league P Jose Marmolejo (Dominican Summer League) has been suspended for 50 games for using and possessing a performance-enhancing substance.

Reds | Lehr outrighted
Fri, 06 Nov 2009 15:41:42 -0800

CBSSports.com reports the Cincinnati Reds outrighted SP Justin Lehr to the minors Friday, Nov. 6.

Reds | Were looking at Hardy
Fri, 06 Nov 2009 12:12:43 -0800

Mark Sheldon, of MLB.com, reports the Cincinnati Reds were looking at trading for Minnesota Twins SS J.J. Hardy before he was dealt to the Twins Friday, Nov. 6.

Reds | Not picking up Hernandez's option
Fri, 06 Nov 2009 12:08:01 -0800

Mark Sheldon, of MLB.com, reports the Cincinnati Reds will not pick up the $8.5 million option for the 2010 season on C Ramon Hernandez, according to general manager Walt Jocketty. However, the team is trying to negotiate a new deal with their catcher. The buyout of Hernandez's option is worth $1 million. He is rated as a Type B free agent, which means the team would receive a first-round sandwich pick in the 2010 Draft if he is signed by another team. C Ryan Hanigan would likely serve as the starter if Hernandez departs.

Reds | McDonald, Miller outrighted
Fri, 06 Nov 2009 10:25:37 -0800

CBSSports.com reports the Cincinnati Reds outrighted OF Darnell McDonald and C Corky Miller to the minors Thursday, Nov. 5.

Reds | To buy out Hernandez and try to re-sign him
Fri, 06 Nov 2009 05:52:03 -0800

The Cincinnati Enquirer's John Fay reports the Cincinnati Reds plan to pay C Ramon Hernandez a $1 million buyout on his $8.5 million option for 2010 and will attempt to re-sign him.

Reds | Heisey to play in AFL All-Star Game
Thu, 05 Nov 2009 11:58:54 -0800

MLB.com reports Cincinnati Reds OF Chris Heisey has been selected to play in the Arizona Fall League's Rising Stars Showcase Saturday, Nov. 7.

Reds | Heisey goes yard Wednesday
Thu, 05 Nov 2009 11:58:19 -0800

MLB.com reports Cincinnati Reds OF Chris Heisey hit a solo home run in the Arizona Fall League Wednesday, Nov. 4, and is hitting .365 while ranking among the leaders in total bases (46), extra-base hits (12), runs scored (15) and slugging percentage (.730).

Reds | Richar declares free agency
Thu, 05 Nov 2009 10:27:58 -0800

The Sports Network reports Cincinnati Reds IF Danny Richar declared for free agency Wednesday, Nov. 4.

Reds | Barker outrighted
Thu, 05 Nov 2009 10:24:01 -0800

The Sports Network reports the Cincinnati Reds outrighted 1B Kevin Barker to Triple-A Louisville Wednesday, Nov. 4.

Reds | Bailey may finally get it
Wed, 04 Nov 2009 08:00:00 -0800

Reds.MLB.com's Mark Sheldon reports Cincinnati Reds SP Homer Bailey admitted that he didn't put in the work like he should have in the past and appeared more comfortable with himself last year. Bailey was 6-1 with a 1.70 ERA over his last nine starts, and the bullpen blew two other potential wins. He wasn't afraid to mix in offspeed pitches and developed a split-fingered pitch. Last winter he amped up his offseason workouts and seemed committed to doing so again this offseason.

Reds | Could be interested in Scutaro
Tue, 03 Nov 2009 14:24:57 -0800

Jon Heyman, of SI.com, reports the Cincinnati Reds could be interested in adding Toronto Blue Jays SS Marco Scutaro.

Reds | Cozart extends hitting streak
Thu, 29 Oct 2009 19:47:10 -0700

Robert Emrich, of MLB.com, reports Cincinnati Reds SS Zack Cozart doubled, drove in his 10th run of the Arizona Fall League and extended his hitting streak to six games Thursday, Oct. 29.

Reds | New High-A affiliate
Thu, 29 Oct 2009 08:00:11 -0700

The Pittsburgh Tribune-Review reports the Cincinnati Reds will buy the high-A Lynchburg club from the Pittsburgh Pirates.

Reds | Taveras could be cut
Wed, 28 Oct 2009 08:30:46 -0700

The Cincinnati Enquirer's John Fay reports the Cincinnati Reds could release OF Willy Taveras.

Reds | Alonso making productive outs
Wed, 28 Oct 2009 06:38:21 -0700

MLB.com reports Cincinnati Reds 1B Yonder Alonso is 6-for-32 (.188) in the Arizona Fall League, but he has two homers and 10 RBIs.

Reds | Price receives three-year deal
Fri, 23 Oct 2009 07:38:54 -0700

The Cincinnati Enquirer's John Fay reports Cincinnati Reds pitching coach Bryan Price received a three-year deal. General manager Walt Jocketty said that the pitching coach would be involved in the pitching philosophy in the minors. Price worked with Arizona Diamondbacks SP Brandon Webb with his sinker, but he said he doesn't force the pitch on his staff.

Reds | Alonso homers Wednesday
Wed, 21 Oct 2009 19:16:26 -0700

Danny Wild, of MLB.com, reports Cincinnati Reds 1B Yonder Alonso hit his second home run of the Arizona Fall League Wednesday, Oct. 21.

Reds | Heisey stays hot Wednesday
Wed, 21 Oct 2009 19:16:06 -0700

Danny Wild, of MLB.com, reports Cincinnati Reds OF Chris Heisey went 4-for-5 with a triple, two doubles, two RBIs and two runs scored in the Arizona Fall League Wednesday, Oct. 21.

Reds | Heisey hitting well in AFL
Wed, 21 Oct 2009 08:30:13 -0700

MLB.com's Danny Wild reports Cincinnati Reds OF Chris Heisey went 3-for-4 with three RBIs in the Arizona Fall League Tuesday, Oct. 20. He ranks second in the AFL with 15 hits and has 10 RBIs.

Reds | Boxberger hit with loss Monday
Tue, 20 Oct 2009 12:05:35 -0700

Robert Emrich, of MLB.com, reports Cincinnati Reds P Brad Boxberger gave up three runs and four hits while striking out four in two innings in the Arizona Fall League Monday, Oct. 19.

Reds | Heisey homers Monday
Tue, 20 Oct 2009 11:44:49 -0700

MLB.com reports Cincinnati Reds OF Chris Heisey homered in his second straight game in the Arizona Fall League Monday, Oct. 19.

Reds | Price hired as pitching coach
Sat, 17 Oct 2009 15:27:25 -0700

The Associated Press reports the Cincinnati Reds have hired former Arizona Diamondbacks pitching coach Bryan Price as their new pitching coach.

Reds | Complete Weathers trade
Fri, 16 Oct 2009 13:01:59 -0700

MLB.com's Adam McCalvy reports the Cincinnati Reds received cash considerations from the Milwaukee Brewers Friday, Oct. 16, to complete the trade involving RP David Weathers.

Reds | Have talked with Peterson
Fri, 16 Oct 2009 11:23:27 -0700

Adam McCalvy, of MLB.com, reports the Cincinnati Reds have had talks with free-agent pitching coach Rick Peterson regarding their pitching coach position. However, he has yet to formally interview for that job.

Reds | Leake impressive in AFL debut
Thu, 15 Oct 2009 13:20:29 -0700

MLB.com's Mark Sheldon reports Cincinnati Reds P Mike Leake gave up four hits and no runs while striking out two and walking one in two innings in the Arizona Fall League Thursday, Oct. 15.

Reds | Harang removed from DL
Thu, 15 Oct 2009 10:04:59 -0700

CBSSports.com reports the Cincinnati Reds removed SP Aaron Harang (appendectomy) from the 15-day disabled list Wednesday, Oct. 14.

Reds | Boxberger to AFL
Thu, 15 Oct 2009 06:11:24 -0700

Baseball America's John Manuel reports Cincinnati Reds P Brad Boxberger was added to the Arizona Fall League.

Reds | Interested in Price
Tue, 13 Oct 2009 06:41:05 -0700

The Cincinnati Enquirer's John Fay reports the Cincinnati Reds are interested in pitching coach Bryan Price.

Reds | Eyeing La Russa, Duncan
Mon, 12 Oct 2009 06:05:03 -0700

The Chicago Tribune's Phil Rogers reports the Cincinnati Reds are interested in hiring St. Louis Cardinals manager Tony La Russa and pitching coach Dave Duncan.

Reds | Bailey named NL Player of the Week
Mon, 05 Oct 2009 13:43:12 -0700

MLB.com's Mark Sheldon reports Cincinnati Reds SP Homer Bailey was named the National League Player of the Week for the period ending Sunday, Oct. 4.

Reds | Bailey finishes season strong
Mon, 05 Oct 2009 05:19:02 -0700

The Associated Press reports Cincinnati Reds SP Homer Bailey beat the Pittsburgh Pirates in the season finale Sunday, Oct. 4. He allowed seven hits and three walks while fanning seven in six shutout innings to finish the season 8-5 with a 4.53 ERA. He went 6-1 with a 1.70 ERA down the stretch.

Reds | Phillips knocks in three
Mon, 05 Oct 2009 05:17:27 -0700

The Associated Press reports Cincinnati Reds 2B Brandon Phillips drove in three runs Sunday, Oct. 4. Phillips, who was the only Reds' regular starter that avoided the disabled list, finished the season with 98 RBIs.

Reds | Arroyo will not undergo wrist surgery
Sun, 04 Oct 2009 10:13:49 -0700

The Associated Press reports that Cincinnati Reds SP Bronson Arroyo has opted against undergoing right wrist surgery for the carpal tunnel syndrome that has bothered him for several years, instead planning to treat the problem conservatively. After Arroyo gave up playing the guitar during the season, the weakness in his hand subsided, although he plans on resuming playing during the offseason. However, he will give up the guitar again as the 2010 season approaches.

Reds | Cueto will not pitch in winter ball
Sun, 04 Oct 2009 10:02:29 -0700

The Cincinnati Enquirer's John Fay reports that Cincinnati Reds SP Johnny Cueto will not be allowed to pitch in winter ball because he threw more than 170 innings this season, kicking an "extreme fatigue" clause in.

Reds | Grande stepping down after 17 years
Sun, 04 Oct 2009 09:09:21 -0700

The Cincinnati Enquirer's John Fay reports that Cincinnati Reds broadcaster George Grande will broadcast his final game Sunday, Oct. 4, after 17 years with the team. Grande, who will continue doing some work for Major League Baseball and the National Baseball Hall of Fame, said he was stepping down to spend more time with his family.

Reds | Phillips snaps slump Saturday
Sun, 04 Oct 2009 08:11:23 -0700

Cincinnati Reds 2B Brandon Phillips snapped a 0-for-16 slump with an eighth-inning single to center field Saturday, Oct. 3, against the Pittsburgh Pirates, according to The Associated Press.

Reds | Rolen snaps homerless streak
Sun, 04 Oct 2009 08:09:57 -0700

The Associated Press reports Cincinnati Reds 3B Scott Rolen hit his first home run in 51 at-bats since Sept. 9 and his third since being traded to the Reds by the Toronto Blue Jays on July 31. Rolen's homer came Saturday, Oct. 3, in an 8-4 win over the Pittsburgh Pirates.

Reds | Cueto picks up win after rough start
Sun, 04 Oct 2009 08:06:25 -0700

The Associated Press reports Cincinnati Reds SP Johnny Cueto allowed five hits and four runs with four walks and six strikeouts in six innings Saturday, Oct. 3, in an 8-4 win over the Pittsburgh Pirates.

Reds | Votto homers, drives in three runs Saturday
Sun, 04 Oct 2009 08:01:13 -0700

Cincinnati Reds 1B Joey Votto homered and drove in three runs Saturday, Oct. 3, in an 8-4 win over the Pittsburgh Pirates, according to The Associated Press.

Reds | Rhodes done for season
Fri, 02 Oct 2009 13:58:32 -0700

MLB.com's Mark Sheldon reports Cincinnati Reds RP Arthur Rhodes (toe) is out for the final three games of the season with a broken left big toe.

Reds | Pole fired
Fri, 02 Oct 2009 12:40:29 -0700

MLB.com's Mark Sheldon reports Cincinnati Reds pitching coach Dick Pole has been fired. The rest of the coaching staff will return for the 2010 season.

Reds | Wells roughed up Thursday
Thu, 01 Oct 2009 14:01:36 -0700

The Associated Press reports Cincinnati Reds SP Kip Wells (2-5) allowed five hits and five runs while walking one and striking out one to lose to the St. Louis Cardinals Thursday, Oct. 1.

Reds | Arroyo said he wasn't cheating
Thu, 01 Oct 2009 11:08:28 -0700

The Associated Press reports Cincinnati Reds SP Bronson Arroyo said he was not cheating during his start Wednesday, Sept. 30, after St. Louis Cardinals pitching coach Dave Duncan accused him of rubbing pine tar on baseballs. "It's from playing in every other park where there's so much mud on the balls that that black stuff comes off on young fingers every time," Arroyo said. "I guess (Duncan) said I went to my hat time after time. Yeah, I do 8,000 other twitches. What you want me to do about it? That's how I pitch."