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Reds | Add seven to roster
Fri, 20 Nov 2009 13:50:27 -0800

Mark Sheldon, of MLB.com, reports the Cincinnati Reds added OF Chris Heisey, SS Chris Valaika, P Enerio Del Rosario, P Logan Ondrusek, P Jordan Smith, P Phil Valiquette and P Travis Wood to their 40-man roster Friday, Nov. 20, protecting them from the Rule 5 draft.

Reds | Nix becomes free agent
Fri, 20 Nov 2009 12:53:32 -0800

MLB.com's Mark Sheldon reports Cincinnati Reds OF Laynce Nix refused his outright assignment to the minors Friday, Nov. 20, and has become a free agent.

Reds | Thompson outrighted
Fri, 20 Nov 2009 12:52:48 -0800

MLB.com' Mark Sheldon reports the Cincinnati Reds outrighted SP Daryl Thompson to the minors Friday, Nov. 20.

Reds | Leake sharp in last AFL start
Fri, 20 Nov 2009 11:59:41 -0800

MLB.com reports Cincinnati Reds SP Mike Leake gave up two hits and struck out four in four shutout innings in his final start in the Arizona Fall League Thursday, Nov. 19.

Reds | Counsell could be a fit
Thu, 19 Nov 2009 13:32:07 -0800

Mark Sheldon, of MLB.com, reports free-agent 3B Craig Counsell (Brewers) could be a fit with the Cincinnati Reds.

Reds | Scutaro likely too costly
Thu, 19 Nov 2009 08:06:10 -0800

Reds.MLB.com's Mark Sheldon reports free-agent SS Marco Scutaro (Blue Jays) is likely out of the Cincinnati Reds' price range.

Reds | Won't offer Wells major league deal
Thu, 19 Nov 2009 08:05:55 -0800

Reds.MLB.com's Mark Sheldon reports the Cincinnati Reds don't plan to offer P Kip Wells a major league contract.

Reds | Wood named to Double-A All-Star team
Thu, 19 Nov 2009 07:11:06 -0800

MLB.com reports Cincinnati Reds SP Travis Wood was named to the Topps Double-A All-Star team. He went 9-3 with a Double-A-leading 1.21 ERA and allowed just 78 hits in 119 innings. He struck out 103 and walked just 37.

Reds | Volquez, Lincoln activated
Tue, 17 Nov 2009 10:14:50 -0800

CBSSports.com reports the Cincinnati Reds activated SP Edinson Volquez (elbow) and RP Mike Lincoln (neck) from the 60-day disabled list Monday, Nov. 16.

Reds | Wells files for free agency
Mon, 16 Nov 2009 15:29:52 -0800

The Sports Network reports Cincinnati Reds SP Kip Wells filed for free agency Monday, Nov. 16.

Reds | Not trying to trade Phillips
Mon, 16 Nov 2009 13:46:06 -0800

Mark Sheldon, of MLB.com, reports the Cincinnati Reds are not trying to trade 2B Brandon Phillips, according to general manager Walt Jocketty. Jocketty also said the team is not necessarily trying to slash its payroll in the 2010 season.

Reds | More on Hernandez
Mon, 16 Nov 2009 11:31:42 -0800

Updating a previous report, Mark Sheldon, of MLB.com, reports the Cincinnati Reds re-signed C Ramon Hernandez to a one-year, $3 million deal with a vesting option for the 2011 season. Hernandez's option is worth $3.25 million and will become guaranteed if he appears in 120 games next year. C Ryan Hanigan will return to a backup role in 2010.

Reds | Hernandez re-signs
Mon, 16 Nov 2009 08:12:37 -0800

FOXSports.com's Ken Rosenthal reports the Cincinnati Reds re-signed C Ramon Hernandez to a one-year deal. The deal includes a vesting option for 2011 that will become guaranteed if Hernandez appears in 120 games next season.

Reds | Looking to shed salary
Fri, 13 Nov 2009 05:37:54 -0800

SI.com's Jon Heyman reports the Cincinnati Reds are looking to shed salary in the offseason and may field offers for 2B Brandon Phillips, CL Francisco Cordero and SP Bronson Arroyo.

Reds | Bruce, Rolen not available
Thu, 12 Nov 2009 11:52:34 -0800

Ken Rosenthal and Jon Paul Morosi, of FOXSports.com, report the Cincinnati Reds will not be trading OF Jay Bruce or 3B Scott Rolen this offseason, according to one source with knowledge of the team's thinking. 1B Joey Votto is the other player the team is unwilling to trade. All other players, including RP Francisco Cordero, 2B Brandon Phillips, SP Aaron Harang and SP Bronson Arroyo, are in play.

Reds | Votto won't be dealt
Thu, 12 Nov 2009 05:36:16 -0800

The Cincinnati Enquirer's John Fay reports Cincinnati Reds general manager Walt Jocketty emphatically said the team wouldn't trade 1B Joey Votto.

Reds | Owings misses Super Two status
Thu, 12 Nov 2009 05:13:17 -0800

The Associated Press reports Cincinnati Reds P Micah Owings missed becoming a Super Two player. He can be assigned a salary around his $420,000 salary from last season.

Reds | Could pursue Olivo
Wed, 11 Nov 2009 11:24:29 -0800

John Fay, of The Cincinnati Enquirer, reports the Cincinnati Reds could pursue free-agent C Miguel Olivo (Royals) if they do not re-sign C Ramon Hernandez.

Reds | Votto not on the block
Wed, 11 Nov 2009 11:24:12 -0800

John Fay, of The Cincinnati Enquirer, reports Cincinnati Reds 1B Joey Votto is not being discussed in any trades, according to general manager Walt Jocketty.

Reds | Won't be active in free-agent market
Wed, 11 Nov 2009 11:23:49 -0800

John Fay, of The Cincinnati Enquirer, reports the Cincinnati Reds' payroll is likely to be less in 2010 than it was this year, according to general manager Walt Jocketty. "I mentioned that we'd be restricted as far as payroll," Jocketty said. "We've been saying that all along. We won't be active in the free-agent market. We have to be creative."

Reds | Alonso has three hits Monday
Tue, 10 Nov 2009 13:32:03 -0800

Brittany Ghiroli, of MLB.com, reports Cincinnati Reds 1B Yonder Alonso went 3-for-4 with an RBI and a run scored in the Arizona Fall League Monday, Nov. 9, to raise his average to .293 with two home runs and 14 RBIs in 15 games. Alonso is batting .350 with five multi-hit games in his last 10 games.

Reds | Hernandez open to returning
Mon, 09 Nov 2009 14:49:11 -0800

Ken Rosenthal and Jon Paul Morosi, of FOXSports.com, report Cincinnati Reds C Ramon Hernandez is open to rejoining the team next season. He cannot declare free agency until Nov. 15 due to a clause in his contract. Hernandez is currently talking with the Reds about a two-year deal at a salary less than what his option was worth.

Reds | Castillo signed to minors deal
Mon, 09 Nov 2009 14:39:36 -0800

Jenifer Langosch, of MLB.com, reports the Cincinnati Reds agreed to terms on a minor league deal with C Wilkin Castillo Monday, Nov. 9. He will be invited to Spring Training.

Reds | Castillo activated, outrighted
Mon, 09 Nov 2009 13:19:25 -0800

CBSSports.com reports the Cincinnati Reds activated C Wilkin Castillo (shoulder) from the 60-day disabled list Monday, Nov. 9, and outrighted him to the minors.

Reds | McDonald becomes free agent
Mon, 09 Nov 2009 13:19:04 -0800

CBSSports.com reports Cincinnati Reds OF Darnell McDonald declined his outright assignment to the minors and became a free agent Monday, Nov. 9.

Reds | Wood to compete for rotation spot
Mon, 09 Nov 2009 06:24:51 -0800

FOXSports.com's Ken Rosenthal reports Cincinnati Reds SP Travis Wood is a name to watch in spring training as he's expected to compete for the No. 5 spot in the rotation. Wood, a left-hander, went a combined 13-5 with a 1.77 ERA at Double-A and Triple-A last season after spending the previous winter working out with Philadelphia Phillies SP Cliff Lee.

Reds | Seeking a shortstop and catcher
Mon, 09 Nov 2009 05:49:04 -0800

The Cincinnati Enquirer's John Fay reports the Cincinnati Reds will look to add a shortstop and a catcher at the winter meetings.

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.