Which Orlando it Be? (Reds Sign Orlando Cabrera)
I've been out of the loop the last couple of days...read the thread about us coming close to signing Orlando Cabrera and then I just read an update on rotoworld.com stating we were close to signing Orlando Hudson.
Are we in on both? Or is there a mistake here?? Help a confused Bakermetrician.
Orlando Cabrera reportedly leaning toward Reds
Yahoo! Sports reports free agent Orlando Cabrera is leaning toward signing with the Reds, who would make him their starting shorstop. An agreement may be reached tonight, the site reports.
Cabrera is choosing between the Reds and the Rockies, who would likely use him as an infield reserve.
The Denver Post reports the Rockies might turn to free agent Melvin Mora if Cabrera goes to Cincinnati. Mora's agent tells the newspaper that Colorado is a finalist for Mora. The Rockies see him backing up at second base and third base and in the outfield.
http://www.sportingnews.com/mlb/arti...ng-toward-reds
Re: Orlando Cabrera reportedly leaning toward Reds
Still not sure why the Astros aren't inquiring... I guess they wasted all of their money on Lyon
Re: Orlando Cabrera reportedly leaning toward Reds
At the Dayton Caravan, someone asked about Cabrera and Walt kind of slipped and showed his hand. He said "we're signing him to be the starting shortstop," then quickly added "if." I think it's a done deal, just by reading between the lines there.
Re: Orlando Cabrera reportedly leaning toward Reds
From Tim Brown's twitter:
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Cabrera agrees to 1-year deal with Reds. 3 mil. Second-year option for another 3 mil.
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Ultimately, OC wasnt ready to come off SS for rockies.
Re: Cabrera Signs With Cincy
Add me to the list of people liking the deal. Hopefully is glove isn't too bad.
Re: Cabrera Signs With Cincy
WOW, is that a player option or a team option? 1 yr 3 mil with the possibility of 2 yrs 6 mil. Perfect move, with Rolen and Phillips surrounding him, I bet his defense recovers a bit this year. Pencil him in the 2 spot behind Stubbs and he is a valuable bat.
Stubbs CF
O-Cab SS
Votto 1B
Rolen 3B
Phillips SS
Bruce RF
Heisey/Gomes?/Dickerson/Balentien/etc. LF
Hernandez/Hanigan C
Pitcher
With a strong pitching staff this is a very solid lineup.
I couldn't have asked for a better off season based off what was on the market. We didnt lose any youth, we didnt overpay for anyone, and we added a potential stud pitcher. Good work Jocketty, and way to expand the budget Bob.