According to Dan O'Brien on 1360, the Reds will make another announcement regarding a free agent signing this afternoon. Didn't give a time though.
My bet would be Weathers has been finalized, possibly even Mercker.
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According to Dan O'Brien on 1360, the Reds will make another announcement regarding a free agent signing this afternoon. Didn't give a time though.
My bet would be Weathers has been finalized, possibly even Mercker.
Do you know what time that will be announced?
I'm tellin ya, it's Clement. ;)
How sweet would that be?Quote:
Originally Posted by zombie-a-go-go
Carlos Beltran. :thumbup:
Clement and Perez. :gac:
Nicole Eggert :thumbup:
Can she pitch? :mhcky21:Quote:
Originally Posted by Puffy
I'm guessing that it's Weathers.
This wouldn't be a curveball would it?
We had no idea we were looking at Ortiz and he arrives yesterday. Could this be a name we have not even discussed? Could the fact that we upped payroll for Ortiz mean they would do it for someone else?
It's probably Weathers, but we'll see.
Could also have something to do with Jiminez too.
Jose Rijo :D
"Guess what! Jiminez is a Free Agent now!"Quote:
Originally Posted by redsfan30
http://news.enquirer.com/apps/pbcs.d.../41215001/1071
Weathers and Ben Weber.
:santa: I hear it is Bob Owchinko at 3 years, $12M !!!
Don't ask me why....but I heard from a pretty reliable source that the Reds had also spoken to Steve Reed, RHP. Reed is 40 years old, but is very durable and effective. He is a 13 year vet, and has only 3 years with an ERA over 4.00 despite spending over a third of his career in Coors Field. It will likely be Weathers or Mercker, which is fine, but it could be Steve Reed.
Pic on the Homer just said it's a "big" announcement. He also said that even if it is Weather and/ Mercker that could be considered big for the Reds.
Didn't talk like it's definetly one of them.
Weathers is a good signing.Quote:
Originally Posted by Aceking
Don't know much about Weber.
Reds add two to bolster bullpen
By John Fay
Enquirer staff writer
The Reds added two pitchers to their bullpen today, signing veteran right-handers David Weathers and Ben Weber.
Weathers, 35, signed a one-year deal with an option for 2006. Weber, also 35, signed a one-year deal.
Weathers pitched for the New York Mets, Florida and Houston last season. He went a combined 7-7 with a 4.15 ERA. Weathers is a 14-year veteran. Before last season, he had a four-year run where he posted a 3.08 ERA or better.
He pitched for the Reds in 1998, going 2-4 with 6.21 ERA.
Weber spent last season with the Anaheim Angels. He struggled, going 0-2 with a 8.06 ERA. Like Weathers, he had a very effective stretch before 2004. He was 5-1 with a 2.69 ERA in '03, 7-2 with a 2.54 ERA in '02 and 6-2 with a 3.42 ERA in '01.
Weathers made $3.9 million last year; Weber $900,000.
Wednesday, December 15, 2004Quote:
Originally Posted by Aceking
Reds add two to bolster bullpen
By John Fay
Enquirer staff writer
The Reds added two pitchers to their bullpen today, signing veteran right-handers David Weathers and Ben Weber.
Weathers, 35, signed a one-year deal with an option for 2006. Weber, also 35, signed a one-year deal.
Weathers pitched for the New York Mets, Florida and Houston last season. He went a combined 7-7 with a 4.15 ERA. Weathers is a 14-year veteran. Before last season, he had a four-year run where he posted a 3.08 ERA or better.
He pitched for the Reds in 1998, going 2-4 with 6.21 ERA.
Weber spent last season with the Anaheim Angels. He struggled, going 0-2 with a 8.06 ERA. Like Weathers, he had a very effective stretch before 2004. He was 5-1 with a 2.69 ERA in '03, 7-2 with a 2.54 ERA in '02 and 6-2 with a 3.42 ERA in '01.
Weathers made $3.9 million last year; Weber $900,000.
Both are good signings, IMO.
I'll take the exact opposite position.Quote:
Originally Posted by redsfan30
Reds Sign "Philly Phanatic"
http://images.ibsys.com/2004/0223/2868186_200X150.jpg
Published: December 15, 2004 (AP)
The Reds today announced the signing of free agent mascot "philly phanatic" away from the city of Philadelphia. Reds General Manager Dan O'Brien said that this move was made on behalf of the "fans" and expressed hope that this would once and for all squash rumours about the Reds organizational commitment to winning, or lack thereof, and pleaded with all those that haven't yet to "for the love of god, buy season tickets before John Allen turns into a gargoyle". O'Brien also indicated that the "fanatic" would be renamed "Numbers the Accounting Clown" to better fit the image of the franchise.
:lol: :lol: :lol:Quote:
Originally Posted by pedro
Bah! They could have done better. Youppi was going to be non-tendered.Quote:
Originally Posted by pedro
Who cares? :mhcky21:Quote:
Originally Posted by zombie-a-go-go
I like the signing of Weber. He had a great run with Anaheim before last season. If he can return to form, he'll be huge. :thumbup:
isnt weber the guy with the really weird wind up?
ill take him and weathers. after the ortiz signing i was starting to think the reds wouldnt get any bullpen help
So are the Reds becoming Anaheim east?????? First Ortiz, now Weber???
The biggest problem with Weber is those glasses and the triple clutch with the glove. As long as his problems were not physical that are still present, he comes as one who fits the mold of a good, cheap gamble coming off a bad year but with recent success.
:D Now I'm very concerned. What will happen to Gapper and Mr. Red? This organization has absolutely no loyalty whatsoever. First they dump the "Old Lefthander" like yesterday's trash. Then RedsFest was cancelled. Then Barry "The Icon" Larkin was disposed of with all the finesse of a mob hit. Now we lose Gapper and Mr. Red due to corporate greed! I will NEVER attend another Reds game again!Quote:
Originally Posted by pedro
I was having a hard time placing who Ben Weber is, so I looked him up. He's got quite a kick! :eek:
http://sportsmed.starwave.com/i/maga...r_20021022.jpg
I'll be curious to see what kind of money Weathers and Weber will make.
actually the Reds are going to keep a well stocked "mascot pen" this year. O'Brien felt that they were still too "one dimensional" even after the addition of "gapper" to longtime standby "Mr. Red", and was quoted as saying "with the obvious lack of quality in our starting pitching we felt that we needed to do something to keep fans in their seats during those 15-5 blow outs, as we have concessions quotas to meet, otherwise we 'll have to get rid of Pepsi/Coke and replace it with KK Cola."Quote:
Originally Posted by dougflynn23
One year deals are good.
Weber was nails in the 2002 World Series. He was lights out. I hope he can return to that form. If so, we've just upgraded out bullpen TREMENDOUSLY. That's nice, because they are going to be worked.
Wonder what's up with Mercker. If we can sign him as well, I'll be totally satisfied with the 'pen. (well, Danny is still here, but that's a given I'm willing to overlook)
http://www.sports-wired.com/profiles/WE/tbc284.asp
http://anaheim.angels.mlb.com/NASApp..._ana&fext=.jsp
A couple more links to tell the Weber story. He is looking for a bounceback year, I'd be guessing he signed for about $500K-750K with some incentives.
http://sports.espn.go.com/mlb/player...e?statsId=6444Quote:
If the Angels need a strikeout, they'll summon Donnelly, Percival or Rodriguez. If they need a double play, Weber's their guy. His fastball added a little giddy-up with improved health, rising from 87-89 MPH in 2002 to 90-92 MPH last year. His out pitch is a nasty sinker, delivered by a guy who hides the ball amid flying elbows and a violently shaking head. He can field his position, and seven of nine runners trying to steal off him were thrown out.
:thumbup: I like these signings... a definate improvement.
See Ya Mr. Reidling.
I like both the signings - now I'd like a lefty to be added so Miley has some flexibility and then the bullpen becomes a positive (albeit a slight positive) rather than the huge negative it was last year.
Wow, if my numbers are right... we've had to increase the payroll (even if D'Lo walks).............. I'm feeling faint............ someone call 911!
Ok, Riedling to Florida for AJ Burnett. :D