Ross signs 2 year deal; Paul Wilson signed to minor league deal
 

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Re: Ross signs 2 year deal; Paul Wilson signed to minor league deal
 

There is no reason for Harang to be this close to arbitration. He should already have been handed a long term contract. I'll hold out judgement on the Ross deal until I see the numbers.

Re: Ross signs 2 year deal; Paul Wilson signed to minor league deal
 

Somehow, I don't think it's going to be as easy as handing out a contract to Harang. Last year he clearly asserted himself as a quality major league starter, and guys like that are raking in HUGE money these days. The Reds are going to have to ante up to keep him long term. Theo Epstein and Brian Cashman are probably already projecting him in their 2009 rotations.

Re: Ross signs 2 year deal; Paul Wilson signed to minor league deal
 

I like Wilson, always have. If we had the Paul Wilson from a few years ago, he would have fit in nicely as our #4 starter. But I just don't understand why the Reds would bother signing a guy that has absolutely nothing left in the tank, yet pass on a guy like Claussen that is lefthanded, younger and has much more upside. Makes no sense. Did Wayne sour on Claussen that much?

Re: Ross signs 2 year deal; Paul Wilson signed to minor league deal
 

Paul Wilson can be a wildcard in the Reds rotation. He's been a forgotten man due to his injuries. If he can give them anything at all, it'll be a plus.

As for Ross, I felt he and Valentin was a nice one-two punch last season. Hopefully there's more where that came from.

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I've never been impressed with Claussen. I felt he lacked agressiveness in going after hitters. The age factor is a valid point and noted, however, I never really saw him being a major player for the Reds. Especially in the Great American Ball Park.

Re: Ross signs 2 year deal; Paul Wilson signed to minor league deal
 

Wilson's is a minor league deal so there is no risk. No downside at all to the signing.

Re: Ross signs 2 year deal; Paul Wilson signed to minor league deal
 

:wilson:

start printing the World Series tickets

Re: Ross signs 2 year deal; Paul Wilson signed to minor league deal
 

except he will be wasting resources that could be better spent somewhere else.

Re: Ross signs 2 year deal; Paul Wilson signed to minor league deal
 

For which team? :p:

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To be honest, if I am Harang, I want to go to arbitration, if Cincinnati isn't giving me a huge contract. Concidering his stats have been equal to or better than Zito's the last couple of season, it isn't unrealistic for him to look for a 10m or better contract.

Re: Ross signs 2 year deal; Paul Wilson signed to minor league deal
 

Ross - 2yrs, $4.5 Million



LaRue - $5 million...and that for one year of his deal.

Re: Ross signs 2 year deal; Paul Wilson signed to minor league deal
 

That Ross deal is very managable, even with a dropoff last season. I also see no risk in the Paul Wilson minor league signing.

Re: Ross signs 2 year deal; Paul Wilson signed to minor league deal
 

4.5 million per or total. If that's total, looks like we just got him at a very reasonable rate. Good deal Wayne

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