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TOBTTReds · 11-19-2006, 12:09 PM

http://sports.espn.go.com/mlb/news/story?id=2668306

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The Reds focused on improving their bullpen at last year's trading deadline. Apparently there's still work to be done.

Stanton
ESPN's Peter Gammons is reporting that Cincinnati and left-handed reliever Mike Stanton have agreed to a two-year contract.

ESPN.com's Jayson Stark reports that the contract also contains a vesting option for a third season.

The 39-year-old Stanton was 7-7 with eight saves and a 3.99 ERA in 82 appearances with the Nationals and Giants last season.

The Reds' closer situation is unsettled with Eddie Guardado out for next season following elbow surgery and club saves leader David Weathers a free agent. Stanton is a possibility to fill that role.

Edskin · 11-19-2006, 12:12 PM

Meh........

captainmorgan07 · 11-19-2006, 12:16 PM

very intersting move here veteran prescense in then pen decent numbers with teh nationals but who's wouldn't be if they played in that grand canyon

NJReds · 11-19-2006, 12:20 PM

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Originally Posted by captainmorgan07

very intersting move here veteran prescense in then pen decent numbers with teh nationals but who's wouldn't be if they played in that grand canyon

Actually. His numbers weren't great in Washington. He had success last year after being dealt to San Francisco.

26 g, 4-2, 8 saves, 23.1 IP, 23 H, 8 ER, 1 HR, 6 BB, 18 K, 3.09 ERA, 1.24 WHIP.

wheels · 11-19-2006, 12:21 PM

How old is he?

Sixty?

PuffyPig · 11-19-2006, 12:22 PM

His DIPS ERA has actually been great for a number of years.

I rememeber what Guardado's presence did for the whole bullpen last year, with everyone having a more defining role.

Stanton could be like Todd Jones. Not great stuff, but enough to get by for an inning, and gives us better overall depth in the bullpen. He would certainly be a stabilizing influence for guys like Bray, Coffey and Majewski.

edabbs44 · 11-19-2006, 12:23 PM

Great.

MrCinatit · 11-19-2006, 12:23 PM

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Originally Posted by wheels

How old is he?
Sixty?

No, you're way off.
He's 59 years, 12 months.

Patrick Bateman · 11-19-2006, 12:24 PM

Hard to say if it's a good signing since we don't know the money yet, but the guy has been a good pitcher the last 3 seasons.

He keeps the ball in the park and has been pretty unlucky the last couple years. he's a better pitcher than his ERA indicates. Since he's 39 and we gave him a 2-year deal, I'm guessing we didn't have to pay a ton of money. If that's the case, this signing shouldn't be too bad.

He's also not really a true LOOGY, as he's a pretty similar pitcher vs. both sides of the plate.

He's not a great pitcher, but he should be pretty decent, which is better than most of the guys trotted out last season. He's an improvement. This signing will come down to the $$$$ for me.

edabbs44 · 11-19-2006, 12:26 PM

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Originally Posted by Austin Kearns

Hard to say if it's a good signing since we don't know the money yet, but the guy has been a good pitcher the last 3 seasons.

He keeps the ball in the park and has been pretty unlucky the last couple years. he's a better pitcher than his ERA indicates. Since he's 39 and we gave him a 2-year deal, I'm guessing we didn't have to pay a ton of money. If that's the case, this signing shouldn't be too bad.

He's also not really a true LOOGY, as he's a pretty similar pitcher vs. both sides of the plate.

He's not a great pitcher, but he should be pretty decent, which is better than most of the guys trotted out last season. He's an improvement. This signing will come down to the $$$$ for me.

Expect the money to not be too low...WK has shown a great ability to outbid all, even himself, when it comes to Stanton like players.

UKFlounder · 11-19-2006, 12:32 PM

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Originally Posted by edabbs44

Expect the money to not be too low...WK has shown a great ability to outbid all, even himself, when it comes to Stanton like players.

Such as....?

OnBaseMachine · 11-19-2006, 12:36 PM

Great. The Reds signed another senior citizen reliever. When will they ever learn?

Justin Speier please.

vaticanplum · 11-19-2006, 12:38 PM

I saw a lot of Stanton during his years with the Yankees. He never instilled total faith when he came to the mound but he did noticeably improve during his tenure with them so that's a point in his favor. I just looked up his stats and he has a 3.81 career ERA which is not bad. It's important to note though that he started playing major league baseball when I was in elementary school.

Could be a good pickup depending on the money.

Krusty · 11-19-2006, 12:56 PM

Still waiting for the Reds to sign RHP Eric Gagne to be the closer.

Mario-Rijo · 11-19-2006, 01:02 PM

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Originally posted by OnBaseMachine
Justin Speier please.

Signed with the Angels per ESPN.

11-19-2006, 12:12 PM	#2
Edskin Worth The Wait Join Date: Jul 2000 Location: Oklahoma City Posts: 4,114	Re: Mike Stanton a Red Meh........

11-19-2006, 12:16 PM	#3
captainmorgan07 got alil captain in u? Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Bridgeport Ohio Posts: 4,839	Re: Mike Stanton a Red very intersting move here veteran prescense in then pen decent numbers with teh nationals but who's wouldn't be if they played in that grand canyon

11-19-2006, 12:21 PM	#5
wheels Dented and Spent Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Columbus, Ohio Posts: 6,539	Re: Mike Stanton a Red How old is he? Sixty? __________________ "Opening Day.... Pfffft! We get all excited, thinking they're gonna have some kinda great year....Same thing over and over. Disappointment. What time do you want me to come over?" - My Dad. Opening Day 2012.

11-19-2006, 12:22 PM	#6
PuffyPig Member Join Date: Mar 2002 Posts: 9,743	Re: Mike Stanton a Red His DIPS ERA has actually been great for a number of years. I rememeber what Guardado's presence did for the whole bullpen last year, with everyone having a more defining role. Stanton could be like Todd Jones. Not great stuff, but enough to get by for an inning, and gives us better overall depth in the bullpen. He would certainly be a stabilizing influence for guys like Bray, Coffey and Majewski.

11-19-2006, 12:23 PM	#7
edabbs44 Box of Frogs Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: NJ Posts: 15,825	Re: Mike Stanton a Red Great.

11-19-2006, 12:24 PM	#9
Patrick Bateman One and a half men Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Calgary, AB Posts: 5,462	Re: Mike Stanton a Red Hard to say if it's a good signing since we don't know the money yet, but the guy has been a good pitcher the last 3 seasons. He keeps the ball in the park and has been pretty unlucky the last couple years. he's a better pitcher than his ERA indicates. Since he's 39 and we gave him a 2-year deal, I'm guessing we didn't have to pay a ton of money. If that's the case, this signing shouldn't be too bad. He's also not really a true LOOGY, as he's a pretty similar pitcher vs. both sides of the plate. He's not a great pitcher, but he should be pretty decent, which is better than most of the guys trotted out last season. He's an improvement. This signing will come down to the $$$$ for me.

11-19-2006, 12:36 PM	#12
OnBaseMachine Member Join Date: Jun 2004 Posts: 34,660	Re: Mike Stanton a Red Great. The Reds signed another senior citizen reliever. When will they ever learn? Justin Speier please. __________________ I miss Adam Dunn.

11-19-2006, 12:38 PM	#13
vaticanplum Has big taste Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Pittsburgh Posts: 6,704	Re: Mike Stanton a Red I saw a lot of Stanton during his years with the Yankees. He never instilled total faith when he came to the mound but he did noticeably improve during his tenure with them so that's a point in his favor. I just looked up his stats and he has a 3.81 career ERA which is not bad. It's important to note though that he started playing major league baseball when I was in elementary school. Could be a good pickup depending on the money.

11-19-2006, 12:56 PM	#14
Krusty Member Join Date: May 2000 Location: Williamsport, PA Posts: 12,311	Re: Mike Stanton a Red Still waiting for the Reds to sign RHP Eric Gagne to be the closer. __________________ If you think small, you'll go nowhere in life.

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