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reds44 · 01-15-2007, 02:14 PM

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Ross signs

The Reds signed David Ross to a two-year deal today, avoiding arbitration with the catcher.

The team also reached a minor league deal with Paul Wilson, who was also invited to major league camp.

Aaron Harang and Kyle Lohse are still arbitration eligible, and tomorrow (Tuesday) is the day for players and teams to exchange numbers.

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Jpup · 01-15-2007, 02:22 PM

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.

Phhhl · 01-15-2007, 02:35 PM

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Originally Posted by Jpup

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.

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.

maniem · 01-15-2007, 02:44 PM

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?

Redlegs · 01-15-2007, 02:49 PM

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.

Redlegs · 01-15-2007, 02:51 PM

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Originally Posted by maniem

Did Wayne sour on Claussen that much?

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.

dunner13 · 01-15-2007, 03:03 PM

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

Tom Servo · 01-15-2007, 03:04 PM

:wilson:

start printing the World Series tickets

Jpup · 01-15-2007, 03:06 PM

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Originally Posted by dunner13

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

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

Matt700wlw · 01-15-2007, 03:11 PM

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Originally Posted by Tom Servo

:wilson:

start printing the World Series tickets

For which team?

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CySeymour · 01-15-2007, 03:12 PM

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Originally Posted by Jpup

There is no reason for Harang to be this close to arbitration.

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.

Matt700wlw · 01-15-2007, 03:44 PM

Ross - 2yrs, $4.5 Million

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

fearofpopvol1 · 01-15-2007, 03:53 PM

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

Edd Roush · 01-15-2007, 03:56 PM

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

Danny Serafini · 01-15-2007, 04:04 PM

Total

01-15-2007, 02:22 PM	#2
Jpup Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Southern KY Posts: 6,967	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. __________________ "My mission is to be the ray of hope, the guy who stands out there on that beautiful field and owns up to his mistakes and lets people know it's never completely hopeless, no matter how bad it seems at the time. I have a platform and a message, and now I go to bed at night, sober and happy, praying I can be a good messenger." -Josh Hamilton

01-15-2007, 02:49 PM	#5
Redlegs Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Scout Seats Posts: 702	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.

01-15-2007, 03:03 PM	#7
dunner13 Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Posts: 589	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.

01-15-2007, 03:04 PM	#8
Tom Servo thirsty and miserable Join Date: May 2006 Location: NJ/NY Posts: 5,411	Re: Ross signs 2 year deal; Paul Wilson signed to minor league deal :wilson: start printing the World Series tickets __________________ "Since I've been with the Reds in 1989, we've never had a farm system this loaded," Bowden said. "If we were the New York Yankees and had unlimited dollars, we could have traded for Colon, (Jeff) Weaver, Rolen, (Cliff) Floyd, (Kenny) Rogers and Finley and gotten them all -- and still held onto our top five prospects. That's an amazing statement."

01-15-2007, 03:44 PM	#12
Matt700wlw Making sense of it all Join Date: Jan 2004 Posts: 26,131	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. __________________ An excited shade of Red

01-15-2007, 02:44 PM	#4
maniem Marty Moose!! Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Carmel, IN Posts: 194	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?

01-15-2007, 03:53 PM	#13
fearofpopvol1 Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: New York, NY Posts: 8,634	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.

01-15-2007, 03:56 PM	#14
Edd Roush Two-Time Batting Champ Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Loveland, OH Posts: 2,639	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

01-15-2007, 04:04 PM	#15
Danny Serafini 15 game winner Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Sultanes de Monterrey Posts: 4,172	Re: Ross signs 2 year deal; Paul Wilson signed to minor league deal Total

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