Reds Sign Harang to 4-year Deal

[Matt700wlw]

Great move.



They got it done, as I thought they would.

[IslandRed]

Nice work by the front office. I'm not a big fan of pitching deals longer than three years, but Harang's right in the age/durability zone that makes an extra year or two a sensible bet, particularly as a hedge against future pitching inflation. Well done.

[redsmetz]

Originally Posted by WilyMoROCKS

Great contract for the Reds.

The reality is, it's a great contract for Harang too. This money is not chump change regardless of whatever the market may be. All of these guys are making unbelievable money, period.

[redsmetz]

Originally Posted by Will M

Harang and his children and his grandchildren don't have money worries.
He gets security - rather than playing year by year and getting maximum dollars but risking injury.

The Reds save money ( assuming he doesn't get hurt ) by giving him the security.

Also Harang can play relaxed with usually is a plus for a player.

Also #2 - I don't see Harang as the type to 'mail it in' once he gets the money.

At the end of the Enquirer's blurb about this was this item:

He has made 80 consecutive starts without walking more than 3 batters

I didn't know that, but it's sweet! I want that for a long time!

[westofyou]

Originally Posted by WilyMoROCKS

Where are the Krivsky moves that were anywhere close to being as good as this one??

Riiight.

If you haven't noticed then you're looking for something else.

[Handofdeath]

Ted Lilly, Jeff Suppan, Vicente Padilla, and Gil Meche all got contracts paying more than 10 million a year. The Reds just signed the NL leader last season in wins, K's, and complete games for less than that for 4 years. Best signing of the offseason. Does anyone realize that the Reds could possible have the Cy Young award winner next season and the Gold Glove winner at SS and be paying less than 14 million a year for it?

[StillFunkyB]

[RedsBaron]

[westofyou]

Since the Reds won the WS here are their IP leaders for one season.

CINCINNATI REDS
SEASON
1991-2006

RSAA displayed only--not a sorting criteria
ERA vs. the league average displayed only--not a sorting criteria

INNINGS PITCHED               YEAR     IP      RSAA      ERA    
1    Jose Rijo                1993    257.1       44     1.56   
2    Bronson Arroyo           2006    240.2       41     1.20   
3    Aaron Harang             2006    234.1       28     0.73   
4    Tom Browning             1991    230.1       -4     -.49   
5    Tim Belcher              1992    227.2       -9     -.40   
6    John Smiley              1996    217.1       14     0.58   
7    Greg Swindell            1992    213.2       21     0.81   
8    Aaron Harang             2005    211.2       16     0.40   
9    Jose Rijo                1992    211         23     0.95   
10   Brett Tomko              1998    210.2       -3     -.21

[RedFanAlways1966]

Great news!

[Phhhl]

That's a lot of money, but he was on schedule to make a lot more in the next five years if he tested the free agent market. He has certainly earned it. This potentially gives the Reds 2-3 good starters for the next 4 or 5 years, provided Bailey delivers as advertised. If they can piece together two more in that time, it can be a hell of a staff. Fantastic move by the Reds.

[Jpup]

I thought the presser was going to be on Reds.com? It's 2:30 and no sign of it.

[Matt700wlw]

Originally Posted by Santo Alcala

That's a lot of money,

To us, yes.

In sports, it's a steal, especially with what he brings to the table

[westofyou]

Originally Posted by Jpup

I thought the presser was going to be on Reds.com? It's 2:30 and no sign of it.

Word has it it's COLD and SNOWY might be a delay due to weather.

[Jpup]

Originally Posted by westofyou

Word has it it's COLD and SNOWY might be a delay due to weather.

thanks man.