Elmer Dessens..

[Reds]

is a free agent, the Reds should offer him a minor league contract.

-that is all. goodnight now.

[bleedsred]

though i really liked dessens back in the day......i'll pass. the guy does seem like one of the good guys though. good luck to elmer.

[Reds]

he had a minor league tryout/contract with SF something happened... this is a valuable releaver sitting on the shelves.. don't get it.

[Hondo]

Close this thread before the Front Office reads it and gets an "Idea"

[BigJohn]

Heck, I think Casey could still play too!

HA!
:lol:

[bounty37h]

I had no idea this dude was still playing.

[Reds]

He was with the Mets last season. He is 40 but posted a 4-2 record with a 2.30 ERA in 47 innings last year.

[bshall2105]

he had a minor league tryout/contract with SF something happened... this is a valuable releaver sitting on the shelves.. don't get it.

We don't really need a reliever right now, we have starters coming back soon, which will give us more in house relief pitching options. Also, Arredondo has been good so far on rehab, and will have to be on the major league roster.

[BuckeyeRed27]

I think we should see if Michael Tucker and Dimitri Young are available too.

[markymark69]

though i really liked dessens back in the day......i'll pass. the guy does seem like one of the good guys though. good luck to elmer.

I would agree. He was a much better pitcher than I ever thought he would be while with the Reds and carved a nice career for himself - but I don't think we need to go down that road.

Not a bad thought though.

[ruREaDy2]

Elmer is like 40 man! He was effective like 8-10 years ago, but not now. Heck, let's go get Pete Harnish, Steve Parris and Juan Guzman while we're at it! :alcohol:

[Reds]

No, I refuse to acknowledge he's wasted up. 2.40 ERA! AR is older than him.

[will5979]

Is Pokey still available as well? We need someone to fill the void at 2B till BP gets back.

Willie Greene could be offered to play some for Rolen.

How about Chris Stynes or Mike Frank? Then if we get Dimitri back we could once again have the fabulous OF of Young, Frank, & Stynes! :lol:

[will5979]

Elmer is like 40 man! He was effective like 8-10 years ago, but not now. Heck, let's go get Pete Harnish, Steve Parris and Juan Guzman while we're at it! :alcohol:

Whatever you do don't forget Ron Villone, Steve Avery, Scott Williamson, and Gabe White...whohooooooo Party like its 1999!

[Vottomatic]

Where's Brandon Larson?

[VottoFan54]

No, I refuse to acknowledge he's wasted up. 2.40 ERA! AR is older than him.

He actually wouldn't be bad to sign to a minor league contract if he would agree and then bring him up if and when he is ready. He had a good year last year and his splits were pretty close to even.

[CelticFC]

Where's Brandon Larson?

There was a post game radio show at like Applebees or something and he was the guest, and signed my hat. Cool guy, but told me Paul Wilson was going to lead them to the playoffs. Liar.

[bounty37h]

"This guy here's dead."
"Well, cross him off then!"