Tracy Jones (02-12-2020)
I view this as a "courtesy" signing. Headed for AAA until he dominates there.
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HammerTime (02-13-2020),HokieRed (02-12-2020),Ron Madden (02-12-2020)
Old school 1983 (02-13-2020)
Probably just some insurance for Moose having to man third in Geno's absence. Even with the awful finish he had an .829 OPS vs RHP last year so I don't see the harm in giving him a look.
DocRed (02-12-2020)
He's fun, he can hit and play multiple positions. Good signing
Perhaps they could schedule a gold chain giveaway game.
I have to think Dietrich was hurt during the slump period last year.
He didn’t look able to hit. There was such a dramatic fall off that something had to be wrong.
Reds must think things can improve or they wouldn’t have signed him, even to this minor league deal.
MrRedSkull (02-13-2020),Old school 1983 (02-13-2020)
I don't see any way he makes the squad unless there is an injury. But, it is good to have insurance in case of one. He's the type of guy who could step in and get hot for a month and you wouldn't miss a beat. We've also seem him ice cold. But, his history says he has some talent with the bat.
mth123 (02-13-2020),Ron Madden (02-13-2020),Tom Servo (02-12-2020)
(Referring to Jack Hannahan signing with a Korean team)
Since there are no teams on the moon, I guess South Korea's far enough from Cincinnati to satisfy me.
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HammerTime (02-13-2020)
Really hoping hit by pitch guy doesn’t accrue any meaningful playing time
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