Reds Tidbits (2009 season)

[schwab]

Reds re-sign Lincoln to two-year deal | reds.com: News

Jocketty also looking to bring back Weathers, Hairston

CINCINNATI -- The Reds' goal to retain three of their key free agents is one-third complete.

On Thursday, right-handed reliever Mike Lincoln was re-signed to a two-year contract worth $4 million, becoming the first major offseason transaction for the club. Reds general manager Walt Jocketty is also trying to bring back reliever David Weathers and infielder/outfielder Jerry Hairston Jr. before the week ends. Jocketty didn't think negotiations were far apart with either player.

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[billmac91]

Reds have officially traded Homer Bomer for Jermanie Dye.

Just ran across ESPN bottom line, as per Dayton Daily News.

[schwab]

Originally Posted by billmac91

Redss have officially traded Homer Bomer for Jermanie Dye.

Just ran across ESPN bottom line, as per Dayton Daily News.

I love you man

[billmac91]

Originally Posted by schwab

I love you man

yeah...great pickup for the Reds

[schwab]

Originally Posted by billmac91

yeah...great pickup for the Reds

No I mean seriously man

YouTube - Oh billy

Your username made it too easy

If the Reds can get Jermaine Dye for a pitcher who goes by the name of Homer, then, by all means, make that trade. If there are more players involved, I'd love to know who they are before I can start running naked through the 'hood. On the surface, the Reds win this trade big time.

[buckeyefool]

Reds issued a statement denying the trade rumors and say they haven't talked to the whitesox since Thanksgiving.
Reds deny Bailey-for-Dye trade rumor | reds.com: News

On Sunday night, general manager Walt Jocketty categorically denied a report from the Dayton Daily News that young starter Homer Bailey was traded to the White Sox for outfielder Jermaine Dye. The story cited an anonymous source saying that the deal was done and would be announced by the end of the week.

[billmac91]

Originally Posted by buckeyefool

Reds issued a statement denying the trade rumors and say they haven't talked to the whitesox since Thanksgiving.
Reds deny Bailey-for-Dye trade rumor | reds.com: News

On Sunday night, general manager Walt Jocketty categorically denied a report from the Dayton Daily News that young starter Homer Bailey was traded to the White Sox for outfielder Jermaine Dye. The story cited an anonymous source saying that the deal was done and would be announced by the end of the week.

damn...sorry schwab...it definately ran across the bottom of ESPN during Sportscenter tonight. Figures ESPN would run it, before verifying it.

[crazybuckfan40]

I still have high hopes for Homer...I hope it is not true...

[schwab]

Originally Posted by crazybuckfan40

I still have high hopes for Homer...I hope it is not true...

So either way, one of us is happy

[scott91575]

At the end of Sportscenter they just announced it again. Weird if the Reds are denying it. If true, what is Dye signed for? I honestly think Bailey is not going to be any good, so it would be a great trade.

[scott91575]

Looks like Dye is signed through next year (at 11.5 million) with a mutual option for 2010 (12 million with a 1 million buyout).

[buckeyefool]

Originally Posted by scott91575

At the end of Sportscenter they just announced it again. Weird if the Reds are denying it. If true, what is Dye signed for? I honestly think Bailey is not going to be any good, so it would be a great trade.

Did a quick check of several websites ( cbs sports, fox sports, espn, local cincy papers) only espn tv and ddn are reporting the trade, its not even on espns website. should be interesting to see how it shakes out.

[schwab]

If DDN is in, then Hal McCoy is in. If Hal McCoy is in, I am in.

Holla

[generaladm]

They were talking about it on the Cincinnati local news, too. Said it was unconfirmed, but referred to Hal McCoy saying it's as good as done. I like the idea of trading Homer, but I think the Reds should get more for him. Dye can contribute immediately, but how long will he play for the Reds? Even if Homer doesn't live up to expectations, he could be a serviceable bullpen guy for several years. Dye would be a hired gun for 2-3 years, max, and his bat won't fix what's really wrong with the Reds. I like Dye as a player, but I think the Sox should be the team throwing in an extra player, not the Reds.

[jlb1705]

I don't like trading for expensive 35-year old outfielders - but I am all about trading a pitcher with at 10-cent head whose best stuff tops out at 90mph with no movement for a league average position player.