Arthur Rhodes Rumors

Reds Sign Arthur Rhodes

FRIDAY: John Fay of the Cincy Enquirer says Rhodes passed his physical and the deal is official. THURSDAY: According to Ken Rosenthal, the Reds have reached a preliminary agreement with lefty reliever Arthur Rhodes on a two-year, $4MM deal. It's pending a physical. Rhodes was a Type B free agent, but the Marlins did not offer arbitration so they will not get draft pick compensation.   Continue Reading

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Reds Rumors: Rhodes, Reyes, Francoeur

10:18pm: Mike Berardino says the D'Backs are one of the other two Rhodes finalists. TUESDAY, 4:37pm: Rhodes' agent says he should make a decision within 24-48 hours. It's down to the Reds plus two unknown teams. MONDAY, 10:52pm: MLB.com's Mark Bowman says the Reds "may have some interest in Jeff Francoeur." However, the Braves don't want to move him. 8:35pm: A few Reds rumors this evening... The Reds met with the agents for Jerry Hairston Jr. and David Weathers and will meet again tonight. Weathers is already a Red for '09 after accepting arb, but his salary has yet to...   Continue Reading

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D'Backs Rumors: Clark, Punto, Rhodes, Unit

8:10pm: Piecoro says the D'Backs don't want to trade Snyder; in fact, they'd like to extend him. Piecoro notes talks with Eddie Guardado, but they didn't go far. And Japanese lefty Ken Takahashi is not on Arizona's radar. 7:20pm: The D'Backs have discussed a contract with Tony Clark for '09, says Gilbert. 6:20pm: Rosenthal says the D'Backs want to trade the more pricey Snyder to clear a path for Montero. They could then ink a Gregg Zaun type to back him up. 3:30pm: Gilbert says the D'Backs have a one-year offer out to Loretta. 3:18pm: MLB.com's Steve Gilbert says the...   Continue Reading

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Cafardo's Latest: Halladay, Hermida, Abreu

Time for a look at the latest column from Nick Cafardo of the Boston Globe. Relievers on the Tigers' radar: Trevor Hoffman, David Weathers, Arthur Rhodes, and Joe Beimel. Blue Jays J.P. Ricciardi is frank: "We will not trade Roy Halladay." Marlins right fielder Jeremy Hermida is said to interest the Reds, Rays, and Giants. John Perrotto says the Rays have inquired on Hermida. Cafardo believes the Dodgers will turn to Bobby Abreu, Pat Burrell, or Jermaine Dye if they fail to re-sign Manny Ramirez. Cafardo likes the Angels and Brewers as dark horses for Jake Peavy. Cafardo says not...   Continue Reading

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Winter Meetings Previews

We've added a few new Winter Meetings preview to the collection... Yahoo's Tim Brown runs through plans for all of the American and National League teams. Patrick Saunders of the Denver Post says the Rockies are all about left-handed relief help. They've got several trade chips to work with. Jim Salisbury of the Philadelphia Inquirer has the Phillies covered. You know the plan: starting pitcher, outfielder. Joe Strauss of the St. Louis Post-Dispatch reminds us of the Cardinals' wish list: starter, closer, lefthanded reliever. Arthur Rhodes would fit, but he's leaning toward the Reds. Strauss wonders if John Mozeliak can...   Continue Reading

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Reds Rumors: Gonzalez, Reyes, Beimel

Let's gather up the latest on the Reds. John Fay of the Cincinnati Enquirer figures the Reds would like to add a young shortstop. Alex Gonzalez was supposed to play winter ball but the plan changed. The Reds still hope he's ready for spring training. Kerry Wood is not likely, but the Reds have an offer out to Arthur Rhodes and maintain interest in David Weathers after offering him arbitration. MLB.com's Mark Sheldon throws a few new lefties into the mix: Dennys Reyes and Joe Beimel. Darren Oliver is not under consideration since he'd cost the Reds their second-round pick....   Continue Reading

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Reds Make Offer To Rhodes

According to MLB.com's Mark Sheldon, the Reds made an offer to free agent lefty reliever Arthur Rhodes. Rhodes currently has multiple offers on the table, according to his agent. Since Rhodes is 39, I'm guessing the proposals are for one year. The Cardinals made an offer to Rhodes last month, and the Tigers seem interested.   Continue Reading

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Marlins Decline To Offer Arb To Rhodes, Gonzalez, Lo Duca

According to MLB.com's Joe Frisaro, the Marlins declined to offer arbitration to Type B free agents Arthur Rhodes, Luis Gonzalez, and Paul Lo Duca. Rhodes might've been worth the risk, but the Marlins will play it safe.   Continue Reading

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Cards Make Offer To Rhodes

According to Derrick Goold of the St. Louis Post-Dispatch, the Cardinals made an offer to lefty reliever Arthur Rhodes. Rhodes' agent says nine teams expressed interest, and a handful made offers. More offers are forthcoming for the 39 year-old. Cardinals GM John Mozeliak continues to hammer out the details of a contract with Trever Miller; he hopes to add two lefties to the pen. Goold says the Cardinals are also considering two righthanded relievers in Brandon Lyon and Jason Isringhausen. Three other teams have expressed interest in Isringhausen, who would like to regain his job as the Cardinals' closer. The...   Continue Reading

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Reds Hope To Add Lefty Reliever

According to MLB.com's Mark Sheldon, Reds GM Walt Jocketty wants to add a lefty to the Reds bullpen. Jocketty says the Reds considered Trever Miller before it became apparent that he was close to a deal with the Cardinals. To build the bullpen back up, Jocketty said the Reds would consider Arthur Rhodes, Will Ohman, Darren Oliver, Dennys Reyes and Joe Beimel. Cincinnati could use a reliever since ex-Red Jeremy Affeldt signed with the Giants earlier in the week. The Reds have talked about bringing back two of their own free agents, David Weathers and Mike Lincoln. Teams are more...   Continue Reading

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