David Weathers Rumors

Reds Interested In Atkins?

6:34pm: John Fay of the Cincinnati Enquirer spoke with the Reds and says it was the Rockies that called the Reds to see if they were interested in Atkins, adding that they are not. Fay cites the $3.4MM Atkins is owed and his position as reasons the Reds are not interested. Fay does say the Reds would be willing to add salary for the "right guy." He also says the Reds could trade a relief pitcher, but that it would probably not be Nick Masset. 4:45pm: The Reds have spoken to the Rockies about Garrett Atkins, according to Troy Renck...   Continue Reading

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Reds Avoid Arb With David Weathers

According to Joel Sherman of the New York Post, the Reds avoided arbitration with reliever David Weathers. He gets $3.5MM in '09 with a 2010 club option ($400K buyout). Weathers had asked for $4.6MM while the Reds countered at $3MM.   Continue Reading

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Reds Unlikely For Abreu, Sheets, Oliver Perez

John Fay of the Cincinnati Enquirer talked to Reds GM Walt Jocketty, who is currently focused on hammering out one-year deals for arbitration-eligible players David Weathers and Edwin Encarnacion. Fay inquired about free agents such as Bobby Abreu, Ben Sheets, and Oliver Perez. Jocketty indicated that all three are out of the Reds' price range.   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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Weathers Accepts Arb Offer

According to John Fay of the Cincinnati Enquirer, reliever David Weathers accepted the Reds' offer of arbitration. He's Reds property for '09 now, and he'll get a raise beyond this year's $2.75MM salary.   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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Giants Interested In Encarnacion

According to John Fay of the Cincinnati Enquirer, the Giants are interested in Reds third baseman Edwin Encarnacion. Fay considers EE the most likely Red to be traded, with Homer Bailey second on that list. Encarnacion, 26 in January, hit .251/.340/.466 in 582 plate appearances while playing poor defense. He's arbitration-eligible for the first time this winter, so he's under team control for three more seasons. Fay also notes that Walt Jocketty and Jim Bowden haven't matched up on a trade in over ten years, and Joey Votto isn't going anywhere. Yesterday ESPN's Jerry Crasnick said the Nationals explored trading...   Continue Reading

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Reds Sign Mike Lincoln, Still Like Weathers

10:43pm: Reds GM Walt Jocketty says that even with the Lincoln signing he still hopes to sign David Weathers. Four or five other teams are said to be in the mix for Stormy. We'll know by midnight Sunday whether Weathers will accept the Reds' offer of arbitration. 3:49pm: La Velle E. Neal III of the Minneapolis Star-Tribune says the Twins were "hot after" Lincoln and were "barely outbid" by the Reds. The Twins weren't in on Bob Howry though. 12:43pm: According to Troy E. Renck of the Denver Post, the Reds re-signed reliever Mike Lincoln to a two-year deal worth...   Continue Reading

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Rosenthal's Latest: Dunn, Burrell, Manny

6:16pm: MLB.com's Mark Bowman says the Braves are not interested in Dunn because they seek a right-handed bat. Does that rule out Raul Ibanez as well? 1:51pm: The latest from Ken Rosenthal: The Yankees, Rays, Red Sox, and Phillies are pursuing free agent outfielder Rocco Baldelli. Now that Adam Dunn wasn't offered arbitration, the market is starting to take shape. The Braves, Mariners, and Nationals are interested, and the Dodgers and Angels consider him a fallback option. How about Dunn and Russell Branyan in the same lineup? Rosenthal considers the Yankees another possibility. Teams considering Pat Burrell, who was also...   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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