thelosscolumn.com - 12/11/2008
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The big news you’ve no doubt already heard from the winter meetings: listless backstop Ramon Hernandez has been traded to the Reds .
To which the Orioles fanbase responded, “someone took Ramon??”
Seriously, this is a great move, and further proof that AndyMac is some kind ...
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cincinnati.reds.mlb.com - 12/9/2008
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LAS VEGAS --- Getting catching help was something
the Reds considered premium this offseason and Ramon Hernandez...
was on the short list from the start. After weeks of on and off talks, the Reds completed a trade on Tuesday that brought Hernandez to ...
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Reds complete swap for O's Hernandez | reds.com: News
jinaz-reds.blogspot.com - 12/11/2008
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Today marks the first trade of the offseason
for the Reds: Sent: Ryan Freel, Justin Turner, and...
Brandon Waring Acquired: Ramon Hernandez + ~$2 million First, what the Reds got: Ramon Hernandez, 32-year old catcher Year ...
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Reds acquire Ramon Hernandez
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... the Triple-A phase of the draft and right-handed pitcher Andrew Barb (Seattle Mariners) in the Double-A phase. As well, Ramon Hernandez was surprised by his trade to Cincinnati (as if we were); Aubrey Huff won the Outstanding Designated Hitter Award -- well deserved for his 'comeback' year in '08; Scott Erickson yearns for a comeback to the major leagues (why?); Orioles Hangout's Tony Pente likes the results from the Hernandez trade as does the Loss Column along with Around the Harbor, & Pete Kerzel gives us his take on ...
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rotoauthority.com 12/12/2008 — On Tuesday , the Orioles sent Ramon Hernandez and cash to the Reds for Ryan Freel and two minor leaguers. Let's take a look at the fantasy fallout.
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Freel traded for Ramon Hernandez
redreporter.com 12/9/2008 — It looks like it's a done deal. From Rosenthal :
The Reds have reached preliminary agreement with the Orioles on a trade that will send catcher Ramon Hernandez to Cincinnati for outfielder Ryan Freel and two prospects, according to a ...
Ex-Oriole Hernandez 'surprised' by his trade -
baltimoresun.com 12/11/2008 — LAS VEGAS - Former Orioles catcher Ramon Hernandez knew he would eventually be replaced by prospect Matt Wieters . He just didn't expect it to happen this soon. "I know they like that kid Wieters, and I know they want to make a role for him, but I was ...
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pressboxonline.com 12/10/2008 — Orioles Trade Hernandez to Reds By Pete Kerzel Online Exclusive The Ramon Hernandez era ended Tuesday when the Orioles dealt the veteran catcher to the Cincinnati Reds for utility man Ryan Freel and two minor leaguers. Whether that means the Matt ...
Ramon Hernandez Contract Exchange?
mlbtraderumors.com 12/12/2008 — According to Roch Kubatko of MASN Online , one of the teams interested in catcher Ramon Hernandez would like to swap contracts. The team would send the Orioles a utility guy who can play the infield and outfield.
Kubatko goes on to note ...
Reds get Ramon Hernandez for Freel and 2 prospects
dunnanddunner.com 12/10/2008 — I'm late to the game for this since I was at work all day, but the deal mentioned yesterday is official as it needs to be for me to say its official. Reds.com LAS VEGAS --- The Reds appear to be "very, very close" to acquiring catcher Orioles ...
The Freel is gone
blue-collarbaseball.blogspot.com 12/10/2008 — Ryan Freel is no longer a member of the Cincinnati Reds, nor is his "little friend" Farney . The Reds completed a trade to send Freel to the Baltimore Orioles for veteran catcher, Ramon Hernandez. Obviously Freel was a BCB favorite. He was a small, ...
UPDATE: Rizzo on Rule 5 Pick Terrell Young —
Nationals Journal 12/11/2008
The Rule 5 Draft is seconds away from starting, but two Nationals officials confirmed to me the team will select RHP Terrell Young from the Cincinnati Reds with the first overall pick. Young, 24, went 2-5 with a 2.88 ERA this season in Class A. His ...