Reds Negotiating With Ramon Hernandez
MLB Rumors - MLBTradeRumors.com —
... Cincinnati GM Walt Jocketty told John Fay of the Cincinnati Enquirer that he had met with Hernandez's agent, and gave a very neutral view of the negotiations between the team and the player: "We’ve made some progress. I don’t know if we’re close. But we’ll try to work something out.” As ...
Reds: Reds declining catcher Hernandez option but trying to keep him, too
Ohio Sports Report —
... could get paid $8.5 million next season if the team would just pick up his option. But it's not looking likely that the Reds are going to do that, according to the Cincinnati Enquirer. It's looking like the team is going to buy him out for $1 million, which is still a nice payday for a guy who didn't play after mid-July due to knee surgery. The rumor is that the team will try to re-sign the 11-year vet after that. Cincinnati GM Walt Jocketty has met with Hernandez's agent. "We've made some progress. I don't know if we're close. But we'll try to work something out," he said. ...
Reds declining catcher Hernandez option but trying to keep him, too
MLB - Sports Rumors - Yahoo! Sports —
... could get paid $8.5 million next season if the team would just pick up his option. But it's not looking likely that the Reds are going to do that, according to the Cincinnati Enquirer. ...
Red Reposter - How Much Do You Want Ramon Hernandez Back?
Red Reporter —
... are always problematic for a hitter, he seems to have put these concerns to rest with a strong September. For 2010, expect a very different Jay Bruce, one who finally lives up to his No. 1 prospect billing. A .275-.285 average with 30 home runs doesn't seem out of the question. If he is able to maintain his plate discipline gains, he could post an OPS in the .900s as well, with the high .900s a possibility and 1.000—while a reach—not out of the question."
The Fay says the Reds are talking to Ramon Hernandez about his contract They hold an $8.5 ...
Design The 2010 Reds Infield
Redleg Nation —
... Catcher: Hanigan should be the starting catcher. The Reds have to make a decision on Ramon Hernandez’s $8.5 million option by Nov 15. John Fay reported Thursday that the Reds will not pick up the expensive option, but that the two sides are talking now to bring him back at a lower rate. ...
