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 Cincinnati from the Orioles in exchange for ...
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news.cincinnati.com - 12/13/2008
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Call Jay Bruce a six-tool player. He can
hit, hit for power, throw, field, run and lobby....
The lobbying part has come into play in the offseason. Bruce is trying to persuade Jerry Hairston Jr. to return to the Reds. "I've been talking to Jerry a lot," ...
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google.com - 12/10/2008
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1 day ago LAS VEGAS (AP) The Cincinnati
Reds plugged a hole behind the plate, acquiring Ramon...
Hernandez from the Baltimore Orioles for frustrated utilityman Ryan Freel and two minor leaguers Tuesday. The rebuilding Orioles also receive infield ...
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The Associated Press: Reds send Freel to Orioles in deal ...
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Reds get Ramon Hernandez for Freel and 2 prospects
Dunn and Dunner —
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 catcher Ramon Hernandez in a trade for utility player Ryan Freel, a source told MLB.com.The Orioles are pitching in 1 million dollars with the deal also. The 2 prospects named are Justin Turner and Brandon Waring. Thanks to Redsminorleagues.com for doing the dirty work and posting the scouting reports on both of those players for me to copy and paste. Justin Turner - ...
The Freel is gone
Blue Collar Baseball —
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, scrappy, Pete Rose-type player, that made the most out of his ability with an intense drive and passion for the game. I've said this in the comments sections of several Reds blogs today, but Ryan Freel was the hardest playing Red since Pete and will probably remain second to Pete on the all-time Reds hustle ranking. I'm certainly going to miss him in a Reds uniform, but to be honest, he wasn't going to get any playing time in ...
What Do We Know Speculate?
YFSF —
... The Orioles traded Ramon Hernandez to Cincinnati, seemingly further depleting the number of teams who could be interested in the services of Jason Varitek. ...
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