Reds sign Phillips

Scott Proctor's Arm - A New York Yankees ... found this 1/5/2008 on yankees.lhblogs.com [flag]

Former Yankee Andy Phillips signed a minor-league deal with the Reds that included an invitation to spring training. The Reds have Scott Hatteberg at first base with top prospect Joey Votto close to being ready. But if they make a trade for pitching, Votto could go. This much I can tell you, when the Yankees play the Reds in Sarasota on March 6, I suspect Andy will be the story of the ... [link]

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A few minor moves
Published 1/5/2008 by Andrew Fletcher at Scott Proctor's Arm - A New York Yankees Blog
Ex-Yankee Andy Phillips signed a minor-league contract with the Cincinnati Reds, according to Peter Abraham. He was also invited to Spring Training. ...

Minor variations
Published 1/5/2008 by Dave & Aziz Nekoukar at NJ.com: Pride of the Yankees
Pete Abraham fills us in on the latest comings and goings: 1B Andy Phillips has signed a minor-league deal with the Cincinatti Reds. Here's hoping Andy gets some playing time and Cincinatti treats him well. His glove will surely be missed, especially if we have to endure much of Giambi at first next season. RHP Matt DeSalvo has signed a minor-league deal with the Atlanta Braves. Much like Phillips, we always liked DeSalvo's potential. ...

Reds acquire 6 on Friday; Votto a trading card for pitching?
Published 1/5/2008 by Deaner at Blue Collar Baseball
... One of the most interesting pieces of commentary concerning the Andy Phillips signing comes from LoHud, a Yankees blog written by beat writer Peter Abraham. Since the the Reds now have Scott Hatteberg, Andy Phillips, and Joey Votto at first base, could Votto be used as a trading card for pitching? This seems to be a likely scenario. I would be all for it if it helps bring someone like Eric Bedard to Cincy.

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