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Trade: A's Send Saarloos To Reds For Shafer

The Athletics announced today the club has acquired right-handed pitcher David Shafer and a player to be named later from the Reds organization in exchange for right-handed pitcher Kirk Saarloos and a player to be named later.

Via MLB.com


Vern Ruhle Dies At Age 55

Vern Ruhle, a former major league pitcher and coach for several teams, died after a yearlong battle with cancer. He was 55.

Ruhle died Saturday at M.D. Anderson Cancer Center in Houston of complications from treatment for multiple myeloma, a cancer of the bone marrow, the Cincinnati Reds said Sunday.

Via Yahoo.com


Bonds: McGwire, Rose Belong In HOF

Barry Bonds thinks Mark McGwire and Pete Rose belong in the Hall of Fame.

The Baseball Writers' Association of America elected Cal Ripken Jr. and Tony Gwynn to the Hall last week, but denied McGwire. The former slugger ranks seventh on the career list with 583 home runs, but his legacy was tarnished when he stonewalled Congress two years ago amid accusations of steroid use.

Via Associated Press


Reds Jan 2007 Archive

  • Reds, Ross Agree To Two-Year Deal

    The Cincinnati Reds on Monday avoided arbitration with David Ross, signing the catcher to a two-year contract.

  • Reds Acquire Keppinger From Royals

    The Reds obtained infielder Jeff Keppinger from the Royals on Wednesday for minor league pitcher Russ Haltiwanger.

  • Griffey Healing As Expected

    The latest tests of Ken Griffey Jr.'s broken left hand appeared to bring positive news.