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Reds, Affeldt Finalize One-Year, $3M Deal

According to the Associated Press, the Cincinnati Reds and pitcher Jeremy Affeldt finalized their one-year, $3 million deal Wednesday.

Affeldt, who has appeared as a starter and a reliever in his career, has the ability to make over $1 million in performance bonuses next season.

He pitched as a reliever for the Colorado Rockies last season.

Via RealGM Staff Report


Reports: Reds, Affeldt Agree To One-Year Deal

Major-league sources tell Ken Rosenthal of FoxSports that Jeremy Affeldt has reached an agreement with the Cincinnati Reds on a one-year, $3 million contract.

Via RealGM Staff Report


Source: Affeldt, Reds Nearing Deal

In the hunt for pitching the entire offseason, the Reds appear close to making another significant addition to their staff.

A Major League source confirmed to MLB.com that free agent left-hander Jeremy Affeldt and Cincinnati are nearing a deal. The signing is still pending upon the final agreement on a dollar figure and a physical that has already been scheduled for early next week.

Foxsports.com first reported the story and said Affeldt's deal could be for one year at $3 million, plus incentives.

"There's nothing to announce," Reds' General Manager Wayne Krivsky said. "I can't deny that we've had conversations."

Via MLB.com


Reds Jan 2008 Archive

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    The Reds have had some preliminary discussions with the A's about RHP Joe Blanton.

  • Jocketty Joins Reds

    Former Cardinals' GM Walt Jocketty has joined the Reds as a special advisor to team President and Chief Executive Bob Castellini.

  • Reds Sign Phillips To Minor-League Deal

    The Reds on Friday signed infielder Andy Phillips to a minor league contract with an invitation to spring training.