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Reds Will Try To Sign Votto To Extension

Joey Votto is signed through the 2013 season and the Reds haven't ruled out inking him to a contract extension before he hits the open market.

"I think that's a challenge, but we've got a lot of challenges," Reds CEO Bob Castellini said. "It's certainly something we would want to do."

Votto, 28, signed a three-year, $38 million contract that covered the remaining three years of his arbitration eligibility last winter.

He is due to make $9.5 million in 2012 and $17 million in 2013, plus he is still due $3.5 million of his $6 million signing bonus.

Via MLB.com


Reds Reach Agreement With Jose Arredondo

The Reds have reached agreement on a two-year deal with right-handed reliever Jose Arredondo, their last player left in salary arbitration, according to an ESPN.com report on Thursday.

Via ESPN.com


Source: Reds Invite Jeff Francis To Spring Training

The Reds have agreed with free agent pitcher Jeff Francis on a minor league deal that includes an invitation to spring training camp, a baseball source said.

Francis will earn a base salary of $1.5M if he makes the Reds' big league roster, the source said. The deal includes performance bonuses based on starts that could increase his total payout to $3.25M.

He signed a one-year deal with Kansas City and went 6-16 with a 4.82 ERA in 31 starts last season.

Via ESPN.com


Reds Acquire Wilson Valdez, Willie Harris

The Reds acquired infielder Wilson Valdez from the Phillies for minor league pitcher Jeremy Horst on Wednesday, another move to add depth to their bench.

The Reds also announced that they had signed utility player Willie Harris, a free agent from the Mets.

Via ESPN.com


Reds, Madson Finalize $8.5M Deal

The Reds have finalized their one-year, $8.5 million contract with reliever Ryan Madson.

The deal calls for a $6 million salary this year, of which $2 million is deferred until Nov. 1 and $2 million until Nov. 1, 2013.

It includes a $11 million mutual option for 2013 with a $2.5 million buyout.

Via Associated Press


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