Quick Winter Meetings update
Some quick notes from a session with Reds GM Walt Jocketty.
*The Reds have had talks with the agent for Miguel Cairo. Jocketty was optimistic Cairo could be re-signed this week. It would be for a big league contract.
*Talks are planned this week with the agent for LHP Arthur Rhodes
*Joey Votto’s agent, Danny Lozano, is here at the hotel. But Jocketty did not indicate talks were set up yet. As for getting deals done with Votto, Jay Bruce or other arbitration eligible guys…
“I don’t see anything happening on any of that stuff here,” Jocketty said.
When asked whether his reception to inquiries about Yonder Alonso are affected by Votto’s status…
“I think right now, Yonder is a guy that still figures in the organization,” Jocketty said. “It gives us protection. He believes that he’s working this winter to come in and compete for a spot on the bench next year to play some first and left field and be a left-handed hitter off the bench.”
*Asked about speculation of the Reds interest in Royals ace Zack Greinke:
“I haven’t had any discussions with them,” Jocketty said.
Otherwise, the Reds suite at the Swan & Dolphin Resort Hotel hasn’t been too busy.
More later…
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Mark Sheldon
Nice update. Been goin crazy since 2PM waiting for the press conference updates. Keep us informed Sheldon!
There are tons of rumors going around that the Reds may trade for Greinke. Do you think this would be a good deal? Who would be moved out of the rotation? Do you move someone like Bailey, Wood, Leake along with a couple of guys like Francisco and Sappelt? I think it would be awesome, but at what price tag?