Guest bengalrick Posted December 27, 2004 Report Share Posted December 27, 2004 pic on 1360, just said that he has heard something about a big name free agent signing in cincy... he said he knows more, but not allowed to talk about it... he did say (hinting) we do need an ace... can't wait to hear... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest BengalsOwn Posted December 27, 2004 Report Share Posted December 27, 2004 I've been reading stuff online about this. I can't wait to hear who it is. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
|Bunghole| Posted December 27, 2004 Report Share Posted December 27, 2004 I just hope it's a starting pitcher or an evil cyborg twin of Junior's that can't get injured.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest BengalsOwn Posted December 27, 2004 Report Share Posted December 27, 2004 It is a #1 high caliber pitcher. I can't wait. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest BengalsOwn Posted December 27, 2004 Report Share Posted December 27, 2004 info: [url="http://www.redszone.com/forums/showthread.php?t=30680&page=1&pp=30"]http://www.redszone.com/forums/showthread....80&page=1&pp=30[/url] Should be announced around 2:00. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest BengalsOwn Posted December 27, 2004 Report Share Posted December 27, 2004 I'm guessing Derek Lowe. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BuckWoody Posted December 27, 2004 Report Share Posted December 27, 2004 So far its been rumored to be Derek Lowe, Kevin Millwood, or Odalis Perez. I may just be on the verge of becoming a Dan O'Brien fan. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest oldschooler Posted December 27, 2004 Report Share Posted December 27, 2004 [quote name='BuckWoody' date='Dec 27 2004, 12:26 PM']So far its been rumored to be Derek Lowe, Kevin Millwood, or Odalis Perez. I may just be on the verge of becoming a Dan O'Brien fan. [right][post="30444"][/post][/right][/quote] Rumor being the keyword. I`m listening to 1360 ...they are talking about the Packers. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
|Bunghole| Posted December 27, 2004 Report Share Posted December 27, 2004 Whatever happened to the Randy Johnson deal? I knew initially one of the teams involved backed out (Dodgers?) but did it ever get done? Is RJ now a member of the Evil Empire?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest BengalsOwn Posted December 27, 2004 Report Share Posted December 27, 2004 It's Eric Milton. 14-6 last year with an ERA in the high 4's. Not bad Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest BengalsOwn Posted December 27, 2004 Report Share Posted December 27, 2004 [quote name='oldschooler' date='Dec 27 2004, 02:53 PM']Rumor being the keyword. I`m listening to 1360 ...they are talking about the Packers. [right][post="30451"][/post][/right][/quote] Because it's a national radio broadcast right now from Fox... 700WLW said it was Milton btw. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest oldschooler Posted December 27, 2004 Report Share Posted December 27, 2004 [quote name='BengalsOwn' date='Dec 27 2004, 12:58 PM']It's Eric Milton. 14-6 last year with an ERA in the high 4's. Not bad [right][post="30456"][/post][/right][/quote] Age: 29 Height: 6-3 Weight: 208 lbs. Bats: Left Throws: Left Pos: SP Born: August 4, 1975, State College, PA Full Name: Eric Robert Milton College: Maryland | Others Experience: 7 years [b]2004 Salary: $9,000,000 [/b] [url="http://sports.espn.go.com/mlb/players/profile?statsId=5944"]http://sports.espn.go.com/mlb/players/profile?statsId=5944[/url] That sure doesn`t look like a salary the Reds would match or out do. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest BengalsOwn Posted December 27, 2004 Report Share Posted December 27, 2004 [quote name='oldschooler' date='Dec 27 2004, 03:03 PM']Age: 29 Height: 6-3 Weight:Â 208 lbs. Bats:Â Left Throws: Left Pos:Â SP Born: August 4, 1975, State College, PA Full Name: Eric Robert Milton College: Maryland | Others Experience: 7 years [b]2004 Salary: $9,000,000 [/b] [url="http://sports.espn.go.com/mlb/players/profile?statsId=5944"]http://sports.espn.go.com/mlb/players/profile?statsId=5944[/url] That sure doesn`t look like a salary the Reds would match or out do. [right][post="30461"][/post][/right][/quote] I doubt they paid him over $5 mil a year. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest oldschooler Posted December 27, 2004 Report Share Posted December 27, 2004 [quote]2003 Season It's remarkable that Eric Milton had a 2003 season at all. The lefthander underwent major knee surgery in spring training and was a long shot to return to the staff. The amount of cartilage that was removed threatened his career, but Milton returned to the rotation for three September starts. He landed a bullpen role in the postseason. 2004 Outlook While there is some concern that Milton's left knee could become arthritic, the Phillies acquired him in exchange for reliever Carlos Silva, infielder Nick Punto and a player to be named. To take pressure off his knee, Milton is attempting to lose weight. That raises a concern, too, because in September, he was 20 pounds lighter and had lost a few MPH. That may have been from inactivity or the weight loss.[/quote] This could be the reason. This was written before the 2004 season....but who knows.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest BengalsOwn Posted December 27, 2004 Report Share Posted December 27, 2004 CINCINNATI -- Cincinnati Reds general manager Dan O'Brien today announced the signing of free agent All-Star LHP Eric Milton to a 3-year contract, with the player holding an opt-out provision for the 2007 season. Financial terms of the deal were not disclosed. Milton, 29, in his Major League career is 71-57 with a 4.76 ERA in 200 appearances, including 199 starts, for the Minnesota Twins and Philadelphia Phillies. In his previous 6 full seasons, he averaged 12 wins, 33 starts and 195 innings. In 2001 he was named to the American League All-Star team. In 3 postseason appearances, all for the Twins in 2002 and 2003, Milton is 1-0 with a 1.65 ERA. Against the Angels on September 11, 1999, Milton had a career-high 13 strikeouts while throwing the fifth no-hitter in Twins history. Milton spent last season with the Phillies and went 14-6 with a 4.75 ERA in 34 starts. He led the staff in victories, starts, innings pitched (201.0) and strikeouts (161). In his first season in the National League, Milton ranked sixth in the circuit with a .700 winning percentage. Milton is the sixth player acquired by the Reds since the club re-signed RHP Paul Wilson to a 2-year contract, with a club option for 2007, on November 30. RHP Ramon Ortiz was acquired from the Anaheim Angels on December 14, followed by the free-agent signings of RHP David Weathers and RHP Ben Weber on December 15, LHP Kent Mercker on December 20 and 3B Joe Randa on Tuesday. Also on Tuesday, the Reds avoided arbitration by agreeing to contract terms with starting 2B D'Angelo Jimenez, who in 2004 produced the best season of his big league career. Also today, the Reds signed to a minor league contract and invited to Major League Spring Training camp 1B/OF Jacob Cruz. Cruz, 31, last season appeared in 96 games for the Reds and led the club's pinch hitters in hits, at bats and RBI. His .327 batting average with runners in scoring position was second-best among all Reds batters with at least 50 at bats. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest BengalsOwn Posted December 27, 2004 Report Share Posted December 27, 2004 And there is nothing negative to be said about this signing. It shows that the Reds are trying to win, and I will be happy with whatever they do as long as it improves the team. 14-6 last season is great. This also gives us a lefty finally. We have 2 starters capable of winning 10 or more games next season now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kochman Posted December 27, 2004 Report Share Posted December 27, 2004 4 starters Wilson Milton Ortiz 16 wins 13 loses 2 seasons ago Harang 10wins 9 loses lastseason Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kochman Posted December 27, 2004 Report Share Posted December 27, 2004 Reds agree to $25.5 million, three-year contract with Eric Milton December 27, 2004 CINCINNATI (AP) -- Free agent Eric Milton and Cincinnati agreed to a $25.5 million, three-year deal Monday as the Reds kept revamping their pitching staff. Milton, 29, led Philadelphia in wins, starts and strikeouts last season, going 14-6 with a 4.75 ERA in 34 starts with 171 strikeouts. His contract calls for a $4 million signing bonus, $4 million in 2005, $8.5 million in 2006 and $9 million in 2007, matching the total value of Matt Clement's deal with Boston. ADVERTISEMENT The signing gives the Reds a proven left-hander in a rotation that desperately needed one. Milton went 71-57 with a 4.76 ERA in 200 appearances with Minnesota and Philadelphia. He made the AL All-Star team in 2001, and went 1-0 with a 1.65 ERA with the Twins in the 2002 and 2003 playoffs. Milton also pitched the fifth no-hitter in Twins' history on Sept. 11, 1999, striking out a career-high 13 Angels. The Reds have spent the offseason overhauling their bullpen and rotation on a limited budget. They kept Paul Wilson, their top starter last season, by giving him a two-year deal, and acquired right-hander Ramon Ortiz from Anaheim. Cincinnati has added David Weathers, Ben Weber and Kent Mercker to the bullpen. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eskimo Posted December 28, 2004 Report Share Posted December 28, 2004 I want to see how good luke hudson does this year. He didnt look bad last year in his few apearances. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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