The Cincinnati Reds have added some depth to their pitching rotation as they have signed Josh Fogg to a one year contract.  Fogg might not start the season in the rotation, but he is a veteran who knows how to play the game and can sure help out some of the younger pitchers.

Last year Fogg pitched for the Colorado Rockies and went 10-9 with a 4.90 ERA.  Remember he did pitch at Coors Field as well.  I think this is a good pickup for the Reds, and Fogg will prove to be valuable to the team in 2008.

Reds Blog

Dusty Baker continues to say that he would love to add center fielder Kenny Lofton to the Cincinnati Reds roster.  In order to do that however, they would have to make a trade or release one of the players that is currently on their 40-man roster.  Lofton only wants to sign a guranteed major league contract.

Lofton would be a good for Baker and the Reds in my opinion.  Lofton has played under Baker before in Chicago so they are definately familar with each other.  I think it would be a good move, the question is how can management make it work?

Reds Blog

Brandon Phillips has signed a four year contract with the the Cincinnati Reds on Friday.  The deal also includes an option for the fifth year.  Reports are saying that the contract will pay Phillips $27 million dollars.  Sounds like a lot of money for Phillips if you ask me.

Reds Blog

Just a quick update for everyone today as Matt Belisle and the Cincinnati Reds have agreed on a one year contact that will pay Belisle $1.25 million dollars.  Belisle is hoping for a spot in the starting rotation, but I think he would be better suited in the bullpen for long relieft or middle innings work.

What do you think Reds fans?  Is Belisle a starting pitcher or a long reliever?

Reds Blog