The Cincinnati Reds have probably found their shortstop for the 2009 season as they have came to terms on a one year deal worth a guranteed $2 million with utility player Jerry Hairston Jr. Hairston will fill the stop at shortstop since Alex Gonzalez will not be ready to go by opening day. Hairston has the opporitnuty to raise his pay all the way up to $4 million if he hits all of his incentives.
The Reds have also invited 11 players to spring training which kicks off next month. Laynce Nix, Aaron Fultz, Ryan Jorgensen, Darnell McDonald, Ron Flores, Jeff Kennard, Adam Pettyjohn, Chris Kroski, Wes Bankston, Kevin Barker and Luis Bolivar were the 11 player that received invites.
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