Walt Jocketty quietly got the Reds what they needed.
Edgar Renteria, who has been on two World Champions, including the San Francisco Giants of 2010, has signed with the Reds for one year.
Renteria will back up Paul Janish, according to Jocketty, who went on the air with Lance McAllister on 700WLW, to explain the signing. Renteria will replace Orlando Cabrera, who brought saavy to the young Reds this season. Janish will be the starter but Renteria, who broke in with the Florida Marlins as a teenager in 1996. The next season he delivered the World Series winning hit against the Cleveland Indians. The 33-year old was slowed by injuries but passed a physical.
Freddy Lewis, a lefthanded batting, 31-year old outfielder with speed, also signed a one year contract.
Lewis can play centerfield and leftfield. He will improve the Reds outfield defense. He fills the Reds need for a leadoff hitter, when he's in the lineup. Lewis brake in with the San Francisco Giants but spent 2010 in Toronto. He hit mostly leadoff but had a problem with his feet that slowed him down some. Still he hit 31 doubles and five triples. He also stole 17 bases.
Look for Lewis to bat leadoff against some tougher lefties. He will be used as a defensive replacement too.
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About Me
- Gary Schatz
- I am a freelance writer. I've covered the Cincinnati Reds, Bengals and others since 1992. I have a background in sales as well. I've sold consumer electronics, advertising and consumer package goods for companies ranging from the now defunct Circuit City to Procter&Gamble. I have worked as a stats operator for Xavier University, the University of Cincinnati, the College of Mount St. Joe and Colerain High School.
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