Only the signing of Navarro is official. The Reds signed the catcher to ad depth, having traded Yasmani Grandal to San Diego earlier this winter.
Navarro and Corky Miller will give the Reds veteran catchers to rely on should Ryan Hanigan or Devin Mesoraco are injured or fail to handle the job.
According to published report Ryan Madson has signed to replace Francisco Cordero as the team's closer.
Ryan Ludwick was drafted by Oakland in the second round in 1999. The 33-year old had his best season in 2008, protecting Albert Pujols in the St. Louis lineup. That season he hit .299 with 37 home runs and 113 RBI. All figures represented career highs. Since 2008, Ludwick's numbers have decreased. He was traded to San Diego at the trading deadline in 2010. San Diego sent him to Pittsburgh late last season.
Ludwick is expected to compete with Chris Heisey for the starting left field position.
This signing like the Madson signing have not been made official.
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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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