bengalsfan33 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. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kirkendall Posted December 27, 2004 Report Share Posted December 27, 2004 I likey Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WHO DEY AGAIN? Posted December 27, 2004 Report Share Posted December 27, 2004 Finally some hope. Now if they can hire a new trainer and a strength and conditioning coach to ward of the injuries. When is somebody going to realize they need someone that knows what the hell they are doing? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skyline Posted December 27, 2004 Report Share Posted December 27, 2004 Wow, I'm in shock... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
semiotter Posted December 28, 2004 Report Share Posted December 28, 2004 OMG We might have a pretty good pitching staff with all these signings!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
turningpoint Posted December 28, 2004 Report Share Posted December 28, 2004 I think if we are souring come all star break, we sign or trade for that big name player that's hott!For now i'm happy with our team, especially with the cap we have. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jditty47 Posted December 28, 2004 Report Share Posted December 28, 2004 im shocked. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
williamnminor Posted December 28, 2004 Report Share Posted December 28, 2004 I am always excited about the start of the Baseball season, but now I am SERIOUSLY pumped for the Reds. Our division is the toughest in baseball, but who knows, and I can't believe we actually spent some money and got pitching. I believe this caps off a great offseason.But,..... with Randa at third, there could be a big trade coming up involving Kearns. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
semiotter Posted December 28, 2004 Report Share Posted December 28, 2004 I dont know bout the rest of you all but im totally suprised by these moves this off season , way to go DAN O BRIEN!! Man looking at the roster , it looks pretty good except at ss. But maybe we will still do some shopping or free agent signing for one. But im not going to complain to much.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Brew Man Posted December 28, 2004 Report Share Posted December 28, 2004 im shocked. Yeah, no kidding, I really still am not sure what to say. The Reds spending money!!?!?!??!?!?Oh well, I wont complain, glad to have Milton. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bengalsfan33 Posted December 28, 2004 Author Report Share Posted December 28, 2004 The only bad thing about Milton is that he gives up the log ball...43 all of last year... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kirkendall Posted December 28, 2004 Report Share Posted December 28, 2004 The Reds were 3 home runs short of tying the national league record of giving up the most homers in a single season. But it makes you think; is because of bad pitching or because of MLB's goal of making MLB an offensive happy place. I'm guessing a little of both and alotta Bonds. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bengalboomer7 Posted December 28, 2004 Report Share Posted December 28, 2004 WE might actually contend with a payroll under 60 million, I love itDOWN WITH THE YANKS!!!!!!Dan O'Brien = Billy Beane WHO? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jamesbrooks21 Posted December 29, 2004 Report Share Posted December 29, 2004 speechless.............. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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