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Candelario ready to 'make something special' in Cincy
2:29 PM ESTMark Sheldon
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“This year playing against this team, I saw a different team," Candelario said on Tuesday. “I saw a team that has a lot of aggressive hitting. We can run, we can hit. It’s a nice group of young guys. Me on this team and the guys that are here, we can make something special in Cincinnati.”
Although the deal was agreed to last week, the Reds and Candelario officially signed a three-year, $45 million contract with a club option for 2027 on Monday after he passed his physical. Candelario was introduced during a Tuesday morning press conference at Great American Ball Park.
According to a source, multiple clubs were seeking Candelario -- including one of his former teams in the Nationals -- but the Reds made their intentions clear to him as soon as the free-agent market opened for business after the World Series. Talks with his agent, Paul Kinzer, began at the General Managers Meetings in November, and Cincinnati was often checking in on Candelario's interest.
“We pursued him aggressively. We wanted him to come in and be a veteran presence. That’s why he is here," said president of baseball operations Nick Krall.
The switch-hitting Candelario batted .251 with a career-best .807 OPS (excluding the shortened 2020 season when he posted an .872 mark) and also set personal highs with 22 home runs and 70 RBIs over 140 games for the Nationals and Cubs last season. His 39 doubles were tied for the sixth-most in MLB.
“Just an impact bat," Krall said. "A line-drive hitter that has a chance to hit more home runs in this ballpark. He can play solid defense at both first and third [base].”
Candelario, 30, joins a young Reds club -- especially in an infield that includes Elly De La Cruz, Matt McLain, Christian Encarnacion-Strand and Noelvi Marte.
“They all have less than a year of service in the big leagues," Krall said. "I think bringing in quality veterans is really important for us.”
To make it all fit, the Reds plan to have infielder Spencer Steer become a full-time outfielder. They also will have second baseman Jonathan India get work in the outfield during Spring Training to see if that is an option. India is expected to get time at first base and designated hitter, as well.
Candelario is ready to embrace a leadership role for the younger players and lead by example. The young players were one of the reasons he wanted to join Cincinnati.
"I try to have a routine and execute it. There’s a lot of young guys, but they know what they’re doing," he said. “We talked about De La Cruz, we talked about Steer, we talked about McLain -- guys that are special. They have one or two years in the big leagues. They have quality AB’s, defense. They look like they have three or four years in the big leagues. Young guys, but at the same time, a lot of talent.”
Candelario ready to 'make something special' in Cincy
CINCINNATI -- Not many free-agent hitters have signed with clubs yet, but the Reds knew early in the offseason they wanted Jeimer Candelario. The feeling was mutual, apparently, because the corner infielder liked what he saw from Cincinnati while playing against the team in 2023. “This year...
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Candelario ready to 'make something special' in Cincy
2:29 PM EST
Mark Sheldon
@m_sheldon
CINCINNATI -- Not many free-agent hitters have signed with clubs yet, but the Reds knew early in the offseason they wanted Jeimer Candelario. The feeling was mutual, apparently, because the corner infielder liked what he saw from Cincinnati while playing against the team in 2023.
“This year playing against this team, I saw a different team," Candelario said on Tuesday. “I saw a team that has a lot of aggressive hitting. We can run, we can hit. It’s a nice group of young guys. Me on this team and the guys that are here, we can make something special in Cincinnati.”
Although the deal was agreed to last week, the Reds and Candelario officially signed a three-year, $45 million contract with a club option for 2027 on Monday after he passed his physical. Candelario was introduced during a Tuesday morning press conference at Great American Ball Park.
According to a source, multiple clubs were seeking Candelario -- including one of his former teams in the Nationals -- but the Reds made their intentions clear to him as soon as the free-agent market opened for business after the World Series. Talks with his agent, Paul Kinzer, began at the General Managers Meetings in November, and Cincinnati was often checking in on Candelario's interest.
“We pursued him aggressively. We wanted him to come in and be a veteran presence. That’s why he is here," said president of baseball operations Nick Krall.
The switch-hitting Candelario batted .251 with a career-best .807 OPS (excluding the shortened 2020 season when he posted an .872 mark) and also set personal highs with 22 home runs and 70 RBIs over 140 games for the Nationals and Cubs last season. His 39 doubles were tied for the sixth-most in MLB.
“Just an impact bat," Krall said. "A line-drive hitter that has a chance to hit more home runs in this ballpark. He can play solid defense at both first and third [base].”
Candelario, 30, joins a young Reds club -- especially in an infield that includes Elly De La Cruz, Matt McLain, Christian Encarnacion-Strand and Noelvi Marte.
“They all have less than a year of service in the big leagues," Krall said. "I think bringing in quality veterans is really important for us.”
To make it all fit, the Reds plan to have infielder Spencer Steer become a full-time outfielder. They also will have second baseman Jonathan India get work in the outfield during Spring Training to see if that is an option. India is expected to get time at first base and designated hitter, as well.
Candelario is ready to embrace a leadership role for the younger players and lead by example. The young players were one of the reasons he wanted to join Cincinnati.
"I try to have a routine and execute it. There’s a lot of young guys, but they know what they’re doing," he said. “We talked about De La Cruz, we talked about Steer, we talked about McLain -- guys that are special. They have one or two years in the big leagues. They have quality AB’s, defense. They look like they have three or four years in the big leagues. Young guys, but at the same time, a lot of talent.”
Candelario ready to 'make something special' in Cincy
CINCINNATI -- Not many free-agent hitters have signed with clubs yet, but the Reds knew early in the offseason they wanted Jeimer Candelario. The feeling was mutual, apparently, because the corner infielder liked what he saw from Cincinnati while playing against the team in 2023. “This year...
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Dude's a .250 hitter, meh power, and will make $15M per year for 3 years. Not a deal I'd have made, but maybe I'm just an old fogey. We'll see if they still have money left to pay Valdez from the Astros, should there be such a trade. Edit: Okay I just read they probably have $65M to play with.Candelario ready to 'make something special' in Cincy
2:29 PM EST
Mark Sheldon
@m_sheldon
CINCINNATI -- Not many free-agent hitters have signed with clubs yet, but the Reds knew early in the offseason they wanted Jeimer Candelario. The feeling was mutual, apparently, because the corner infielder liked what he saw from Cincinnati while playing against the team in 2023.
“This year playing against this team, I saw a different team," Candelario said on Tuesday. “I saw a team that has a lot of aggressive hitting. We can run, we can hit. It’s a nice group of young guys. Me on this team and the guys that are here, we can make something special in Cincinnati.”
Although the deal was agreed to last week, the Reds and Candelario officially signed a three-year, $45 million contract with a club option for 2027 on Monday after he passed his physical. Candelario was introduced during a Tuesday morning press conference at Great American Ball Park.
According to a source, multiple clubs were seeking Candelario -- including one of his former teams in the Nationals -- but the Reds made their intentions clear to him as soon as the free-agent market opened for business after the World Series. Talks with his agent, Paul Kinzer, began at the General Managers Meetings in November, and Cincinnati was often checking in on Candelario's interest.
“We pursued him aggressively. We wanted him to come in and be a veteran presence. That’s why he is here," said president of baseball operations Nick Krall.
The switch-hitting Candelario batted .251 with a career-best .807 OPS (excluding the shortened 2020 season when he posted an .872 mark) and also set personal highs with 22 home runs and 70 RBIs over 140 games for the Nationals and Cubs last season. His 39 doubles were tied for the sixth-most in MLB.
“Just an impact bat," Krall said. "A line-drive hitter that has a chance to hit more home runs in this ballpark. He can play solid defense at both first and third [base].”
Candelario, 30, joins a young Reds club -- especially in an infield that includes Elly De La Cruz, Matt McLain, Christian Encarnacion-Strand and Noelvi Marte.
“They all have less than a year of service in the big leagues," Krall said. "I think bringing in quality veterans is really important for us.”
To make it all fit, the Reds plan to have infielder Spencer Steer become a full-time outfielder. They also will have second baseman Jonathan India get work in the outfield during Spring Training to see if that is an option. India is expected to get time at first base and designated hitter, as well.
Candelario is ready to embrace a leadership role for the younger players and lead by example. The young players were one of the reasons he wanted to join Cincinnati.
"I try to have a routine and execute it. There’s a lot of young guys, but they know what they’re doing," he said. “We talked about De La Cruz, we talked about Steer, we talked about McLain -- guys that are special. They have one or two years in the big leagues. They have quality AB’s, defense. They look like they have three or four years in the big leagues. Young guys, but at the same time, a lot of talent.”
Candelario ready to 'make something special' in Cincy
CINCINNATI -- Not many free-agent hitters have signed with clubs yet, but the Reds knew early in the offseason they wanted Jeimer Candelario. The feeling was mutual, apparently, because the corner infielder liked what he saw from Cincinnati while playing against the team in 2023. “This year...
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Candelario is a veteran bat to add in with all the 2nd year players. He provides instant depth which is something they did not have last year.
I have zero issue with him or the contract.
Every move made so far has been on the margins and I can't complain about any of them tbh. Middle inning swing man, set up man, position depth, AAA depth.
I'd still like to see a big move but I understand they may not do anything. Ultimately this big core of young guys is going to have to take a leap forward or it's all for nothing anyway.
I have zero issue with him or the contract.
Every move made so far has been on the margins and I can't complain about any of them tbh. Middle inning swing man, set up man, position depth, AAA depth.
I'd still like to see a big move but I understand they may not do anything. Ultimately this big core of young guys is going to have to take a leap forward or it's all for nothing anyway.
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They signed Frankie Montas for a 1 year rebound deal.
I know a lot of people won't like it and cry cheap whatever but I like the move. If he rebounds you have the TOR guy everyone has been clamoring for and you didn't lose any prospects to get him. If he is still injured/sucks there are still plenty of guys who could have good years and cover it up.
Krall is impressing me.
I know a lot of people won't like it and cry cheap whatever but I like the move. If he rebounds you have the TOR guy everyone has been clamoring for and you didn't lose any prospects to get him. If he is still injured/sucks there are still plenty of guys who could have good years and cover it up.
Krall is impressing me.
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This is what I saw:
www.mlbtraderumors.com
For a dude with a career 3.83 ERA coming off 7-9 with a 4.58? I know those stats aren't THAT meaningful in the modern stats era, but he's been mid every year except 2022. Are we supposed to believe 2022 is his normal year and all those other years are the exception despite all evidence to the contrary?
If I was Nick Krall, I would have defenestrated a motherfucker who made that proposal to my face.
Details On Dylan Cease Trade Talks Between White Sox, Reds
There hasn't been much on the Dylan Cease front since early December, when reports suggested that the White Sox were …
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For a dude with a career 3.83 ERA coming off 7-9 with a 4.58? I know those stats aren't THAT meaningful in the modern stats era, but he's been mid every year except 2022. Are we supposed to believe 2022 is his normal year and all those other years are the exception despite all evidence to the contrary?
If I was Nick Krall, I would have defenestrated a motherfucker who made that proposal to my face.
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This is what I saw:
Details On Dylan Cease Trade Talks Between White Sox, Reds
There hasn't been much on the Dylan Cease front since early December, when reports suggested that the White Sox were …
For a dude with a career 3.83 ERA coming off 7-9 with a 4.58? I know those stats aren't THAT meaningful in the modern stats era, but he's been mid every year except 2022. Are we supposed to believe 2022 is his normal year and all those other years are the exception despite all evidence to the contrary?
If I was Nick Krall, I would have defenestrated a motherfucker who made that proposal to my face.
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MLB rumors: Joey Votto drawing interest, Yankees, Astros check in on flamethrowing reliever
Here are your hot stove rumors for Thursday, Jan. 11
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Votto getting some interest
Free-agent first baseman Joey Votto has not retired and is getting interest from three different teams, reports USA Today's Bob Nightengale. The Reds are unlikely to be a suitor, meaning Votto will be signing with a different team after 17 seasons with the Reds.In 65 games last year, Votto hit .202/.314/.433 (99 OPS+) with 14 homers and 38 RBI in 208 at-bats. His last relatively full season was 2021 (129 games), during which he homered 36 times with 99 RBI. He's shown that he'll still hit for plenty of power while taking walks, but with his age-related decline he's lost the ability to hit for average.
Votto would still be a nice option for a team looking for a part-time first baseman/DH, even in a bench or platoon role.
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