You'll never guess what the Reds just signed

[missionhockey21]

We don't have enough of a budget to keep his arm held together with the finest scotch tape.

[CincyRedsFan30]

What I don't understand is why fans (including fans of other teams) are acting like these deals are important in terms of their face value.

I think there has been more dislike for Krivsky than O'Brien got during his entire tenure.

I dislike the notion of Hatteberg starting as much as anyone, but I think many are going way overboard over these other insignificant moves, which could actually work out to help us if pitching comes our way as a result.

I'm not going to bash Krivsky about these small deals and I'm not going to bash him over Hatteberg starting until I actually see Hatteberg's name in the lineup on Opening Day.

[Wally Mo Pena]

i'm not saying that no deals will get done, but i can't see any of the starting OFs going at this point. I could see freel maybe, and certainly a catcher.

i'm not too worried about sending long to the minors, he's not terrible, and a lot of the OF's we have in camp are out of options. I don't think we'll be seeing him with the reds.

[griffeyfan3]

OMG...another outfielder? WTF. So they signed him to a minor league contract huh. Any chance hell break the team come season start?

[Wally Mo Pena]

I dislike the notion of Hatteberg starting as much as anyone, but I think many are going way overboard over these other insignificant moves, which could actually work out to help us if pitching comes our way as a result.

I'm not going to bash Krivsky about these small deals and I'm not going to bash him over Hatteberg starting until I actually see Hatteberg's name in the lineup on Opening Day.

i agree with CRF for the most part on this one. I think the two biggest things Kriv has done (Dunn contract, Arroyo trade) have both been good for the club now and for the next 3 years. Most of the questionable things have been throw away moves (though the ross deal is still a head scratcher).

The biggest mistake he's made so far in my opinion was not grabbing choi, but maybe he's got something else cooking for 1b.

[redsrbetter]

i agree with CRF for the most part on this one. I think the two biggest things Kriv has done (Dunn contract, Arroyo trade) have both been good for the club now and for the next 3 years. Most of the questionable things have been throw away moves (though the ross deal is still a head scratcher).

The biggest mistake he's made so far in my opinion was not grabbing choi, but maybe he's got something else cooking for 1b.

I agree with 100% of this statement. I am just a little baffled over how many outfielders we have even in the minor leagues. I can't complain too much if something is supposed to come out of it, but I was surprised to see yet another outfielder signed is all.

I don't hate Krivsky by any means, but I was simply upset when I saw this signing this morning. I regret putting his name in the same sentence as O'Brien. I fully expect Krivsky to be far better than he thought he could be. But this Ross signing and overhall of outfielders have me at a loss right now. I hope something comes out of this and I really hope he figures out how to get Pena for 1B.