Reds pick up 2006 option on Casey
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The Reds picked up Sean Caseyâs contract option for 2006 on Friday, an indication they have no intention of trading the popular first baseman who is among the teamâs highest-paid players.
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After being considered as a captain&#39;s pick for the 2002 Ryder Cup, Paul Casey wasn&#39;t about to let an opportunity slip away when he was paired with European captain Bernhard Langer in the final round of this year&#39;s Masters.
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The Reds held onto their top starting pitcher Tuesday, agreeing to an $8.2-million US, two-year contract with right-hander Paul Wilson.
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The Cincinnati Reds acquired left-hander Scott Schoeneweis from the Toronto Blue Jays on Wednesday for a player to be named or cash.
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The Reds extended the contract of manager Dave Miley through the 2006 season with a club option for 2007. Miley, 42, was promoted to interim manager July 28, 2003, after Bob Boone was fired.
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The Yankees declined the 2005 option on first baseman Travis Lee, as well as the 2006 option on relief pitcher Paul Quantrill. Lee appeared in just seven games for New
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The Cleveland Indians picked up a club option Friday on left-hander Scott Sauerbeck, who did not pitch last season because of shoulder surgery.
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For the New York Mets, now comes plan B. They had hoped to add Carlos Delgado and complete a spectacular offseason that included the signings of Pedro Martinez and Carlos Beltran. But Delgado chose the Florida Marlins' &#36;52 million, four-year offer Tuesday.
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The Chicago Cubs exercised their &#36;2 million option Friday on Ryan Dempster after the right-hander showed the club last season he had recovered from "Tommy John" surgery.
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Cincinnati, OH (Sports Network) - The Cincinnati Reds have scheduled a press conference for 4 pm (et) today, at which time the club is expected to announce that shortstop Barry Larkin will not be re-signed.
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Cincinnati, OH (Sports Network) - The Cincinnati Reds exercised the 2006 contract option for first baseman Sean Casey. Casey, who is a three-time All-Star, signed a three-year contract extension in February 2002 with a club option for the coming season.
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The Washington Nationals signed a pair of left-handed-hitting utility players -- Rob Mackowiak and Willie Harris -- to one-year contracts yesterday. The club also avoided arbitration with reliever Jesus Colome , who agreed to a one-year, $1.25 million deal.
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Third baseman Joe Randa agreed Tuesday to a one-year contract with the Reds, ending Cincinnati's plan to move right fielder Austin Kearns to the position next season.
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Barry Larkin's stellar 19-year career with his hometown team ended Tuesday with a one-sided phone call. The Cincinnati Reds informed their captain they aren't interested in keeping him around for another season. Instead, the Reds will replace the 40-year-old shortstop with two unproven youngsters.
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CINCINNATI -- The Reds landed a proven left-handed starting pitcher by signing free agent Eric Milton, the Phillies&#39; top winner last season, to a three-year contract.
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The Atlanta Braves have exercised the team's $8 million option for 2007 with John Smoltz, ensuring the right-hander will return for his 19th season with the team.
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The Reds took another huge step toward contending in 2005 on Monday by adding free agent left-hander Eric Milton to what now looks to be a formidable starting rotation.