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Tuffy Rhodes to Cincinnati
Tuffy Rhodes is coming back to MLB, signing a Minor League Contract with the Reds. [Full RotoWorld Story - (scroll down)]
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Re: Tuffy Rhodes to Cincinnati
[ Author: Guest: John Brooks | Posted: Feb 16, 2006 10:31 AM
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I'm not sure if the Reds were the best team for Rhodes to sign with.
They have non-roster invitees, Jacob Cruz and Quinton McCracken who both will fight for outfield spots. Both, of them also played full years last year.
Also, the Reds have newly-acquired Tony Womack, who played outfield with the Yankees last year. Along with 2005 Reds' Minor League Player of the Year Chris Denorfia, who had a great year in AA Chattanooga and AAA Louisville, along with the Arizona Fall League. Also, Ryan Freel figures to get time in the outfield.
They have non-roster invitees, Jacob Cruz and Quinton McCracken who both will fight for outfield spots. Both, of them also played full years last year.
Also, the Reds have newly-acquired Tony Womack, who played outfield with the Yankees last year. Along with 2005 Reds' Minor League Player of the Year Chris Denorfia, who had a great year in AA Chattanooga and AAA Louisville, along with the Arizona Fall League. Also, Ryan Freel figures to get time in the outfield.
Re: Tuffy Rhodes to Cincinnati
[ Author: Guest: Nino Primetime | Posted: Feb 17, 2006 5:34 PM
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Was he hurt last season? I was really disappointed when I went to a Giants game and he didn't play.
Re: Tuffy Rhodes to Cincinnati
[ Author: Something Lions | Posted: Feb 18, 2006 1:49 AM
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Hopefully he performs, and when he does, hopefully the Reds' management will give him more of a chance than the BoSox gave to Petagine.
Re: Tuffy Rhodes to Cincinnati
[ Author: Guest: Ed Kranepool | Posted: Feb 19, 2006 10:48 AM
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An inauspicious end to a great NPB player. It's really a shame. Discarded like an old Maku Donarudo wrapper. At 37, he will have a tough time making an impact with the Reds. He should have signed with an AL team so he could DH.
Where is Petagine now? If he can perform, he will get a chance somewhere.
Where is Petagine now? If he can perform, he will get a chance somewhere.
Re: Tuffy Rhodes to Cincinnati
[ Author: Guest: Yusuke | Posted: Mar 20, 2006 10:00 PM
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The Reds released outfielder Tuffy Rhodes. This is inevitable after his poor performance during the spring training games. No Japanese team is likely to offer him a contract, so his playing career seems to be over now.
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