The Cincinatti Reds have added to their depth chart by signing Scott Sauerbeck, Paul Bako, and Matt Belisle. Sauerbeck is a veteran pitcher, but Belisle isn't. Paul Bako is a veteran catcher with ten years behind the plate.
Scott Sauerbeck, although he signed a Minor League contract, has been offered a chance to come to Spring Training. Sauerbeck was drafted by the Mets, but ended up playing for the Pittsburgh Pirates for 4 1/2 seasons. Now, after jumping around several ball clubs, he is coming home to Cincinatti, his birthplace. The veteran could add some experience to a rotation that relies on Aaron Harang and Bronson Arroyo, neither of whom were extremely superb last year.
Paul Bako, a ten year veteran, is a seriously needed addition behind the plate. His experience, spanning four ball-clubs, will be essential to the Reds. Like Sauerbeck, he signed a Minor League contract, but has been offered a chance at Spring Training.
Matt Belisle has agreed to sign a $1.25 million dollar contract to the Reds, locking a younger pitcher into place. Belisle pitched a career high 177 innings last season, even though mostly playing as a reliever. By locking Belisle in place, the Reds can now look towards getting Brandon Philips into their roster.
To see the full Reds depth chart, go here
-Bobby
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