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Brandon Phillips - 2B - Reds

The Yankees are one of the teams on Brandon Phillips' no-trade list, reports Ken Rosenthal of FOX Sports.

That explains why Phillips was rumored to have asked for more money in any potential deal to the Yankees. Phillips still has four years and $50 million left on his deal, and it's unclear how much more he might ask for to waive the limited no-trade clause. It may be just one of many reasons the Reds end up holding onto the 32-year-old.
Source: Ken Rosenthal on Twitter
Dec 11 - 11:57 PM
Brandon Phillips - 2B - Reds

The Yankees rejected a Brandon Phillips-for-Brett Gardner trade offer from the Reds, Jon Heyman of CBS Sports reports.

The Yanks are in the market for a second baseman, but they're on the record as being in no hurry to deal Gardner. The Reds have been hot and cold on dealing their 32-year-old second baseman, but Ken Rosenthal recently reported the team isn't ruling it out. They've been said to have interest in the Yankees' center fielder, but the two sides have yet to match up on a deal.
Source: Jon Heyman on Twitter
Dec 11 - 10:23 PM
Bronson Arroyo - S - Reds

The Reds have met with Bronson Arroyo recently but don't expect to retain him, sources tell ESPN's Jayson Stark.

There is no shortage of interest in Arroyo, and the Reds are telling teams they're expecting one of his other suitors to land the 36-year-old. The Pirates were also recently rumored to be out of the running. That leaves the Twins, Giants, Orioles, Phillies and Dodgers -- at least -- as teams in the running for the right-hander.
Source: Jayson Stark on Twitter
Dec 11 - 9:37 PM
Shin-Soo Choo - OF - Reds

The Rangers have not made a seven-year offer to Shin-Soo Choo, Jeff Wilson of the Fort Worth Star-Telegram reports.

There was a previous report that the Rangers had offered Choo a deal for seven years and around $130 million, but Wilson says that is false. The Rangers' interest in the 31-year-old is very real, though, so it doesn't mean the team isn't still in on Choo. For his part, Choo is said to be asking for an eight-year deal.
Source: Jeff Wilson on Twitter
Dec 11 - 8:36 PM
Shin-Soo Choo - OF - Reds

Shin-Soo Choo is considering a seven-year deal from the Rangers, according to MLB.com's T.R. Sullivan.

The deal is less than the seven-year, $153 million contract Jacoby Ellsbury got from the Yankees, with Sullivan saying the deal is possibly in the $130 million range. There is talk that Choo is seeking an eight-year deal, and Sullivan says Choo has previously turned down a six-year offer from the Rangers. Choo has also drawn interest from the Mariners.
Source: MLBlogs.com
Dec 11 - 8:17 PM
Shin-Soo Choo - OF - Reds

Jeff Passan of Yahoo! Sports writes that the general sense among teams is that Shin-Soo Choo will sign if he gets an eight-year deal.

Previous reports indicated that he was looking for a deal in the range of Jacoby Ellsubry's seven-year, $153 million contract with the Yankees, but it appears that he's aiming higher. Passan hears that he already has one seven-year offer on the table. The 31-year-old outfielder has been mentioned in connection with the Mariners and Rangers in recent days.
Related: Mariners, Rangers
Source: Jeff Passan on Twitter
Dec 11 - 6:00 PM
Shin-Soo Choo - OF - Reds

FOX Sports' Jon Morosi says the Mariners are "now unlikely" to sign free agent Shin-Soo Choo.

The Mariners beefed up their offense on Wednesday by signing Corey Hart and acquiring Logan Morrison from the Marlins, so the focus has shifted away from big-money free agent bats. Choo is also drawing serious interest from the Rangers and a couple others, but he seems doubtful to land the $150-plus million contract that he reportedly desires. Choo, 31, hit .285/.423/.462 with 21 home runs and 20 stolen bases in 154 games this past season for the Reds. Cincinnati could become a darkhorse to re-sign him.
Related: Mariners, Rangers
Source: Jon Morosi on Twitter
Dec 11 - 3:55 PM
Homer Bailey - S - Reds

FOX Sports' Ken Rosenthal says the Reds "likely will not" trade right-handed starter Homer Bailey.

Cincinnati is hoping to compete in 2014 and would have to get a return of high-profile MLB-ready talent. Bailey, 27, posted a 3.49 ERA, 1.12 WHIP and 199/54 K/BB ratio in 209 innings this past season with the Reds. He is arbitration-eligible for the final time this winter and will be looking to hit it big on the free agent market next winter.
Source: Ken Rosenthal on Twitter
Dec 11 - 12:33 PM
Brandon Phillips - 2B - Reds

Ken Rosenthal of FOX Sports says the Reds are no longer "ruling out" a Brandon Phillips trade.

The Reds stated earlier this month that Phillips would not be dealt, but conversations at this week's Winter Meetings in Florida have obviously changed that tune. Phillips would make sense for the Yankees, who need to replace Robinson Cano, but Rosenthal is hearing that there are no active discussions between New York and Cincinnati at this time. The 32-year-old second baseman tallied 100 RBI in 2013 but he had a brutal .706 OPS.
Related: Yankees
Source: Ken Rosenthal on Twitter
Dec 11 - 10:38 AM
Shin-Soo Choo - OF - Reds

According to the New York Post's Joel Sherman, the Rangers and Mariners are the current "lead dogs" in the hunt for free agent outfielder Shin-Soo Choo.

But both clubs are currently balking at the asking price, which is thought to be in the range of Jacoby Ellsubry's seven-year, $153 million Yankees deal. Choo, 31, batted .285/.423/.462 with 21 home runs and 20 stolen bases in 154 games this past season for the Reds. Cincinnati has some interest in bringing him back, but Choo's contract demands would have to drop significantly.
Related: Mariners, Rangers
Source: Joel Sherman on Twitter
Dec 11 - 10:20 AM
Shin-Soo Choo - OF - Reds

CBS Sports' Jon Heyman reports that the Reds "haven't totally given up" on Shin-Soo Choo.

Heyman says it "might be a long shot," but the Reds "still hold out hope." The reality is that they're going to have a tough time out-bidding other clubs with Choo almost certainly getting a deal well over $100 million. Perhaps if the Reds unload Brandon Phillips' salary they'd have a much better chance with Choo.
Source: Jon Heyman on Twitter
Dec 10 - 10:36 PM
Homer Bailey - S - Reds

ESPN's Buster Olney reports that teams asking the Reds about Homer Bailey's availability have not been "shot down completely."

General manager Walt Jocketty told MLB.com's Mark Sheldon that the club is "not trading" Bailey and instead is "trying to sign him." Olney is obviously hearing that a trade isn't totally off the table, though. It's interesting timing given that the Reds also had unexpected talks with Bronson Arroyo Tuesday. Perhaps they'll consider trading Bailey if they find a deal they like and then turn around and re-sign Arroyo. Bailey is due to hit free agency after the 2014 season.
Source: Buster Olney on Twitter
Dec 10 - 8:35 PM
Bronson Arroyo - S - Reds

Rob Biertempfel of the Pittsburgh Tribune-Review hears that the Pirates are out on Bronson Arroyo.

It could be a negotiating tactic, or the Bucs could really be moving on. Arroyo is also said to be drawing serious interest from the Twins, Giants, Orioles, Phillies and Dodgers, so the price may be getting out of hand. The 36-year-old right-hander posted a solid 3.79 ERA and 1.15 WHIP in 32 starts this past season for Cincinnati.
Related: Pirates
Source: Rob Biertempfel on Twitter
Dec 10 - 4:44 PM
Homer Bailey - S - Reds

Reds general manager Walt Jocketty said Tuesday that Homer Bailey is not being shopped.

To the contrary, Jocketty said that they are trying to sign Bailey, who is currently on track to hit free agency after the 2014 season. The 27-year-old took another healthy step forward this past season, posting a 3.49 ERA and 199/54 K/BB ratio over 209 innings.
Source: MLBlogs.com
Dec 10 - 3:43 PM
Bronson Arroyo - S - Reds

Reds general manager Walt Jocketty confirmed that he met with Bronson Arroyo's agent on Tuesday.

We have heard little about a possible return to the Reds until now, so it could just be a matter of due diligence. Arroyo, 36, is coming off a 3.79 ERA over 32 starts this past season and should be able to land at least a two-year contract in this market. The Twins, Pirates, Giants, Orioles, Phillies and Dodgers are among the teams who have been mentioned as possibilities this winter.
Source: Mark Sheldon on Twitter
Dec 10 - 3:22 PM

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