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Holy Closer, Batman! Reds Spend Major Bucks and Get Cordero from Brewers

I am in total shock and awe – the Reds have spent big money on a bona fide free agent closer.  Cordero, a 9-year veteran, was 0-4 with a 2.98 ERA and 44 saves in 51 chances. He is a two-time All-Star, including in 2007.

In a way, it’s mind boggling; with one signing, the Reds have taken the worst part of their team and made it almost a strength.  With Jared Burton showing promise last year, David Weathers as rock solid setup man and Cordero as the shut down closer, Cincinnati has to be excited with that potential – and that’s before they get to evaluate Spring Training (and God in Heaven, sit Cordero throughout the spring – nothing like having to pay for his Tommy John surgery too). 

Personally, I’m surprised and very happy.  The Reds Management have made a commitment to payroll by signing Dunn and now Cordero.  It’s like my Christmas gift came early this year.  Perhaps now I should ask for a supermodel under the tree…



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