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Reds have reportedly signed Jerry Hairston Jr. to a 1 year deal worth about 2 MIL, with 2 MIL in incentives, Hairston is expected to be starting SS               

Reds sign Tavaras to a 2 year deal. So much for them saying they needed RH power. Tavaras has a poor OBP, which doesn't help the Reds at all!               

Update on Baldelli's health: http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/28281417/               

@uofmfan - I agree with you about Baldelli.               

@uofmfan - Speed doesn't do any good, if you can't get on base, I'm not sure he's an upgrade of Norris Hopper. Could be C. Patterson all over again.               

@cgchamberlain- Only advantage of Taveras is his speed, the guy is lightning and has potential to steal 50+ bases per year.               

@cgchamberlain- Of the 3, I think Baldelli would be the best fit for Cincy. Hairston was great for us last year, but his stats before then were awful               

@firehead - I guess we need a leadoff hitter too... With that awesome .308 OBP last year, Taveras looks like a winner, ha ha...               

@cgchamberlain - Oh com'on - Willy has had what 3 HRs in his career?               

So much for a right handed power hitter... Reds are looking to sign Baldelli, Hairston, or W. Taveras.