Reds re-up Ross

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Alliteration aside....

 

David Ross-C-Reds Jan. 15 - 3:05 pm et

 

 

Reds agreed to terms with catcher David Ross on a two-year, $4.5 million contract with a club option for 2009.

 

Another two-year deal for a one-year wonder, in this case, a one-year wonder who happened to hit .203 after the All-Star break. Ross did show power all year long, amassing 21 homers in just 247 at-bats, but there's little reason to think another such outburst is in the cards for 2007. The soon-to-be 30-year-old was a .217/.288/.406 hitter in 424 at-bats prior to last season. Ross gets $1.6 million this year and $2,525,000 in 2008. The Reds have a $3.5 million option for 2009 with a $375,000 buyout.

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Better or worse than Blanco's contract?

[NorthsideAvenger]

Better or worse than Blanco's contract?

 

Atleast, he has the ability to punch one out, periodically. Blanco is signed because he is a defensive stud, so to speak.