New Cincinnati Reds players for 2012
I had fun last night chatting with a friend of mine who does not follow the Cincinnati Reds. She kept asking me what the big deal was this offseason. Of course to many that do not follow Reds news like I do, they don’t know about all of the moves that the Reds and General Manager Walt Jocketty have made this offseason. To Reds fans though, (especially those going to see the 2012 Reds Caravan right now) know exactly what transactions have been made and are very excited about the team and although not all of us see the Reds winning National League Central, everyone must admit, the team sure looks way better now, then it did at the end of the 2011 season.
There are always going to be those fans that say, I will believe it when I see it. And of course there are the fans that still think the Reds should magically increase their payroll so then they can sign better players, then magically release some players that are not doing well. (I love listening to some of these fans sometimes, it is quite funny.) I, like many other Reds fans, was excited about the 2012 season when Walt Jocketty pulled the trigger and made the first trade for Mat Latos this offseason. That move showed me that this year was not going to be like the others. So, here is a list of all the players that the Reds have traded for, signed or invited to spring training this year.
Players traded to Cincinnati Reds.
From Team
Mat Latos SDP
Sean Marshall CHC
Wilson Valdez PHI
Players signed to Cincinnati Reds.
From Team
Corky Miller CIN
Chad Reineke CIN
Sean Gallagher PIT
Luis Atilano WSN
Kanekoa Texeira NYY
Brian Esposito HOU
Andrew Brackman NYY
Clay Zavada ARI
Ryan Madson PHI
Willie Harris NYM
Provided by Baseball-Reference.com: View Original Table
Generated 1/27/2012.
Players invited to Cincinnati Reds Spring Training with Minor League contracts.
Jeff Francis Tucker Barnhart Tim Gustafson Sean Gallagher Ron Mahay Rafael Vera Nick Christiani Kenekoa Tazeira Josh Judy John Holdzkom Jean Duque Donnie Joseph Daryl Jones Daniel Corcino Corky Miller Clayton Tanner Clay Zavada Chad Reineke Brian Esposito Andrew Brackman Ryne Reynoso Joel Guzman
Not sure if this list has everyone that has been invited but it is pretty close so far. Let me know if I am missing anyone.
2r2d 
I see a familiar name as an invitee in Joel Guzman, ex Dodger
Emma
http://crzblue.mlblogs.com
Walt really got some great players to come to spring training this offseason. It should give the new guys lots of competition for spots.
way to go Guzman…