It was announced today that the Cincinnati Reds have reached a one year deal with 28 year old left handed pitcher Jeremy Affeldt. Foxsports.com is reporting the deal is for $3 million. It is being reported that the Reds plan to give Affeldt a chance to earn a spot in the starting rotation next season. The Reds have already projected Aaron Harang, Bronson Arroyo, and Matt Belisle as starters for next season. The remaining two spots in the rotation will be up for grabs, with the obvious potential candidates for the final two spots being Homer Bailey, Edinson Volquez, Johnny Cueto, and Affeldt.
Affeldt appeared in 75 games last season for the Colorado Rockies entirely as a relief pitcher. Affeldt finished the 2007 season with a 4-3 record with a 3.51 ERA and 46 strikeouts in 59 innings. Affeldt started his Major League career as a starting pitcher with the Kansas City Royals in 2002. He started 42 games for the Royals between '02 and July 2006 when the Royals dealt him to Colorado. In 216 1/3 innings as a starter with the Royals Affeldt compiled a record of 8-17 with a 5.41 ERA.
I think this is another questionable signing by the Reds, but I'm happy they are at least being proactive this off season. There is no doubt the Reds need help on the pitching staff and this signing along with the recent signings of Francisco Cordero and Edinson Volquez has at least given the Reds some more options for the bullpen.
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