Buzz: Reds STILL trying to Trade Harang
Updated at 12:52 pm:
According to Cot’s Baseball Contracts, if the Reds trade Aaron Harang, his 2011 option becomes a mutual option for $14 million, with a $2.5 million buy-out.
…thanks to Nathan W for the information…
Original Post:
In November, Ed Price of AOL Fanhouse said the Reds could look to trade Bronson Arroyo and Harang, as they try to cut payroll for 2010.
Today, Price says on Twitter that the Reds are still trying to trade Harang, who will earn $12.5 million next season, with a $12.7 million option for 2011.
The 31–year-old Harang has been 12–31 with a 4.52 ERA the last two seasons for the Reds, while missing time with a forearm injury, a neck injury and an appendectomy. However, he was 43–30 with a 3.77 ERA the previous three years, while striking out 597 batters, and walking just 159, in more than 670 innings.
…he has struggled the last two seasons, but it might have been due to the various ailments… prior, he was quite good, getting him that big contract… he’s a big guy, he can go deep in games, and can strike batters out with a big fastball… i don’t see him as an ace, but a second-level starter, much like the Mets are probably looking to acquire… he’d be interesting, if the team believe he is ready to rebound physically…
…i do believe the Mets are more likely to sign a pitcher like Jason Marquis, who they are only willing to give a two-year contract… marquis is looking for three years… but, i wonder just how badly he wants to return to New York, where he was born and raised… i believe the two sides can work out a deal, eventually, if they so choose… the thing is, i think i’d rather have harang for one year, than marquis for two or three… and i can’t think it would cost all that much to acquire harang in a trade…
