Wednesday, December 22, 1999
Money may keep Reds quiet for now
Though a handful of players who could help the Reds have entered free agency, finances might prevent club management from pursuing them seriously.
Players becoming free agents when they were not tendered contracts Monday included Chicago Cubs right-hander Scott Sanders, who captured Cincinnati's attention in previous years; New York Mets right-hander Billy Taylor, a former closer with Oakland; and utilitymen F.P. Santangelo and Andy Sheets.
General Manager Jim Bowden, who has said that the Reds probably won't sign big-name free agents, remained cautious Tuesday. “We're always looking to help our club, but we can't add any payroll,” he said.
With nine players eligible for salary arbitration, the Reds' payroll, which reached about $38 million by the end of last season, appears destined to soar past $45 million.
Said Bowden, “It's way too early. We're not close (to agreements) with any of them.”
Also, Ken Griffey Sr. has resigned as manager of the Santurce Crabbers of the Puerto Rican Winter League with nearly three weeks of the season remaining. Griffey's agent, Brian Goldberg, cited numerous disagreements with club officials.
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