Saturday, December 13, 2008

Reds bolster bullpen, sign 39-year-old Rhodes

CINCINNATI -- The Cincinnati Reds strengthened their bullpen Friday by agreeing to a $4 million, two-year contract with left-hander Arthur Rhodes.

The 39-year-old free agent, a 16-years major league veteran, went 4-1 with a 2.04 ERA and two saves and 61 relief appearances last season for Seattle and Florida.

Rhodes has a 79-61 record, 4.23 ERA with 32 saves and 714 appearances in his major league career.


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