NL Central Hot Stove: 11/5 – 11/13
Not much in terms of major moves or trades over the last week in the NL Central with the exception of Kyle McClellan and Scott Baker, both who missed most or all of last season with injuries. Things should pick up in the coming weeks leading up to the winter meetings.
Cincinnati Reds
No moves
St. Louis Cardinals
Signed free agent C Rob Johnson (.207 AVG, 4 HR, 15 RBI in 45 G for AAA Buffalo – NYM)
Released RHP Kyle McClellan (Was on DL most of year with elbow problems)
Milwaukee Brewers
Signed free agent RHP Jairo Asencio (40 1/3 IP, 4.91 ERA, 29 K’s in 30 G w/ Cubs and Indians)
Pittsburgh Pirates
Signed free agent OF Darren Ford (.273 AVG, 4 HR, 33 RBI, 26 SB, in 70 G w/ AAA Tacoma – SEA)
Signed free agent RHP Ryan Reid (79 1/3 IP, 3.52 ERA, 79 K’s w/ AAA Durham – TB)
Re-Signed 1B Jeff Larish (.182 AVG, 2 HR, 24 RBI in 61 G w/ AAA Indianapolis)
Signed free agent RF Jared Goedert (.279 AVG, 14 HR, 60 RBI in 86 G w/ AAA Columbus – CLE)
Re-Signed LHP Kris Johnson (45 2/3 IN, 4.53 ERA, 33 K’s w/ AAA Indianapolis)
Re-Signed SS Anderson Hernandez (.268 AVG, 1 HR, 39 RBI in 105 G w/ AAA Indianapolis)
Chicago Cubs
Signed free agent RHP Scott Baker (Missed 2011 season after having Tommy John surgery)
