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Jocketty: Ludwick talks continuing amid
quiet scene
Activity at Meetings slowing, Reds could have free-agent infielder
Hannahan on radar
NASHVILLE, Tenn.- The Reds' efforts to re-sign free-agent left fielder
Ryan Ludwick continued on Wednesday during the third day of the Winter
Meetings. But a deal wasn't quite in reach yet.
"We had a conversation with his agent today. And I spoke with Ludwick,"
general manager Walt Jocketty said. "We're still a little ways apart. I
hope we get something resolved."
Jocketty has not set a deadline on ending talks to speed up
negotiations.
"We're going to figure it out one way or another in the next couple of
days," Jocketty said. "I think he wants to get it resolved too."
Before any deal with Ludwick could be completed, the 34-year-old would
have to take a physical.
If the Reds were to sign Ludwick quickly, they could have something to
reveal this weekend during Redsfest, when much of the team is in town.
"That would be nice," Jocketty said.
As far as other developments, there have been precious few regarding
the Reds. There were talks held with the representative for free-agent
infielder Jack Hannahan. The Reds are believed to be one of multiple
clubs looking at Hannahan, who could fill a utility role for them.
A veteran of four clubs over his six seasons, Hannahan batted .244 with
four home runs and 29 RBIs in 105 games for the Indians. He's a
left-handed hitter and has most of his experience at third base.
As for Cincinnati's top priority of landing a leadoff hitter, nothing
has been fruitful.
"That's been less productive the last 48 hours," Jocketty said.
There was some hallway speculation again that the Reds and Rockies were
discussing a deal for leadoff hitter and center fielder Dexter Fowler.
That was shot down by the Reds, however. Colorado continues to be
interested in acquiring Major League ready starting pitching.
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