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Cincinnati Reds Roster Report

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Updated Dec 11, 2009 6:00 AM ET
     
 
The Reds went into the offseason wondering if they needed to fill left field with a right-handed power hitter and whether to keep closer Francisco Cordero or try to trade his $12 million contract.

BIGGEST NEEDS: A leadoff hitter and a No. 2 hitter who can get on base. The players the Reds used in those two spots struggled to have .300 on-base percentages, which is too low for the top of the order.

DEPARTURE: C Craig Tatum (claimed off waivers by Orioles).

FREE AGENTS: RHP Kip Wells, INF Danny Richar.

Wells isn't essential to the Reds' plans. Richar declined an assignment to the minors and chose to become a free agent.

ARBITRATION-ELIGIBLE: RHP Jared Burton, OF Jonny Gomes, RHP Nick Masset.

Masset and Burton are locks to be offered arbitration.

IN LIMBO: The Reds were trying to work out a deal with OF Jonny Gomes to bring him back. It's not a given that they'll offer him arbitration.

MEDICAL WATCH:

RHP Edinson Volquez (Tommy John elbow surgery in August 2009) is way ahead of schedule. He is hoping to return by July 2010.

RHP Mike Lincoln (neck surgery in July 2009) has been throwing bullpen sessions now that the bulging disk in his neck has been repaired. He is expected to return for spring training.
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