William Paul Bray (twitter: @B_Line45)

Position: Pitcher
Bats: Left, Throws: Left
Height: 6' 3", Weight: 215 lb.

Born: June 5, 1983 in Virginia Beach, VA
High School: Ocean Lakes HS (Virginia Beach, VA)
School: College of William and Mary (Williamsburg, VA)
Drafted by the Montreal Expos in the 1st round (13th pick) of the 2004 amateur draft.
Signed July 30, 2004. (All Transactions)
Debut: June 3, 2006 (Age 22)   vs. MIL 0.1 IP, 0 H, 0 SO, 0 BB, 0 ER, W
Teams (by GP): Reds/Nationals 2006-2012
2013 Contract Status: 3rd-Year Arb Eligible (details) [*]
Service Time (01/2013): 5.018, Arb Eligible: 2013, Free Agent: 2014 [*], Agents: Octagon (Bobby Witt), previously: Alan Nero [*]
    About biographical information

• 3/25 MLBTradeRumors: Offseason In Review: Washington Nationals: The Nationals signed the best available reliever, re-signed their slugging first baseman, and made strong choices for center field...
• 3/24 D.C. Baseball Yesterday and Today: Nationals Preview: The Bullpen: While most of the Nationals’ lineup will look familiar to fans this season, the one area of the team that has undergone...
• 3/22 MLBTradeRumors: Nationals Sign J.C. Romero: The Nationals announced that they have agreed to sign left-hander J.C. Romero to a minor league contract that includes an invitation...
• 3/21 District On Deck: Who Will Make The Washington Nationals’ 2013 Bullpen?: On an extremely stable team, the only questions about the Opening Day lineup for the Nationals are at the back end of the bullpen....
• 3/20 District On Deck: Washington Nationals Spring Training Surprises: As happens every year, some players come into Spring Training and make an unexpected impact. 2013 is no different, and some players...
• 3/12 Redlegs Review: An update on how 20 former Reds are doing this spring: Jared Burton has resurrected his career with MIN Once a Red, always a Red. Isn't that how the saying goes? Although...
• 3/9 MLBTradeRumors: Quick Hits: Stewart, Young, Bray, Athletics: About 40% of MLBTR readers that parti**** in tonight's poll believe that the Angels should have paid Mike Trout $1MM or more...
• 3/4 MLBTradeRumors: NL Notes: Pirates, Nationals, Cardinals, Kershaw: With Spring Training in full swing, wonderful stories from present and past are always emerging. Take Rays starter Chris Archer,...
• 3/3 District On Deck: Breaking News: Nationals Make First Spring Training Cuts: Just now, the Nationals announced the first round of cuts from the Spring Training roster, the first in a future series aimed...

• 2/28 Redlegs Review: A preseason preview of the Reds bullpen: Broxton is making closer money, but will he hold the closer's role all season? Today we take a look at the Cincinnati...
• 2/27 District On Deck: Spring Training Game 4: Washington Nationals 5, Atlanta Braves 9: I remember I always used to select Ryan Perry for my bullpen in MLB The Show. I liked him because he could strike people out and...
• 2/26 District On Deck: Washington Nationals 2013 Opening Day Roster Prediction #1: With Spring Training games officially underway, there are many who believe that there is no room on the roster for someone to...
• 2/25 District On Deck: Fantasy Preview: Henry Rodriguez: Our first fantasy reliever is previously injured fireballer Henry Rodriguez. The Nationals acquired him a few years ago along...
• 2/24 District On Deck: Spring Training Game 1: New York Mets 5, Washington Nationals 3: Our long national nightmare is over: Baseball is back, even if it is just exhibition games. Stephen Strasburg saw his first game...
• 2/20 Redlegs Review: What kind of season can be expected out of Aroldis Chapman?: Is he a starter? Is he a reliever? Is he even human? These are all questions being asked by fans and media alike this...
• 2/4 District On Deck: Why The Washington Nationals Need A Contingency Plan With Gio Gonzalez After Miami Clinic Report: There has not been a lot said after the Miami Clinic Biogenesis reports that implicate Washington Nationals starting pitcher Gio...

• 1/31 D.C. Baseball Yesterday and Today: Farewell to two old friends: Brian Schneider and Nick Johnson: Two members of the team that brought baseball back to Washington have hung up their spikes. Nick Johnson is calling it a career...
• 1/16 Baseball Musings: Nats Bullpen: Adam Kilgore takes a deeper look at what the signing of Rafael Soriano means for the Nationals bullpen. The bullpen is crowded,...
• 1/15 Blog Red Machine: Cincinnati Reds Five at Five: Izturis, Payroll, More: Here’s five things to discuss at the dinner table tonight. Remember to keep your elbows off the table, too. I’m certain...
• 1/13 Redlegs Review: Proposing a new stat for relievers: by: Chase Fitzgerald Staff Writer I had an idea for a stat a while ago called SP (Scores Preserved). To get on “SP”...
• 1/9 District On Deck: Nationals Sign Brandon Mann: The Nats have added lefty reliever Brandon Mann on a minor league deal that reportedly includes an invite to major league spring...
• 1/5 District On Deck: Dodgers Sign J.P. Howell: Earlier today, news broke that free agent lefty reliever J.P. Howell signed a one-year dealwith the Los Angeles Dodgers. The deal...
• 1/3 Blog Red Machine: There Are Questions Surrounding Reds ‘Pen?: We’ve all been caught up in the talk about Aroldis Chapman and an innings limit and if he honestly should be moved to the...

• 12/31 Redlegs Review: End of 2012 "what if" edition - Cincinnati Reds: Enjoy a big ol' mug of what if joe. 2012 was certainly a special and memorable year for Reds fans, especially those of...
• 12/29 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Nationals | Bill Bray candidate for job: Washington Nationals RP Bill Bray, signed to a minor-league deal in the offseason, is a candidate to fill the second left-handed...[+] job out of the bullpen for manager Davey Johnson, who has said he would prefer two lefties in the bullpen for Opening Day. RP Zach Duke is the team's left-handed long reliever.
• 12/28 District On Deck: Mike Gonzalez Signs With Milwaukee: This afternoon, Fox Sports reporter Ken Rosenthal broke the news  that lefthanded reliever and former Nat Michael Gonzalez had...
• 12/28 MLB Injury News: Nationals Need Lefty Relief Help, Interested in J.P. Howell: With Mike Gonzalez signing with the Milwaukee Brewers, the Washington Nationals are left to wonder where their bullpen stands....
• 12/22 District On Deck: With Gorzelanny Gone, Where Can Nats Find Lefties?: In 2012, the Nationals’ need for left-handed relievers was filled by Tom Gorzelanny, Sean Burnett, and Michael Gonzalez,...
• 12/20 District On Deck: Former Nationals Pitchers Find New Homes: Edwin Jackson and Tom Gorzelanny have both found new homes today as both signed multi-year contracts with teams in the National...
• 12/6 MLBTradeRumors: Winter Meetings In Review: National League: Here's a look back at what went down during the Winter Meetings in the National League.. Braves: If the Braves add an outfielder...
• 12/6 District On Deck: Do The Nationals Really Need Another Lefty In The Bullpen?: A lot of the talk going around is that the Nationals need to get another left-handed pitcher in the bullpen, maybe even trading...
• 12/4 District On Deck: Nationals Sign Dan Haren: Well, the Nationals made a significant splash signing a former ace who spent last season with the Los Angeles Angels. No, not...
• 12/4 MLBTradeRumors: Winter Meetings Review: Day 1: We're through one full day of the Winter Meetings, and several significant free agents have already come off the board. Here's...
• 12/4 Seedlings to Stars: Washington Adds Left-handed Options in Duke, Bray: Closing out the season with their first playoff birth in franchise history, one of the strengths of the Washington Nationals roster...
• 12/3 Blog Red Machine: Cincinnati Reds Winter Meetings, Day 1: Much About Nothing: Did anyone actually expect the Reds to be active the first day of these meetings? You did? Consider yourself among the extreme...
• 12/3 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Nationals | Bill Bray signsThe Washington Nationals signed free-agent RP Bill Bray (Reds) to a minor league deal Monday, Dec. 3....[+] The Washington Nationals signed free-agent RP Bill Bray (Reds) to a minor league deal Monday, Dec. 3.
• 12/3 MLBTradeRumors: Nationals Sign Bill Bray: In addition to re-signing Zach Duke, the Nationals have continued to add arms today by signing Bill Bray to a minor league deal,...

• 11/28 Blog Red Machine: Reds: Arbitration Eligibles, Thoughts on Free Agents and Payroll: The deadline for tendering a contract for arbitration eligibles is fast approaching. On Friday, the clock will run out and the...
• 11/16 Blog Red Machine: With the Awards Over, Time to Move On?: The BBWAA awards are now a thing of the past…for this year, anyway. And we honestly should not be shocked at how little...
• 11/14 Redlegs Review: Getting up to speed on all the latest Reds news and notes: The 2012 season is nothing but a distant memory at this point as the **** air of the offseason begins to take its grip on...
• 11/9 MLBTradeRumors: Twins Rumors: McCarthy, Blanton, Dempster, Myers: Here's the latest on the Twins from Darren Wolfson of 1500 ESPN... So far, the Twins have reached out to free agents Brandon...
• 11/9 Blog Red Machine: All Quiet on the Stove Front: In this relatively young offseason, there are a handful of known things about the Cincinnati Reds and still plenty of unknowns. ...
• 11/8 MLBTradeRumors: Minor Moves: Bray, Valdez, Rondon, Hernandez: Here are a few of the day's minor transactions... Left-hander Bill Bray and infielder Wilson Valdez have elected to become...
• 11/7 Blog Red Machine: Reds and Free Agency: Bullpen Help From the Left Side?: Kind of strange having that as a headline, and I’m not referring to anyone’s political stance. Here’s where...
• 11/6 Redlegs Review: Keith Law ranks Reds free agents: There isn't a lot of star power available in the free agent market this time around, but there are plenty of quality role...
• 11/5 D.C. Baseball Yesterday and Today: The First Nationals: Once again Washington has players in the Arizona Fall League that are showcasing their skills. We thought it time to reflect back...
• 11/4 Redlegs Review: Recapping the season of Aroldis Chapman: Dominance is an appropriate term to define the bulk of Chapman's season The biggest question concerning Chapman heading...
• 11/3 Blog Red Machine: The Cuban Missile Crisis: The 2012 NL Central Champion Cincinnati Reds (now that the mourning period is over, that’s starting to sound good again) have...
• 11/1 Blog Red Machine: Grading the 2012 Reds’ trades: Part 2: Early in the season, I took a look at a few of the trades that Reds general manager Walt Jocketty made in the offseason. Obviously...

• 10/31 Blog Red Machine: Food for Thought: The Winter of My Discontent Turns an Early Corner: A few days ago I shared the stages of my remorse vis-a-vis the sudden demise of the Cincinnati Reds 2012 season.  The three stages...
• 10/26 MLBTradeRumors: Offseason Outlook: Cincinnati Reds: The Reds will look for an outfielder who can bat leadoff this coming offseason. Guaranteed Contracts Joey Votto, 1B:...
• 10/25 MLBTradeRumors: Arbitration Eligibles: Cincinnati Reds: The Reds are next in our 2013 Arbitration Eligibles series.  Matt Swartz's salary projections are below. First time: Mat...
• 10/10 Injury Report: ()

• 9/19 Redlegs Review: The 2012 version of the Reds bullpen is better than 1990: Ask anyone around baseball what they think the 2012 Reds' biggest strength is and I would bet you my bottom dollar...
• 9/12 Redlegs Review: Reds on Twitter: A Master List: Are you new to Twitter and in search of some legitimate Reds-related accounts to follow? Or are you a seasoned...
• 9/9 Redlegs Review: When Chapman pitches the Reds win: Have you ever wondered what the Reds' record is when a particular pitcher appears in a game? If so, you're about...
• 9/7 Redlegs Review: Astros stage late rally off Chapman to upend Redlegs: The unthinkable happened Friday night at Great American Ball Park as the Reds (83-56) fell to the lowly Astros...
• 9/7 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Reds | Bill Bray done for yearCincinnati Reds RP Bill Bray (back) will not return to pitch this season....[+] Cincinnati Reds RP Bill Bray (back) will not return to pitch this season.
• 9/6 Redlegs Review: Do the Reds boast the best bullpen in the National League?: Who has the best late-inning relief core in the National League? Well, according to ESPN's Jim Bowden that title...

• 8/31 Blog Red Machine: The Utility Player: Hamilton, Chapman, Frazier, Baker: If you’re a Reds fan looking for Billy Hamilton to be among the September call-ups, well, you’re going to be disappointed....
• 8/3 Blog Red Machine: The Utility Player: Frazier and ROY Love, Health, and a New Machine?: Some would say it’s about time. While I would agree, I knew it would eventually arrive. “It” would be talk about...

• 7/31 Blog Red Machine: Broxton-to-Reds Breakdown: Making a Strength Strength-ier: First of all, I would like to reintroduce myself as this is my semi-triumphant return to BRM. After a grueling year-plus of finishing...
• 7/31 Blog Red Machine: Reds Land Reliever Broxton in Exchange for Two Prospects: A deal that has Walt Jocketty’s fingerprint on it. Right before the trade deadline ended, the Reds acquired relief pitcher...
• 7/31 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Reds | Roster moves: The Cincinnati Reds recalled P Todd Redmond from the minors and placed RP Bill Bray (back) on the disabled list Tuesday, July...[+] 31. P Andrew Brackman was also designated for assignment.
• 7/31 MLBTradeRumors: Reds Designate Andrew Brackman For Assignment: The Reds have designated Andrew Brackman for assignment, Tom Groeschen of the Cincinnati Enquirer reports (on Twitter). In related...
• 7/20 Blog Red Machine: The Utility Player: Brandon Phillips, Votto and his Knee, and Alfredo Simon?: And…there will be some Todd Frazier in here as well. Wouldn’t be TUP without him, as he has shown. First thing involves...
• 7/13 MLBTradeRumors: Baseball Blogs Weigh In: Greinke, Hamels, Upton: Six years ago today, the Nationals and Reds swung an eight-player trade that sent Austin Kearns, Felipe Lopez, and Ryan Wagner...
• 7/11 Blog Red Machine: 5 Things Reds Need to Do in 2nd Half to Win Central: This is when it gets fun. Baseball doesn’t offer instant gratification. 162 games doesn’t necessarily lend itself...

• 6/22 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Reds | Bill Bray activated: The Cincinnati Reds activated RP Bill Bray (groin, back) from the 15-day disabled list Friday, June 22, and optioned RP J.J. Hoover...[+] to Triple-A Louisville in a corresponding move.
• 6/20 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Reds | Bill Bray throws again: Cincinnati Reds RP Bill Bray (groin, back) tossed a scoreless inning for Triple-A Louisville Wednesday, June 20, with two walks...[+] allowed.
• 6/19 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Reds | Unsure of Drew Stubbs' return date: Cincinnati Reds OF Drew Stubbs (oblique) isn't guaranteed to come off the disabled list when eligible Friday, June 22, because...[+] he has yet to play since straining his left oblique June 5. He is scheduled to hit in an indoor cage and take batting practice Wednesday, June 20. RP Bill Bray (groin, back), who threw 1 1/3 scoreless innings with Triple-A Louisville Monday, June 18, is also unsure if he will return Friday.
• 6/15 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Reds | Bill Bray rehabs: Cincinnati Reds RP Bill Bray (groin, back) threw a scoreless innings with Triple-A Louisville Thursday, June 14, striking out...[+] three. He will pitch again Friday, June 15.
• 6/12 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Reds | Bill Bray rehabs: Cincinnati Reds RP Bill Bray (back, groin) threw 1 2/3 perfect innings with Single-A Dayton Monday, June 11, and will throw with...[+] Triple-A Louisville Thursday, June 14, and Friday, June 15.
• 6/10 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Reds | Bill Bray rehab update: Cincinnati Reds RP Bill Bray (back, groin) walked one and struck out one in a scoreless inning for Class A Dayton Saturday, June...[+] 9. He is scheduled to pitch again Monday, June 11.

• 5/25 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Reds | Bill Bray has MRI: Cincinnati Reds RP Bill Bray (back) underwent an MRI exam on his back Friday, May 25, and he doesn't have structural damage. He...[+] hopes to resume throwing Monday, May 28, after being put on anti-inflammatories.
• 5/21 Mets360.com: How Bobby Parnell thrives despite a .361 BABIP: In his three-plus seasons with the Mets, Bobby Parnell has always been a Dr. Jekyl and Mr. Hyde type of pitcher, in that we are...
• 5/16 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Reds | Bill Bray not close to returnCincinnati Reds RP Bill Bray (groin) is still rehabbing in Arizona and isn't very close to returning to the club....[+] Cincinnati Reds RP Bill Bray (groin) is still rehabbing in Arizona and isn't very close to returning to the club.
• 5/16 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Reds | Bill Bray throws: Cincinnati Reds RP Bill Bray (back, groin) threw 12 pitches in one inning in an extended spring training game Wednesday, May 16,...[+] and his back is now causing him more problems than his groin.
• 5/16 MLBTradeRumors: 2013 Contract Issues: Cincinnati Reds: The Reds are next in MLBTR’s 2013 Contract Issues series: Eligible For Free Agency (2) Scott Rolen - Rolen, now on the...

• 4/26 Justin Jabs: Rival Report 4/26: Arm injuries, Plush–Campana footrace, and the 26th man: Remember these? Let’s take a look at what’s been going on in the NL Central. Now presenting your first Rival Report...
• 4/26 MLBTradeRumors: Looking Back At The 2012 Arbitration Projections: This past offseason, we projected the salaries for 155 arbitration-eligible players who received one-year contracts. The results...
• 4/18 Redbird Rants: Rants Daily: Matt Carpenter provides heroics in 2-1 Cards win over Reds: The legend of Matt Carpenter continues to grow in St. Louis. One game after a 4-for-4, 5 RBI performance, Carpenter was on the...
• 4/17 The Baseball Page: Is Reds flamethrower being misused?Is Reds flamethrower being misused?...
• 4/13 Baseball Musings: The Chess Game: Bronson Arroyo pitched 7 1/3 innings against Washington tonight, allowing three hits, one walk, and no runs. With 94 pitches thrown...

• 3/24 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Reds | Bill Bray works in minor league game: Cincinnati Reds RP Bill Bray (groin) faced six batters in a minor-league game Friday, March 23, allowing a single and a two-run...[+] home run. 'You could tell he was rusty today. That's to be expected,' manager Dusty Baker said. 'He looked pretty good.' Bray is tentatively expected to make a Cactus League appearance Monday, March 26.
• 3/22 FanSided: Where Will Aroldis Chapman Start the Season?: Opening Day is exactly two weeks away, but there seems to be more questions regarding the Reds roster now than there were at the...
• 3/21 Blog Red Machine: Cincinnati Reds Rotation Showing Signs of Life: Monday afternoon marked a milestone for the Cincinnati Reds.  For the first time this season the Reds starters have started 6...
• 3/18 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Reds | Bill Bray to throw side session Sunday: Cincinnati Reds RP Bill Bray (groin) will throw a side session Sunday, March 18, and is expected to throw one inning in a simulated...[+] game Tuesday, March 20. If all goes well, he could see game action later this week.
• 3/7 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Reds | Bill Bray to throw simulated gameCincinnati Reds RP Bill Bray (groin) will throw a simulated game Wednesday, March 7....[+] Cincinnati Reds RP Bill Bray (groin) will throw a simulated game Wednesday, March 7.

• 2/29 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Reds | Bill Bray's injury not serious: Cincinnati Reds RP Bill Bray (groin) hasn't taken part in workouts the last few days but his injury is not considered serious....[+] He threw long toss from 150 feet Tuesday, Feb. 28, but has yet to throw live batting practice. Bray expects to be back in action this weekend.
• 2/28 C70 At The Bat: Playing Pepper 2012: Cincinnati Reds: In 2009, I decided to get a feel for other teams around baseball by asking bloggers for those teams some questions about their...
• 2/28 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Reds | Bill Bray has sore groinCincinnati Reds RP Bill Bray (groin) is out of workouts with a sore groin....[+] Cincinnati Reds RP Bill Bray (groin) is out of workouts with a sore groin.

• 1/22 MLBTradeRumors: MLBTR Originals: There was no shortage of news this week but MLBTR also delivered a great deal of original content and reporting.. The Nationals...
• 1/19 Justin Jabs: Arbitration in the NL Central, part one: A total of 34 players in the National League Central Division were eligible for arbitration this year. Players with between three...
• 1/18 MLBTradeRumors: Contract Details: Bray, Nationals, Cust: All of last night’s filing numbers, including player submissions, team submissions and midpoints, can now be found in MLBTR’s...
• 1/17 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Reds | Bill Bray avoids arbitration: The Cincinnati Reds avoided arbitration with RP Bill Bray Tuesday, Jan. 17, by agreeing to a one-year deal. Financial terms weren't...[+] given. He made $645,000 last season.
• 1/12 MLBTradeRumors: NL Central Notes: Madson, Wood, Miller: The Reds signed Cuban left-hander Aroldis Chapman for $30.25MM on this date in 2010. The 23-year-old has a 3.27 ERA with 12.8...
• 1/11 Baseball Musings: The Madson Deal: The Reds signed Ryan Madson for one year, and Rob Neyer breaks down the deal: And what of Ryan Madson? Madson wasn’t worth...
• 1/10 MLBTradeRumors: Reds To Sign Ryan Madson : If any doubt remained about the Reds' intentions for the 2012 season, it disappeared this evening -- they're going for it. GM...

• 11/22 Through The Fence Baseball: Cincinnat Reds bullpen preview for 2012: Heading into the 2012 season, the Cincinnati Reds bullpen looks pretty solid aside from one major issue: the closer. The Reds...
• 11/5 The Writer's Journey: Bill Bray is an All-Star?: I don’t have anything against Bill Bray. But to call him an All-Star is a little bit of a stretch. However, he is on a team...

• 10/26 MLBTradeRumors: Offseason Outlook: Cincinnati Reds: Look for the Reds to be active on the trade market, as GM Walt Jocketty decides whether to use his trade chips and limited payroll...
• 10/11 Blog Red Machine: 2011 QRO: The Cincinnati Reds: The season is now complete, so after spending more time than I expected compiling data, it is time to reveal the Cincinnati Reds...
• 10/10 MLBTradeRumors: Arbitration Eligibles: Cincinnati Reds: The Reds are next in our arbitration eligibles series. First time:  Jose Arredondo, Homer Bailey, Paul Janish     Second...

• 9/11 MLBTradeRumors: Reds Considering Cordero Extension: In looking at Francisco Cordero's 2012 option earler this week, MLBTR's Dan Mennella speculated that the Reds will probably decline...

• 8/18 PaulLebowitz.com: MLB Draft Dollars And The Strategy Of Spending: Why do I get the feeling that with all the talk about clubs spending, spending and spending some more in the MLB Draft, that 2011...

• 6/12 22gigantes.com: Schierholtz leads Giants past Reds 4-2: Chris Stewart (right) congratulates Nate Schierholtz. Nate Schierholtz drove in the go-ahead run in the 7th inning of a...
• 6/11 22gigantes.com: Giants win game, lose Freddy: The San Francisco Giants latest last at-bat win came at a serious price for the defending World Series champs. Second baseman...
• 6/4 Baseball Musings: Bullpen Breakdown: Johnny Cueto allowed two runs during his seven innings of work, and when he finished at the stretch, the Reds led 4-2. By the...

• 5/28 The Writer's Journey: Game 52: Mike Leake was awesome last night, holding the Braves to only one run over six innings. Three Reds relievers earned a hold: Logan...
• 5/23 MLBTradeRumors: Contenders And Lefty Relievers: Athletics lefty reliever Jerry Blevins has been designated for assignment and is presumably available, leaving me to wonder which...

• 4/30 Blog Red Machine: Who are the 2011 Reds?: In place of my usual weekly recaps of ups and downs I have decided to give a little insight on something that has been rolling...
• 4/27 Blog Red Machine: A Getaway That Got Away…AlmostI was sweating over this one......
• 4/26 Blog Red Machine: The Lumber is Alive…For One GameAs the saying goes, it is only one game, but the Reds offense looked a little better last night. What say you?...
• 4/25 MLBTradeRumors: 2012 Contract Issues: Cincinnati Reds: The Reds are next in our 2012 Contract Issues series.  Here's what the team faces after the 2011 season: Eligible For Free...
• 4/15 Blog Red Machine: Well, If It’s Not Masset…Some Reds fans want Nick Masset out of the setup role. Well, who do you put in it?...
• 4/12 The Writer's Journey: Game 10: Chris Heisey made the most of a rare start by hitting his first home run of the season in the fifth inning, putting the Reds ahead...
• 4/10 Blog Red Machine: Two Games, Two Different OutcomesThe first two games in the Diamondbacks series have been vastly different....
• 4/10 The Writer's Journey: Game 8: Stellar pitching from Bronson Arroyo and the ability to get runs over helped the Reds snap their 2-game losing streak last night....
• 4/1 Blog Red Machine: Opening Day: Props and DropsSome good and bad from Opening Day....

• 3/23 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Reds | Several pitchers in line for final bullpen slots: The Cincinnati Reds have two openings left in the bullpen and several pitchers in contention, according to MLB.com's Mark Sheldon....[+] RP's Jose Arredondo, Jared Burton, Sam LeCure, Logan Ondrusek, Bill Bray, Matt Maloney and Dontrelle Willis are thought to be in contention, with Bray likely getting a nod because he is out of options.
• 3/21 Blog Red Machine: No OptionsA list of Reds players that have no remaining options...and a bit more....
• 3/20 The Writer's Journey: 2011 Reds (’92 Style): Bill Bray: Relief pitchers. YAWN. Bill Bray was actually a first round draft pick for the Expos in 2004, and came to the Reds in the Austin...
• 3/3 Blog Red Machine: 2011 Cincinnati Reds Season Preview: The PenThose who can and might have a roster spot in the Reds bullpen....
• 3/3 Blog Red Machine: 20111 Cincinnati Reds Season Preview: The PenThose who can and might have a roster spot in the Reds bullpen....

• 2/28 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Reds | Several top relievers set to debut: Cincinnati Reds RPs Jose Arredondo, Bill Bray, Aroldis Chapman, Nick Masset and Dontrelle Willis are each scheduled to work in...[+] relief in Cactus League action Monday, Feb. 28, against the Cleveland Indians, reports Jordan Bastian, of MLB.com.

• 1/18 The Biz of Baseball: Salary Arbitration Watch: Davies, Barmes, Keppinger, Bourn, Paulino, Bray: The deadline for signing players without exchanging figures came and went at 1pm Eastern Time. We're still tracking all the...
• 1/18 Blog Red Machine: Maybe the Reds Already Have a Lefty SpecialistCould the Reds have that lefty "specialist"?...
• 1/18 MLBTradeRumors: Players To Avoid Arbitration: Tuesday: Today is the deadline for players and teams to submit arbitration figures. The sides will then settle on a salary between the...
• 1/18 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Reds | Bill Bray avoids arbitration: The Cincinnati Reds avoided arbitration with RP Bill Bray by signing him to a one-year, $645,000 deal, The Cincinnati Enquirer's...[+] John Fay reports.
• 1/18 Blog Red Machine: More To Come…: Coming from Mr. Jocketty via Mark Sheldon, the Reds are currently working to try to give our remaining arbitration eligible players...
• 1/17 MLBTradeRumors: Quick Hits: Rangers, Pavano, Reds, Pujols: On this day 15 years ago, Blue Jays skipper John Farrell signed with Mariners as a free agent.  Let's take a look at today's...
• 1/16 The Biz of Baseball: Salary Arbitration Watch: Inside Joey Votto's 3-year, $38M Deal: The numbers aren’t entirely clear as of yet (Buster Olney reports that it’s $38 million, while Jon Heyman says it’s approx....
• 1/6 The Biz of Baseball: Arbitration Watch: Reds and Jared Burton Avoid Arbitration With a 1-yr, $750K Deal: The Associated Press reported today that Cincinnati agreed to terms with righty reliever Jared Burton on a one year contract...
• 1/6 MLBTradeRumors: Reds, Burton Avoid Arbitration: The Reds agreed to a one-year deal with Jared Burton, avoiding arbitration, the team announced (on Twitter). Burton, a super...

• 12/28 Blog Red Machine: Reflecting on 2010: JuneLooking back at the month of June for the Cincinnati Reds....
• 12/25 Blog Red Machine: Job Posting: 8th Inning Guy/Shut Down Left Hander Needed: Throughout the 2010 season there were a few constants, Joey Votto would work the pitcher, the Reds would never give up and Arthur...
• 12/3 Blog Red Machine: Another Non-SurpriseAll six arbitration eligibles Reds are tendered offers for 2011....

• 11/23 Blog Red Machine: Going Forward in Arbitration. It’s Gonna Be Pricey!: The list of Reds players that are arbitration eligible isn’t long, but it will be costly. A list of Reds players eligible...
• 11/17 Blog Red Machine: AFL Spotlight: Daryl ThompsonToday, the spotlight falls on Daryl Thompson....

• 10/7 Reds Fan Central: Reds Announce NLDS Roster: Ok the playoff roster has been announced and we finally know who will be representing our Reds! Pitching Staff: Edinson Volquez,...
• 10/5 Reds Fan Central: Reds Announce NLDS Roster: Ok the playoff roster has been announced and we finally know who will be representing our Reds! Pitching Staff: Edinson Volquez,...
• 10/5 MLBTradeRumors: Arbitration Eligibles: Cincinnati Reds: The Reds are next in our arbitration eligibles series... First time: Joey Votto, Edinson Volquez, Johnny Cueto, Jay Bruce,...

• 9/21 Reds Fan Central: It’s Official! The Losing Streak is Over!: Tonight the Reds started a four game series with the Arizona Diamondbacks with a huge 7-2 victory.  It was more like Home Run...
• 9/13 PaulLebowitz.com: Classified Ads: Regime change: The title of this posting reminds me of Don LaPre with his classified ads to make millions. What happened...

• 7/31 Tomahawk Take: Braves Prevail in Extras; Attention Turns to Injuries: In a game that had a postseason feel to it, the Braves and Reds fought back and forth, and two injuries and a stolen homer later...
• 7/11 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Reds | Bill Bray suffers loss Saturday: Cincinnati Reds RP Bill Bray (0-1) allowed one run on one hit over 1 1/3 innings in a loss to the Philadelphia Phillies Saturday,...[+] July 10, according to The Associated Press. He walked one and struck out one.

• 6/27 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Reds | Bill Bray recalled from Triple-AThe Cincinnati Reds have recalled RP Bill Bray from Triple-A Louisville, according to MLB.com....[+] The Cincinnati Reds have recalled RP Bill Bray from Triple-A Louisville, according to MLB.com.

• 5/3 MLBTradeRumors: 2011 Contract Issues: Cincinnati Reds: The Reds face a slew of contractual options after the season: Aaron Harang has a $12.75MM club option with a $2MM buyout. ...