Reds cut Mike Stanton!

by Obi Juan Kenobez on Mar 28, 2008 12:36 PM EDT

Saw this at Redszone then dug up this link

It's hard to believe, but it's actually happening:

Reds to cut Stanton BY JOHN ERARDI | JERARDI@ENQUIRER.COM

Reds manager Dusty Baker said this morning that the team has told reliever Mike Stanton that they are going let him go.

The move means the Reds will eat $3 million of Stanton's contract this season, and $500,000 next season.

Last season Stanton was 1-3 with a 5.93 ERA. He signed a two-year deal starting with the 2007 season, which included a one-year option for 2009.

Baker and Reds general manager Wayne Krivsky did not get into specifics, but Krivsky confirmed the news.

"We talked to Mike this morning," Krivsky said. "It was a very tough conversation."

Krivsky did not want to comment beyond that about the Stanton because the team has not officially made the announcement.

"Whatever Dusty told you is good enough for me. But nothing official has happened we don't have to do those kinds of things until Monday."

This is, so far, the biggest indicator to me that the Reds are actually serious about putting a competitive team on the field. I give some credit to Krivsky to realize the mistake he made, and kudos to Castellini to be willing to eat the remaining 3.5 mill on Stanton's contract. Of course, this move also clears a spot for Kent Mercker, who is another ancient lefty. I personally prefer Mercker to Stanton, but it might be a wash.

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whoa

we must really hate wes helms.

Marty may have a shirt on, but Billy Beane just ripped his off and is squeezing his nipples. - Brendan's ukkah

by boobs on Mar 28, 2008 12:49 PM EDT 0 recs

or

maybe the Phillies figured if they waited us out, we'd drop him like a bad habit.

by Obi Juan Kenobez on Mar 28, 2008 12:50 PM EDT up 0 recs

maybe

but fay said we were the ones who turned them down. somebody said that, anyway

Marty may have a shirt on, but Billy Beane just ripped his off and is squeezing his nipples. - Brendan's ukkah

by boobs on Mar 28, 2008 12:51 PM EDT up 0 recs

If that's true

then, yeah, I guess we do hate wes helms. But I gotta think the Phillies pondered the whole "why would we give up a player for a washed up Loogy when we can just pluck one from the free agent pool?" question, slapped their foreheads, and moved on.

by Obi Juan Kenobez on Mar 28, 2008 12:54 PM EDT up 0 recs

it was hal mccoy

Mike Stanton and his $3 million contract (with a $500,000 buyout). The Phillies inquired about his availability, offering first baseman/third baseman Wes Helmes. The Reds said no.

http://www.daytondailynews.com/o/content/shared-gen/blogs/dayton/cincinnatireds/entries/2008/03/27/can_bray_stay_healthy.html

Marty may have a shirt on, but Billy Beane just ripped his off and is squeezing his nipples. - Brendan's ukkah

by boobs on Mar 28, 2008 12:58 PM EDT up 0 recs

fwiw,

helms was set to make $2.15 million.

Marty may have a shirt on, but Billy Beane just ripped his off and is squeezing his nipples. - Brendan's ukkah

by boobs on Mar 28, 2008 1:00 PM EDT up 0 recs

This is pretty shocking

I thought for sure they would give him at least a month in the pen, just on the outside chance that he might be productive, and to get the most possible use out of that contract. I'm glad that they're not taking Stanton up north with them, but that makes the Bray demotion a little more confusing. And yeah, I gotta agree that getting Wes Helms for Stanton would have been better than getting nothing for Stanton. Just an all-around dropped ball by Krivsky.

Stanton will probably land with another club (Phillies would be a decent bet), but if he doesn't, I can't feel too bad for him. $3.5 million to not pitch is a pretty decent parachute.

by Brendanukkah on Mar 28, 2008 1:00 PM EDT 0 recs

Wow

We must only be going with two lefties, Affeldt and Mercker.
So Our Pen Will Look Like:

Coffey
Burton
Weathers
Cordero
Affeldt
Mercker

Then Bray gets called back up? Surely Brower and Lincoln wont make the club. Maybe Belisle will be the last guy.

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by MixFMKyle on Mar 28, 2008 1:03 PM EDT 0 recs

maybe sweaterpants will recall bray today

like a mulligan. "Oopsies!"

Marty may have a shirt on, but Billy Beane just ripped his off and is squeezing his nipples. - Brendan's ukkah

by boobs on Mar 28, 2008 1:05 PM EDT up 0 recs

would that count toward Bray's options?

seems like they knew when they sent him down they were cutting Mike also. Maybe something else is in the works

Hope Springs Eternal! Go Reds

by Caleb on Mar 28, 2008 1:56 PM EDT up 0 recs

His option for the year has already been used.

Though I'm not sure if it's an official option until the season starts or something like that, so they might be able to recall him prior to that point and not use an option.

by Geki on Mar 28, 2008 2:41 PM EDT up 0 recs

I think he has to spend 10 days off the actice roster

because players who aren't on the 40 man are "Reassigned". I remember that in the Bowden era he optioned a young pitcher (can't remember his name) in late March, and changed his mind and wanted him back, but he couldn't recall him until his 10 days were up, at which point he changed his mind again.

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*Note this is not an endorsment of Dusty Baker.

by justin007000 on Mar 29, 2008 12:12 AM EDT up 0 recs

Yes, but...

...you can call them up sooner if there's an injury. Teams can usually find a way around the 10-day thing if they want to.

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by BubbaFan on Mar 29, 2008 5:46 AM EDT up 0 recs

BTW

Obi Juan, who were you back in the old days of RR? I notice you've been around a while, but that's a new name. So, spill...

Don't talk back to Darth Vader or he'll getcha!

by Slyde on Mar 28, 2008 1:10 PM EDT 0 recs

I think I figured it out

Dave Massey?

Don't talk back to Darth Vader or he'll getcha!

by Slyde on Mar 28, 2008 1:13 PM EDT up 0 recs

You are correct sir.

Back in the day I used to proudly use my real name, but now I hide behind a curtain of bullshit.

by Obi Juan Kenobez on Mar 28, 2008 1:17 PM EDT up 0 recs

Understood

I just wanted to match up the names in my head so I would know whether I liked you or not. :)

Carry on with your world of lies.

Don't talk back to Darth Vader or he'll getcha!

by Slyde on Mar 28, 2008 1:24 PM EDT up 0 recs

Good thing

these blog IDs are universal for all of the new SB Nation.

I suck right now. What else can I say?

by Mike Stanton on Mar 28, 2008 1:11 PM EDT 0 recs

You know my online handle is Optimus Prime...

Marty may have a shirt on, but Billy Beane just ripped his off and is squeezing his nipples. - Brendan's ukkah

by boobs on Mar 28, 2008 1:17 PM EDT up 0 recs

I do know that

I wish I didn't.

by Brendanukkah on Mar 28, 2008 1:22 PM EDT up 0 recs

Couldn't we just have traded for Helms

and then cut him if we didn't want him anyways? Way to flush $1.5 il down the drain, Wayner.

by Geki on Mar 28, 2008 1:18 PM EDT 0 recs

I know what you're saying

But dude, we don't have Mike Stanton on our team any more. He no longer pitches for us. Surely there is some cause for celebration

by Obi Juan Kenobez on Mar 28, 2008 1:22 PM EDT up 0 recs

The only thing I can think is

the Phillies may have wanted money to even out the deal. Helms may not have been a bad option for a RH bat, but I'd rather have Hatteberg on the bench and Helms wouldn't likely eliminate Castro, Hairston, or any of the other nothing bats.

Don't talk back to Darth Vader or he'll getcha!

by Slyde on Mar 28, 2008 1:23 PM EDT up 0 recs

you have to at least give him credit

for cutting stanton

"Never perfect but perfectly forgiven." -Petra

by shortstopv2 on Mar 28, 2008 1:25 PM EDT up 0 recs

Yes...

Almost enough to make up for signing the guy in the first place...minus $6.5 million and a year of stinking up the bullpen.

At least it wasn't Grady Little.

by Paul Householder on Mar 28, 2008 3:39 PM EDT up 0 recs

Agreed

Since signing Feliz they've stated several times that they will not take on any extra payroll, at all. By not signing Lohse for a few mill, I think they showed they're serious.

by ken on Mar 28, 2008 1:30 PM EDT up 0 recs

Can you believe that the Reds will Casto AND Jerry Jr. on the bench

The offensive picture doesn't look so great without Hobbs with Gonzo on the DL.

Change is so exciting. I never know what the hell is going on. I love Chaos,

by Madville on Mar 28, 2008 4:12 PM EDT up 0 recs

$1.5 k is well worth some

avoided eighth inning disasters this season

Hope Springs Eternal! Go Reds

by Caleb on Mar 28, 2008 1:47 PM EDT up 0 recs

Hallelujah!

btw, we all know that the Reds won't get a chance to eat the $3 million if Stanton gets a hold of it first.

Plus ca change...

by Man Mountain on Mar 28, 2008 1:27 PM EDT 0 recs

fat jokes

so i walked up to my wife with a duck under my arm and said, "This is the pig I'm fucking." She said, "That's not a pig." I said, "I wasn't talking to you."

Marty may have a shirt on, but Billy Beane just ripped his off and is squeezing his nipples. - Brendan's ukkah

by boobs on Mar 28, 2008 1:30 PM EDT up 0 recs

I keep hearing this joke

was it on something recently?

It's a great joke, thoough.

Plus ca change...

by Man Mountain on Mar 28, 2008 1:36 PM EDT up 0 recs

it was on sopranos

twice

Marty may have a shirt on, but Billy Beane just ripped his off and is squeezing his nipples. - Brendan's ukkah

by boobs on Mar 28, 2008 1:38 PM EDT up 0 recs

fat jokes

Does Golden Corral have a SB Nation blog?

I suck right now. What else can I say?

by Mike Stanton on Mar 28, 2008 1:39 PM EDT up 0 recs

Stanton's so fat

He's the active leader in appearances, because he can regularly be seen from two stadiums.

Bruce Bonser? Boone Bonser? Boot Bonser?BOOSE BONZER?

by Lakeman on Mar 28, 2008 1:51 PM EDT up 0 recs

It's all good, m'man

by Brendanukkah on Mar 28, 2008 1:53 PM EDT up 0 recs

Unfinished business

Now we just have to sh*tcan Castro and I'll be content. What I fear is that they'll keep him and trade Freel. Janish can do everything Castro can--play once/twice a week, late inning defensive replacement.
By keeping Farney we have a bit of insurance in case EdE has another brutal start. This team needs depth.

by Sultan of Swaff on Mar 28, 2008 1:29 PM EDT 0 recs

Is it possible with Wayne's comments

They just told Mike he was not going to make the team. Maybe they haven't released him yet, they are going to try and trade him first.

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by MixFMKyle on Mar 28, 2008 1:31 PM EDT 0 recs

He said it was a tough conversation

was the trying to keep a straight face the tough part?

"TMI? TMI is 'too much information'. I used to say, 'don't go there,' but that's lame."

by 3 Fast 3 Furious on Mar 28, 2008 1:35 PM EDT 0 recs

I think it was because it happened during dinner

and if you've ever seen Stanton scarf down a pile of ribs, you'd know what a tough conversation was like.

Don't talk back to Darth Vader or he'll getcha!

by Slyde on Mar 28, 2008 1:39 PM EDT up 0 recs

This pile of ribs

What was the main course?

Plus ca change...

by Man Mountain on Mar 28, 2008 1:48 PM EDT up 0 recs

sexiest woman on earth

ill defender to (her) death

Marty may have a shirt on, but Billy Beane just ripped his off and is squeezing his nipples. - Brendan's ukkah

by boobs on Mar 28, 2008 1:49 PM EDT up 0 recs

So at the rate she's going

that'll be what, another two to three weeks?

by Obi Juan Kenobez on Mar 28, 2008 1:50 PM EDT up 0 recs

thats a bit optimistic

Marty may have a shirt on, but Billy Beane just ripped his off and is squeezing his nipples. - Brendan's ukkah

by boobs on Mar 28, 2008 1:55 PM EDT up 0 recs

Total reach in that draft

Maybe you're drafting for need? Like an ugly friend to make you feel better about yourself?

by Brendanukkah on Mar 28, 2008 1:55 PM EDT up 0 recs

Because that person's been right in front of you the whole time

I'm just a 'Nukkah, standing in front of some boobs, asking him to love her. Or whatever.

by Brendanukkah on Mar 28, 2008 1:59 PM EDT up 0 recs

I know which book I'm gonna buy you now

"Beach Babes of the Bataan"

Plus ca change...

by Man Mountain on Mar 28, 2008 2:26 PM EDT up 0 recs

is there Gameday coverage today?

Hope Springs Eternal! Go Reds

by Caleb on Mar 28, 2008 1:58 PM EDT 0 recs

$3.5 million... wow!

That's a lot of chicken nuggets.

by Fat Vegas Alan on Mar 28, 2008 2:38 PM EDT 0 recs

17.7 million of them to be exact

Don't talk back to Darth Vader or he'll getcha!

by Slyde on Mar 28, 2008 2:43 PM EDT up 0 recs

Just curious.. what's the currently accepted head-to-million-nugget ratio?

by Fat Vegas Alan on Mar 28, 2008 2:48 PM EDT up 0 recs

well whats the euro at these days?

by OURob on Mar 28, 2008 2:51 PM EDT up 0 recs

Impetigo kind of suits Amy

Plus ca change...

by Man Mountain on Mar 28, 2008 4:45 PM EDT up 0 recs

ehhh catering costs should be down

this year at least.

by OURob on Mar 28, 2008 2:48 PM EDT 0 recs

This is the most glorious news

I let out a yelp of some kind at the office upon seeing this news. Things are looking up my friends, perhaps up Miss Winehouse's skirt.

by Clove on Mar 28, 2008 2:55 PM EDT 0 recs

by Brendanukkah on Mar 28, 2008 3:25 PM EDT up 0 recs

sweet jesus!

"Glory is upon us, Reds fans! Glory!" ~ F.V. Alan

by Young Lefty on Mar 28, 2008 4:46 PM EDT up 0 recs

Cool God!

Scared by the new look...

by crolfer on Mar 30, 2008 3:04 PM EDT up 0 recs

so whats the deal with freel here?

fay said they were showcasing him for other teams, anybody think he'll start the year as a red?

"Never perfect but perfectly forgiven." -Petra

by shortstopv2 on Mar 28, 2008 3:31 PM EDT 0 recs

[raises hand]

by Brendanukkah on Mar 28, 2008 3:34 PM EDT up 0 recs

yes mr. uhhh brendanukkah

"Never perfect but perfectly forgiven." -Petra

by shortstopv2 on Mar 28, 2008 6:38 PM EDT up 0 recs

Yipeeeeee!!!!!!

He's a witch, and we burned him!!!!

At least it wasn't Grady Little.

by Paul Householder on Mar 28, 2008 3:35 PM EDT 0 recs

holyfickingshitballsoffury

I can't believe they're king this. I wonder how it went down. Do you think sweaterpants actually went to Bob and said, "I've got a big favor to ask . . ."

Or did Bob come and say, "why don't I throw you a bone here . . ."

by Brian B on Mar 28, 2008 4:18 PM EDT 0 recs

Thank freakin' God!

by Deaner on Mar 28, 2008 4:38 PM EDT 0 recs

ugh

scrolling way down to the bottom for new posts sucks!

by Brian B on Mar 28, 2008 4:43 PM EDT 0 recs

Haha

Tru dat. I think Freel will start the year off as a Red an get traded to the Mets for Scott Schoeneweis again. We need another Mitchell Report player now that Stanton's gone.

by TheClashing on Mar 28, 2008 7:20 PM EDT up 0 recs

Mercker is still on the team

The Dusty Path to the World Series!*

*Note this is not an endorsment of Dusty Baker.

by justin007000 on Mar 29, 2008 12:15 AM EDT up 0 recs

And the one good thing I have to say about Stanton is...

that he tossed me a bullpen ball last year after one of the Mets games. That was really cool of him.

by TheClashing on Mar 28, 2008 7:41 PM EDT 0 recs

He was really good

at making sure lots of fans in the outfield seats got souvenir game-used balls when he was pitching. Whatta guy.

by Brendanukkah on Mar 28, 2008 7:56 PM EDT up 0 recs

Mike Stanton: Always appearin.'

by Fat Vegas Alan on Mar 28, 2008 7:58 PM EDT up 0 recs

Was it covered in bacon fat?

Don't talk back to Darth Vader or he'll getcha!

by Slyde on Mar 28, 2008 8:10 PM EDT up 0 recs

It was either pine tar or dried bacon fat juices...

by TheClashing on Mar 31, 2008 2:37 PM EDT up 0 recs

woah

i go away on vacation for 2 freakin' days and look at what you crazy kids did to this place!! you just WAIT 'til your father gets home...

holy shit. a new blog and a gone mike stanton. give me a blow j and a beer and this day will be just about perfect.

by Charlie Scrabbles on Mar 28, 2008 9:00 PM EDT 0 recs

you're married right?

So that means that you'll be happy with a beer and a beer then.

Don't talk back to Darth Vader or he'll getcha!

by Slyde on Mar 28, 2008 9:03 PM EDT up 0 recs

just got back from the beer

so yeah. i think this'll hafta do.

by Charlie Scrabbles on Mar 28, 2008 10:12 PM EDT up 0 recs

Stanton

If another team signs Stanton this year, do they pay the prorated portion of his salary? Or was that a casualty of the last collective bargaining agreement.

by Brian B on Mar 30, 2008 11:36 PM EDT 0 recs

No

A team that signs Stanton has to pay him only league minimum. The Reds have to make up the difference.

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by BubbaFan on Mar 31, 2008 12:50 AM EDT up 0 recs

oh i forgot to say

I CALLED IT! I have been saying he will be cut but I was not believed. This regime set a precedent in 2006 with Hammonds, again last year with Cormier, and now Stanton.

The Dusty Path to the World Series!*

*Note this is not an endorsment of Dusty Baker.

by justin007000 on Mar 31, 2008 12:36 PM EDT 0 recs