Ken Griffey, Jr. | A Mariner or a Brave?

Ken Griffey Jr., formerly with the Chicago White Sox after a trading deadline deal with the Cincinnati Reds, is reportedly deciding between the Atlanta Braves as his new team, or a return to the glory days in Seattle with the Mariners. There were rumors that Griffey had decided on Atlanta due to its proximity to his family in Orlando, but Griffey specifically went out on the airwaves to dispel that rumor. It seems as though Atlanta would be a great fit for Junior, as they need the OF help, but with Seattle Jr. could play a little DH and get the hero's return. Griffey, in either case, is not the sought after player he once was due to age and injury, but he still could be a productive bat in the lineup in a supporting role. Griffey is a lifetime .288 batter with 611 HR, and last season hit a combined .249 and 18 HR in almost 500 AB.

Adam Dunn to Sign with Nationals

Adam Dunn, former OF for the Cincinnati Reds, has agreed to a reported two year, $20 million contract to play for the Washington Nationals.

David Weathers, Reds Avoid Arbitration

The Reds signed reliever David Weathers to a one-year contract on Wednesday with a club option for 2010. Weathers will earn $3.5 million this season and can make an additional $700,000 in incentives. The option is worth $3.7 million and carries a $400,000 buyout clause.

Jerry Hairston to Remain on Reds Roster

Jerry Hairston, Jr., a utility player largely used as a SS/2B, has agreed to a one year, $2 million deal to remain with the Reds. It is apparently an incentive laden deal worth as much as $4 million. Hairston had been approached by a couple of other teams after hitting .326 with 15 steals in 80 games last season, but Cincinnati reeled him back in to the fold.

Willy Taveras Signs Two Year Deal with Cincinnati Reds

MLB.com is reporting that speedster Willy Taveras, who last year led the league in steals, has signed a two year deal to be the center fielder for the Cincinnati Reds, terms of the deal undisclosed.

Reds trade Freel to O's, get needed backstop

The Cincinnati Reds got the backstop they were looking for, acquiring catcher Ramon Hernandez from the Baltimore Orioles for utilityman Ryan Freel and two minor leaguers Tuesday. The move cleared the way for uber catching prospect Matt Wieters to take over the postion for the O's next year.