December 27, 200619 yr DENVER ? (AP) ? The Colorado Rockies have agreed to terms with reliever Danny Graves on a minor league contract. Jeff Bridich, the team's director of baseball operations, said Wednesday the deal is pending a physical in January. "We like his history and experience as a bullpen guy,'' Bridich said. The Rockies lost relievers Jose Mesa to Detroit and Ray King to Washington during the offseason. The team recently re-signed veteran Tom Martin. "There was a need to fortify our bullpen,'' Bridich said. Graves pitched 14 innings in 13 games last season for Cleveland and had a 2-1 record. He also pitched 51 2/3 innings over 33 games last season for the Triple-A Buffalo Bisons. He was 1-1 with a 4.01 ERA. Graves had a career-high 41 saves with Cincinnati in 2004, when he was picked for his second All-Star game. If added to the 40-man roster, he would get a one-year contract calling for a $600,000 salary in the major leagues and the chance to earn $400,000 in performance bonuses. He would earn the full amount of performance bonuses if he pitches in 65 games.
December 27, 200619 yr low risk, high reward something the fish need to do No. There is no such thing as high reward with Danny Graves. This is low risk, no reward.
December 29, 200619 yr low risk, high reward something the fish need to do No. There is no such thing as high reward with Danny Graves. This is low risk, no reward. Knowing the Reds luck he'll have a 40 save season
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