Francisco Cordero
Contract: Signed through 2011, club option for 2012
- Height: 6-3
- Weight: 235 lbs
- Born: May 11, 1975
- Debut: August 2, 1999
SEASON
| IP | W | S | K | ERA |
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Newsbreakers
December 6, 2009
The Reds are "shopping" closer Francisco Cordero this offseason, according to Fox Sports.
Our View:
He could be moved at baseball's annual winter meetings this week. He is owed a ton of money, $25 million, over the next two seasons, but has converted 73 of his past 83 save chances, and posted a 2.16 ERA in 2009.
July 20, 2009
The Dodgers are apparently "watching" many Reds relievers, including Francisco Cordero, David Weathers and Arthur Rhodes, according to MLBlogs.
Our View:
The Dodgers bullpen has been shaky of late, and closer Jonathan Broxton is dealing with a chronic toe injury. They will get a first hand look at the Reds relievers they apparently covet when they play a three game series at Great American Ballpark this week. If they sweep the Reds, they could go a long way toward turning them into sellers as well, making it easier to acquire any of their potential targets.
June 11, 2009
Following a two hour rain delay, Francisco Cordero took the mound in the bottom of the ninth against the Nationals on Wednesday. He allowed two hits, two walks, and two runs as he blew his first save opportunity of the season. The Reds would go on to win the game 4-2 in 12 innings.
Our View:
Cordero had not allowed a run since May 10. He used 32 pitches in the inning, which may make him unavailable for Thursday's game.
May 26, 2009
Francisco Cordero earned his 13th save of the season Tuesday with a scoreless ninth as the Reds finished off the Astros 6-4.
Our View:
Cordero has been excellent this season. He hasn't blown a save in his 13 chances this season and has a 1.71 ERA. The Reds are making some noise this season and he's a big reason, quietly having one of the best closing campaigns in baseball.
May 22, 2009
Francisco Cordero notched his 11th save of the season in Friday's 3-1 win over Cleveland. He struck out two while working a perfect ninth inning.
Our View:
Cordero has not allowed a base runner in his last three outings. In his last ten innings of work, he has given up just one run.
April 22, 2009
Francisco Cordero picked up his sixth save of the season on Wednesday as the Reds defeated the Cubs 3-0. He allowed one hit and struck out another batter while using 12 pitches for three outs.
Our View:
After a terrible spring, Cordero has come out hot this April. He's allowed some base runners as indicated by his 1.43 WHIP, but he has been able to limit his earned runs to just one.
March 19, 2009
Francisco Cordero was roughed up again as the Reds fell 9-1 to Boston on Thursday. He allowed four earned runs on four hits and two walks while failing to strikeout anyone.
Our View:
The Reds have to be concerned about their closer at this point of the spring. In six innings of work, he's allowed 17 hits and 12 earned runs.
March 14, 2009
Francisco Cordero had his first decent outing of the spring as he allowed just one hit in his only inning of work in the Reds 3-1 loss to the Rays on Saturday.
Our View:
Through four innings this spring, he has allowed 11 hits, eight earned runs, and three home runs. He has been a serviceable closer over the past two seasons, but don't bank on him to be a Top 10 performer at his position.
February 15, 2009
Francisco Cordero is throwing off of a mound again following his recovery from two foot surgeries according to the Cincinnati Enquirer. Apparently he has not been able to run as part of his conditioning since midway through 2007 because of bone spurs in his ankle. He would like to pitch for the Dominican Republic in the World Baseball Classic, but he remains uncertain.
Our View:
Cordero would be wise not to rush himself back. He had a decent season in 2008 with 34 saves to go with a 5-4 record. His 9.98 K/9 rate is good enough, but his 4.86 BB/9 is unacceptable. The ankle was a problem for him all season, so there is some reason for optimism concerning his 2009 season. He is the unquestioned closer in Cincinnati.
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