From MLBTRADERUMORS

"The Brewers declined their $3.7MM club option on reliever David Weathers, according to MLB.com's Adam McCalvy (via Twitter). They'll pay a $400K buyout instead. While Weathers projects as a Type B free agent, an arbitration offer is highly unlikely. The Brewers acquired Weathers from the Reds in August for cash.

Weathers, 40, posted a 3.92 ERA in 62 innings this year. His peripherals were pretty bad - 5.4 K/9, 4.1 BB/9, 1.5 HR/9."

Who is for bringing back Ole Stormy to the Reds? He would be a good addition to the bullpen, provides great leadership, would be very valuable should Coco get traded.

Where do I go to sign up?

Rolen, Gomes and Weathers on the same team. No more show boating from Phillips. And Dusty better watch his step, too.

pog

We probably can get him dirt cheap too.

Someday Stormy will be a manager if that's what he wants to do. I'd like to see that happen with the Reds. He is a guy who knows whats important in baseball <winning> and I know he knows how to lead.

pog

Oh I agree he is a competitor, maybe his stuff isn't as good as it was, but he still can bring a lot to the table IMO.

he looks like he can take a lot from the table too .

LOL, we need someone to wear Poles old uni pants.

So tell me why fat and sloppy can't be a great leader. Tell me that, huh?

pog

William Howard Taft, the 27th president from March 4, 1909 - March 4, 1913 weighed over 300 pounds

Right. 40-50 more pounds and Stormy will be a shoe in for Dusty's job.

pog

Picture Bam's uncle Vito.

When Stormy speaks everybody BETTER listen......or he will sit on them.

pog

I wouldn't even think about Weathers if I were the Reds.....Jocketty moved him for basically nothing so why would they want him back....

I think the Reds have decided to go in a different direction which is UP instead of sideways with players like Weathers...

no on Stormey

A big no to Stormy. A great guy who is now past his prime,
but got the most out of his ability.

He'd make a good Tom Hume in the BP instead of Juan "Porky" Lopez. Nothing against Lopez, but I don't know who he is, and frankly I've never even seen him on the pregame with Chris Welsh. I can't remember what the segment is called??????

yea, I think stormy should coach too.

No love for the Storm Trooper? I guess you haven't gotten over the Pujols grand salami yet. Remember the 30 plus save season?

I wouldnt bring him back as a pitcher. Maybe as a bullpen coach. I think he knows the game and has knowledge of what it takes to pitch, he never had all of the ability. I think he could pass on knowledge from a coaching role though.

I never really liked Weathers as a Red...

I also think the Reds have totally decided to turn the page on the ole farts...