Reds Sign Cordero

The Reds have signed free agent closer Francisco Cordero to a four year deal worth $46M, with an $11M club option for 2011. The Reds have been rumored to have been in close contact with Cordero's party for a while. The Brewers had offered a four year deal worth $42M. No word as to if Cordero gave the Brewers time to match the Reds' offer.