Yellows, Ludwick arrived at terms on a single-year deal

1 by 1, the Yellows happen to be checking off their listing of needs. Their latest move seems to possess seriously Monday evening.

Major league baseball.com has learned via a source that outfielder Ryan Ludwick has decided to a 1-year contract having a mutual choice for 2013. The amount remains unclear, however the Yellows were not likely to spend a great deal to fill their opening for any 4th outfielder.

The signing is pending an actual.

Ludwick, 33, batted .237 with 13 home runs last season inside a combined 139 games using the Padres and Pirates. He's a brief history with Yellows gm Wally Jocketty, getting performed for him using the Cardinals. Ludwick spent the 2007-09 seasons in St. Louis striking work-best 37 homers with 113 RBIs in 2008.

Before move, Cincinnati had only three outfielders with extensive large league experience on its 40-guy roster, and was searching for an outfielder who might be paired in left area with Chris Heisey. Ludwick may also play right area to spell Jay Bruce if needed.

An eternity .261 hitter with 117 home runs along with a .332 on-base percentage over nine large league seasons, Ludwick could bring some right-handed energy towards the 25-guy roster. Last season he batted .264 versus. left-handed pitchers and .228 against right-handers, but he's been better over his career versus. righties (.272 average) than lefties (.237).

Additionally to getting a history with Jocketty, Ludwick also offers were built with a fan recently in manager Dusty Baker, that has made multiple positive comments, both openly and independently. In 30 career games at Great American Ball Park, Ludwick has batted .276 with nine homers and 21 RBIs. Younger crowd includes a .921 on-base-plus-slugging percentage there.

Although he is doing softball bat in the right side, he throws left-handed.

The Yellows haven't released any details about the offer.

A week ago the club decided to terms with free-agent closer Ryan Madson on the one-year deal that guarantees the best-hander $8.5 million. This contract, too, is pending an actual.

In 2 December trades, Jocketty acquired a No. 2 beginning pitcher, Pad Latos, in the Padres and lefty setup guy Sean Marshall in the Cubs. Cincinnati continues to be searching for a backup shortstop. Jocketty stated on Friday he wished to possess left area and shortstop resolved with this week. He's now midway to his goal.