Cincinnati, OH (Sportsbooks) - The Cincinnati Reds bolstered their rotation Monday with the signing of lefthander Eric Milton to a three-year contract. As per team policy, financial terms were not released. Milton, who has an opt-out provision for the 2007 season, had a strong 2004 campaign with the Philadelphia Phillies, compiling a 14-6 record with a 4.75 ERA in 34 starts. He led the Phillies in wins, starts, innings pitched (201.0) and strikeouts (161). In his first season in the National League, Milton ranked sixth in the senior circuit with a .700 winning percentage. The 29-year-old southpaw owns a career mark of 71-57 with a 4.76 earned run average for Philadelphia and Minnesota. In three postseason appearances, all for the Twins in 2002 and 2003, Milton is 1-0 with a 1.65 ERA. In other news, the Reds signed utility man Jacob Cruz to a minor league contract and invited him to spring training. |
