Former Reds right-hand pither Aaron Harang and the Padres have finalized a $4 million, one-year contract. The deal also includes a mutual option for 2012 with a buyout.
The 6-foot-7 Harang spent the past 7½ seasons with the Cincinnati Reds, winning 16 games in 2006 and 2007. But he has struggled last season, going 6-7 with a 5.32 ERA and bothered by back spasms. Harang said he's healthy and eager to pitch for the Padres.
Aaron Harang is 32 years-old, he is from San Diego and went to college at San Diego State. He joins the Padres on the same day they finalized a deal to send Adrian Gonzalez to the Red Sox for three prospects and a player to be named.
"I think the big thing is, we just need to find out who's going to step up now and try to take over that role," Harang said. "I know Adrian was the guy, but the cycle has got to change at some time or another, and hopefully we'll find some guys. Obviously it was a good, solid team last year. They had some scrappy players, and that's what you hope steps up, some scrappy players."
Welcome back home, Aaron...
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