Reds sign Speedy OF Fred Lewis

By Hunter Hendrickson

A busy January continued for the Reds on Monday as they checked another item off the wish list by signing outfielder Fred Lewis to a one-year contract worth $900,000.

The club also made the anticipated addition of shortstop Edgar Renteria official when his signing to a one-year contract was announced. Renteria will receive $2.1 million in base salary with an additional $900,000 in incentives based on plate appearances.

Both players underwent their physicals Monday in Cincinnati and passed. The club's roster is now full at 40 players with the signings.

"I think I'm done," Reds general manager Walt Jocketty said. "These are a couple of pieces we felt we needed."