Phillips, Cordero Discuss Contract Situations

Brandon Phillips and Francisco Cordero both have club options for next season. Neither know if they will be in a Reds uniform next season. The Front Office has been silent throughout the season about the future of either player. However, both players have voiced their opinion about the situation to the media.

Francisco Cordero, who has saved 30 games with a 2.37 ERA, has a $12 million option for next season. He has expressed his desire to remain in Cincinnati.

Brandon Phillips also has a $12 million option for next season. However, Phillips wants to sign a long term deal. He believes that, if the Reds truly feel that the All-Star 2nd Basemen is a part of their future, they will offer a long term deal. Several other Reds players have received long term deals, such as Joey Votto, Jay Bruce and Johnny Cueto. Phillips is hitting .300 with 12 HRs and 74 RBI.