Reds.MLB.com's Mark Sheldon reports Cincinnati Reds manager Dusty Baker said he plans to be on the phone this offseason trying to convince free agents to come aboard. Baker played a big part in landing CL Francisco Cordero by contacting him on the phone at his home in the Dominican Republic. "That's part of my job; I'll try to talk with guys," Baker said. "I'll be on the phone quite a bit."

The Reds revealed Friday that Cordero had been playing with a bone spur in his right foot all season. The right-hander underwent arthroscopic surgery and a minor microfracture procedure to have it removed. Team medical director Dr. Tim Kremchek performed the 90-minute procedure in Cincinnati. Cordero, who saved 34 games this year, is expected to be fully recovered in time for Spring Training next year.

Francisco Cordero underwent surgery Friday to remove a bone spur in his right foot and a minor microfracture procedure. He's obviously done for the season, which could lead to Jared Burton potentially getting a save chance this weekend. [...]

News: Reds closer Francisco Cordero returned to Cincinnati on Friday and was expected to have arthroscopic surgery to remove a bone spur from his right foot. Cordero, 5-4 with 34 saves and a 3.33 ERA, was to be operated on by Reds medical director Dr. Timonthy Kremchek.

Analysis: Cordero looked like a free-agent bust at times this season, but he is a closer to trust in most formats on a regular basis. The Reds should be much improved in 2009, so he should remain one of the top 15 targets at the position on Draft Day

Francisco Cordero is done for the year and he will have surgery on his right foot to remove a bone spur, according to The Star Tribune.Cordero ends his first season in Cincinnati with 34 saves, a 3.33 ERA and 78 K in 70.1 innings. Cordero wasn't spectacular this season but he did close the year on a nice run with 14-straight save conversions.

Updating a previous report, Mark Sheldon, of MLB.com, reports Cincinnati Reds CL Francisco Cordero (foot) will miss the team's last three games of the season after undergoing arthroscopic surgery Friday, Sept. 26, to remove a bone spur from his right foot. The surgery was performed by team medical director Dr. Tim Kremchek.

The Associated Press reports Cincinnati Reds CL Francisco Cordero (foot) is expected to undergo arthroscopic surgery to remove a bone spur from his right foot Friday, Sept. 26. The surgery will be performed by team medical director Dr. Timothy Kremchek.

No word yet on a timetable for Cordero's return, though this obviously puts an end to his season. The Reds fireman tallied 34 saves in his first season with Cincinnati, notching a 3.33 ERA and a 78/38 K/BB ratio over 70 1/3 innings.

News: Reds closer Francisco Cordero pitched the ninth for his 34th save in 40 tries on Tuesday against the Astros. He got Ty Wiggington to hit into a line drive double play with the tying run on second.

Analysis: Cordero looked like a free-agent bust at times this season, but he is a closer to trust in most formats on a regular basis. The Reds should be much improved in 2009, so he should remain one of the top 10 targets at the position on Draft Day

The Associated Press reports Cincinnati Reds CL Francisco Cordero recorded his 34th save in 40 chances Tuesday, Sept. 23.

News: Aaron Harang (6-16), who pitched a shutout against St. Louis last Wednesday, gave up four runs in seven innings for the victory Monday. David Weathers worked the eighth and Francisco Cordero closed for his 33rd save in 39 chances.

Analysis: Cordero looked like a free-agent bust at times this season, but he is a closer to trust in most formats on a regular basis. The Reds should be much improved in 2009, so he should remain one of the top 10 targets at the position on Draft Day

The Associated Press reports Cincinnati Reds CL Francisco Cordero earned his 33rd save in 39 chances Monday, Sept. 22.

Cincinnati Reds CL Francisco Cordero earned his 32nd save in 38 opportunities Saturday, Sept. 20, against the Milwaukee Brewers, according to The Associated Press. In one inning of work, he allowed one run on two hits, with one walk and two strikeouts.

News: Reds closer Francisco Cordero gave up a solo homer to Rickie Weeks in the ninth while improving to 32-of-38 in save chances on Saturday against the Brewers. The Reds hit so many home runs off Milwaukee's shellshocked pitching staff in the series opener -- seven in all -- that they exhausted their supply of celebratory fireworks. Their supplier couldn't make more because of damage from the remnant of Hurricane Ike, which blew threw last weekend. So, there were no overhead fireworks when Cordero fanned Prince Fielder with the bases loaded to finish it.

Analysis: Cordero has been lights out for the Reds in September and allowed his first run of the month on Saturday. He's been solid but the Reds don't figure to give him enough save chances over the season's final week to be considered more than a low-end No. 2 Fantasy closer

Cincinnati Reds CL Francisco Cordero earned his 30th save of the season Saturday, Sept. 13, against the Arizona Diamondbacks, according to The Associated Press. In one inning of work, he struck out two batters.

News: Reds closer Francisco Cordero was perfect in the 10th inning Saturday at Arizona for his 30th save in 36 opportunities. He recorded two strikeouts and hasn't allowed an earned run in 10 straight innings, lowering his ERA from 3.90 to 3.31.

Analysis: Cordero already has four saves in September and looks back in form after some struggles in July and August. Still, because he pitches for the Reds, he's just a No. 2 Fantasy closer

The Associated Press reports Cincinnati Reds CL Francisco Cordero recorded his 29th save and ninth in a row Tuesday, Sept. 9.

News: Reds closer Francisco Cordero pitched a perfect ninth, striking out one, on Tuesday night against the Brewers to earn his 29th save in 35 chances on the year.

Analysis: Cordero's peripherals don't look as good as they have in decent years, and pitching for the Reds, he doesn't get enough save opportunities to serve as more than a No. 2 Fantasy closer

Francisco Cordero recorded his 28th save Monday night. Tossing a perfect ninth inning against the Brewers.Cordero has not blown a save in a month continues to lower his ERA (3.41) as the season progresses.

Francisco Cordero recorded his 28th save Monday night. Tossing a perfect ninth inning against the Brewers.

News: Reds closer Francisco Cordero pitched a perfect ninth inning Monday at Milwaukee for his 28th save in 34 chances. He has pitched eight straight scoreless innings.

Analysis: Cordero's peripherals don't look as good as they have in decent years, and pitching for the Reds, he doesn't get enough save opportunities to serve as more than a No. 2 Fantasy closer

The Associated Press reports Cincinnati Reds CL Francisco Cordero earned his 28th save in 34 chances Monday, Sept. 8.

News: Reds closer Francisco Cordero pitched a scoreless ninth inning to pick up a victory Sunday against the Cubs. He issued two walks and recorded one strikeout.

Analysis: Cordero has had his share of bumps in the road in his first season as Reds closer, and the team doesn't give him consistent opportunities. Think of him as just a No. 2 Fantasy option

Cordero keeps flirting with disaster, as he's put at least two runners on base in four of his last five outings without allowing one run because of it. Beware of an implosion if the Reds closer can't do a better job of retiring batters where they stand.

Joe Kay, of The Associated Press, reports Cincinnati Reds CL Francisco Cordero earned his 27th save in 33 chances Thursday, Sept. 4.

Francisco Cordero recorded his 27th save today with a scoreless ninth inning in the Reds 8-6 win over the Pirates.Cordero has not blown a save since July 21st and continues to lower his ERA each and every appearance. Though he doesn't get as many opportunities as the top of the line closers, he usually closes the door when he gets a chance.