CINCINNATI, Dec. 27 (UPI) -- The Cincinnati Reds signed Willy Taveras to a two-year contract Saturday, ending the team's search for a lead-off hitter and center fielder.
The financial terms of the contract were withheld, MLB.com reported.
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Taveras, 27, was with the Colorado Rockies the past two seasons after three years with the Houston Astros. He became a free agent when the Rockies failed to arrange a trade.
In 2008, Taveras batted .251 in 133 games with an on-base percentage of .308. But he led both leagues in stolen bases, achieving 68 out of 75 for a percentage of .907.
In 2007, Taveras had a .320 batting average with an on-base percentage of .367. His career average is .283.
