Scott Rolen To The Reds Cooling Down
by Matt Buggenhagen on Jul 30, 2009 5:38 PM EDT
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PrintUpdate 5:37 ET: ESPN's Peter Gammons is reporting that the Reds have backed off on a potential deal for Rolen.
A few days ago it was reported that the Cincinnati Reds and Toronto Blue Jays were discussing a trade that would send Jays third baseman Scott Rolen to the Reds, and now today it appears those rumors are heating up.
Joe McDonald of the Providence journal is reporting that the Reds and Jays are discussing a deal that would send Rolen to the Reds in exchange for young first baseman Yonder Alonso.
Alonso was the Reds first round pick (7th overall) in the 2008 draft, and is currently ranked the teams' number one overall prospect, according to John Sickels of Minor League Ball. Sickels grades the former Miami Hurricane standout as a B+, and says that he loves his walk total and power.
Adding to the speculation, Bob Elliot of the Toronto Sun tweets "looks like this Rolen to Reds thing has a pretty good chance of getting done," however, Elliot makes no mention of Alonso.
We'll keep you posted on any new developments in this story, but as of now it looks like Rolen to the Reds is getting close.
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Why would the Reds do this?
Last I checked, they were are no where near a playoff spot? If its for his rugged good looks, and the fact he’s the greatest bluejay of all time, then I’d understand.
Happiness is a long walk with a putter in your hand.
by craig in calgary on Jul 30, 2009 4:45 PM EDT reply actions
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I know the Reds have Joey Votto at first, but why Rolen? Wouldn;t you trade your top prospect for a player that just might help you?
I’m glad this is cooling off, I was looking forward to the Reds emerging as a future contender. This would have been a setback. Votto can move back to left when Alonso is ready or they can at least trade him for an equal prospect at a position of greater need. But don’t trade him for an over the hill third baseman with a big contract.
by McCann's the Man on Jul 31, 2009 2:41 AM EDT reply actions
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