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    Reds/Padres trade--Good, bad or ???

    Reds gave up a load of young talent for Latos. Personally, think it was a bit much..any thoughts? Jay

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    Re: Reds/Padres trade--Good, bad or ???

    That was a lot to give, but Alonso was just the odd man out, they really didn't have a spot for him. They have Mesoraco to catch. Volquez has never been able to establish any consistency. It may end up being much better for the Padres, but I think it may have been worth the risk for the Reds.

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    Re: Reds/Padres trade--Good, bad or ???

    I live in San Diego and I can't be more excited about the trade. Not because of who the Padres got, but because they got rid of Mat Latos. He is one of the most anti-fan players I have ever come across. I have seen it time and time again from him. I can only hope the trade helps him mature, there is a strong possibility he becomes a cancer in the Reds clubhouse.
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    Re: Reds/Padres trade--Good, bad or ???

    On the surface, the Reds really gave up quite a bit. The Padres had concerns about Latos and lack of maturity, but he has ace-like stuff so change of scenery might be good.
    Alonso might really be the key and he was tearing it up the last part of the year, but Petco Park is a killer for most hitters. It seems like the Padres could be on the right path....

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    Re: Reds/Padres trade--Good, bad or ???

    If the Reds go to the playoffs in 2012 and possibly 2013 it was a great deal for the Reds. Long term, it is a great deal for the Padres because they get an everyday 1B, a future starting catcher and a possible nice future bullpen arm.

    Many of the Reds prospects do not have high as a high value to the Reds because Alonso is blocked by Votto, Grandal is blocked by Mez, a bullpen arm is a bullpen arm, and I hope nobody loses sleep over Volquez being gone. Have to give up quality to get quality, and the Reds made a move in a wide open division so I am pumped as a Reds fan.

    On a side note, I can see Volquez having a bounce back year ala Aaron Harang and he is now a little farther from TJ surgery as well.
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    Re: Reds/Padres trade--Good, bad or ???

    Reds gave up a little too much but the Reds needed and wanted a top starter so they had to pay the price.Latos is only 24 so he has plenty of years left.

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    Re: Reds/Padres trade--Good, bad or ???

    Very interested to see what becomes of Anthony Rizzo.

 

 

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