San Diego Padres And Cincinnati Reds Complete Blockbuster Trade, Mat Latos Heads To Cincinnati
After making the postseason for the first time in 15 years in 2010, the Cincinnati Reds had big aspirations for 2011. Unfortunately things didn’t work out for the Reds in 2011 as they slumped to a 79-83 record and a third place finish in the National League Central.
One of the main reasons for the Reds’ falloff in 2011 was their starting pitching. Reds’ starters were worth just 5.7 wins for the Reds, which was fourth worst in baseball. GM Walt Jocketty needed to do something this offseason to upgrade his starting rotation and today, he did that.
The Reds and San Diego Padres made a blockbuster trade this afternoon, which saw the Reds acquire Mat Latos for RHP Edinson Volquez, 1B Yonder Alonso, C Yasmani Grandal, and RHP Brad Boxberger. Both teams did well in this trade.
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