Castellini Says He Approved Casey Trade

[Red Hot Mama]

Yeah, I'm quoting myself. So sue me.
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I was watching the Reds Week programming on FSN Ohio tonight. During an interview with George Grande, Reds CEO Bob Castellini acknolwedged that he was consulted before the Casey trade went through and that he concurred with the decision.

Castellini said that "baseball reasons" were the impetus for the decision and that monetary concerns are a part of the baseball reasons. He said you have to spend something of value to get pitching and recounted a heartwarming tale of a neighborhood scamp giving his daughter grief over the deal.

I always figured that a trade of that magnitude wouldn't go down with at least a consultation with the probable new owner, but I didn't think he'd say anything about it for a while. Then if Dave Williams sucked, it would be easy enough to fall back on the It-Happened-Before-I-Was-Here excuse; alternately, Castellini could always claim some of the credit later if Williams rocked.

But, of course, Mr. Castellini doesn't seem to be the type to shirk the responsibility. Good for him.

[KronoRed]

Didn't think Carl was the one to sign off on that.

[pedro]

two points for RCast.

[harangatang]

I knew there was no way Lindner would trade Casey because of what has happened with Larkin and Griffey. Lindner put fans in the stands by singing past their prime vets. Well at least Castellini is signing veterans for the FO and the coaching staff instead of putting them on the field.

[Nugget]

I don't think you can call Junior a past his prime vet when he was signed by the REDS.

[RFS62]

Was there ever really any doubt?

[Caveat Emperor]

Isn't this some sort of tampering violation -- since he hadn't been approved as Reds owner by MLB at this point?

[dougdirt]

Yes there was some doubt that Lindner wanted to hold onto Casey. Not by me, but by some others on this board, who thought that Lindner wouldnt step in and not let Casey go.

[Team Clark]

two points for RCast.

I agree. In my book he has yet to misstep. If he does, well whoopty doo, he's doing heck of a job laying a new foundation.

[M2]

Well, I'm glad he hired a GM who hopefully won't make stupid trades like that in the future.

[Reds Nd2]

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[Reds Nd2]

Well, I'm glad he hired a GM who hopefully won't make stupid trades like that in the future.

Griffey, Casey, or both?

[Heath]

Yeah, I'm quoting myself. So sue me.
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I'd probably never sue someone who calls herself "Red Hot Mama".

Just sayin.....

[M2]

Griffey, Casey, or both?

The Casey deal or, more to the point, trading for Dave Williams. Blech.

[Cedric]

I would have taken Billy Dee Williams to get Casey off this team. Just my opinion.

I like Casey, just think it was time for some new blood in certain roles. Chance for others to take larger roles.