Scott Rolen traded to the Reds

[Raisor]

This is a commitment to 2010. The Reds must follow through on that commitment with other acquisitions. Otherwise, it is a waste.

Did they follow up with CoCo?

[nate]

Dougdirt has booked Z Stewart as winning a Cy Young for Toronto.

Does Doug also post under the name of "this board?"

I've never read anything by "this board."

[dougdirt]

Disagree. Knapp is probably more highly regarded than Stewart.

Doubtful. Zach Stewart was at one time on Baseball America's "next 25" after their top 25 midseason prospects. Jason Knapp wasn't and since that point Jason Knapp has been put on the DL with shoulder issues.

[Stormy]

no but we did end up with an aging, sick gunslinger to play the hot corner.

post of the day!

[Homer Bailey]

Espn is reporting that the Reds have not traded for Yunil Escobar.

I thought the t was a W for a second there.

[SirFelixCat]

Fair points, Stewart might have had some market.

Provided Rolen stays healthy, he can hit cleanup for the Reds behind Votto and it pushes Phillips up to the #2 slot (not ideally where you'd hit Phillips, but it's an upgrade over what Dusty's been batting there).

I feel a bit bad Rolen actually. He's probably looking at getting dealt this time next year, then signing a free agent after that. He could be with four clubs in a short span of time.

Doesn't BP to the 5th spot in the order make more sense?

[Az Red]

Rolen brings leadership, Rolen brings leadership, (repeat after me) Rolen brings leadership...

rinse and repeat

[M2]

I'd agree with this if it's circa 2000 Scott Rolen, but this guy has really been a mess the better part of the last 5 years (either due to injury, steep production decline, or both). The fact that he'll be 35 when he plays his first meaningful inning as a Reds 3B worries me.

It's not the end of the world type of apocalyptic trade by any stretch, but it's likely not to produce much for a team in limbo in 2010. I'm most worried by the fact that Walt is apparently under the impression that 2010 is our year, despite the mountain of evidence saying otherwise.

I agree that in the big picture it's hard to figure why the Reds made this deal. If they aren't after a half dozen other important additions, it won't matter.

[Raisor]

Does Doug also post under the name of "this board?"

I've never read anything by "this board."

"This board" has all agreed that Krono needs a juice break.

[NDRed]

If Jocketty really believes that Encarnacion, Stewart, and Roenicke are crap, and that Rolen is done, then there is absolutely no reason to make the deal at all.

The Reds have definitely gotten more expensive for '09 and '10, and quite probably worse as well. Helluva job, Brownie.

How could this make the Reds worse in 2009? Are you saying Rolen is not an upgrade over EE?

[redsmetz]

I like the deal as structured. Some risk with Stewart, but that happens. Of course, there's risk with Rolen, but I think we need a veteran guy who can help move this club along. We haven't had that. Of course, lets hope he stays away from Kremchek. I hope EE does well. I've liked him all along and I've always rooted for him.

[nate]

"This board" has all agreed that Krono needs a juice break.

That was "everyone here" and he said it was a "timeout."

[edabbs44]

Why?

Bring back Krivsky!!!!!!!!!

Fast forward to July 2010:

Rolen, Reds agree to a 5 year extension.

[hebroncougar]

How soon until Rolen punches Phillips in his smiling mouth after he strikes out?

[Team Clark]

Would like to have seen the Reds keep Roenicke. Glad to see EEE out of here. Makes me happy.