Reds acquire Latos

[smixsell]

Originally Posted by Todd Gack

Cueto's barely a number 2 with his K numbers.

Obviously you don't know much about pitching. A guy can be a #1 without significant stikeout #'s, (IE Tommy John in his prime) ESPECIALLY in GABP

[texasdave]

The Nationals are pushing hard for Gio Gonzalez, according to Ken Rosenthal of FOX Sports (on Twitter). The A's and Nationals are discussing a possible four-for-one deal involving the left-hander.

It will be interesting to see the yield on Gio if this trade goes down.

[smixsell]

Originally Posted by FireDusty

Whatever, we will be laughed at in 2 years when we have neither Votto or Alonzo and the Padres have a 15 game winner, a 40 save closer, a 30 Homer first baseman & an All Star Catcher.

You're tripping man!

Sober up.

[Mutaman]

Originally Posted by FireDusty

Jesus Christ.....do you not realize that baseball will be played for years after the 2012 season.

Are you that short sighted?

"The long run is a misleading guide to current affairs. In the long run we are all dead."

Keynes

[LeDoux]

I wonder how much EV was valued by both teams in this deal. I was looking forward to seeing him in a bullpen role and I hope he wasn't just a "throw in" player.

As far as who won and who lost in this deal, I don't think anyone can tell until 2014-2015. Who can predict if prospects will play near their ceilings or if Latos will turn into a pumpkin? Maybe Santa will bring me a new crystal ball for Christmas and I can start posting Nostradamus style.

The man on a small mountain tastes victory in the river-sown city.
The priests by the sea lament his leaving.
A deft-handed general smiles at his schemes.
Red men have conquered the World.