AGrizzlyBaer Posted February 1, 2010 Report Share Posted February 1, 2010 By Buster OlneyESPN The MagazineArchiveThe Cincinnati Reds acquired infielder Aaron Miles in a trade with the Oakland Athletics, swapping young infielder Adam Rosales and outfielder Willy Taveras.The Reds also will get a player to be named or cash, according to sources.Miles, 33, was a disappointment with the Cubs last season, hitting .185 in 74 games -- and likewise, the 28-year-old Taveras struggled with the Reds, hitting just .240 in 102 games.The $1.3 million the Reds save with this deal helps offset some of the money they just committed in signing shortstop Orlando Cabrera.For Oakland, a primary motivation could be the addition of a useful utilityman who will be inexpensive.The Athletics had tried and failed to sign Jamey Carroll earlier in this offseason for about seven times what Rosales, 26, will cost.Known for his high energy, Rosales played all four infield positions in his two years with the Reds.Miles will be making $2.7 million this season, in the second year of a two-year deal, while Taveras will make $4 million in the second season of his two-year deal.I have to say getting anything for Willie makes me happy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ArmyBengal Posted February 1, 2010 Report Share Posted February 1, 2010 Can't say as I am impressed one way or another in this move. If Miles doesn't improve his hitting, he's less than useless to a Reds club whose biggest problem is "producing runs"... Seems kind of pointless, minus saving the organization some money. For what it's worth, I liked Rosales. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AGrizzlyBaer Posted February 1, 2010 Author Report Share Posted February 1, 2010 And I understand liking Rosales, but he was a hustle guy. And in my opinion hustle = a guy that overachieves. It's like Ryan Freele. He hustled every day, but could never make up the lack of talent. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stripes Posted February 1, 2010 Report Share Posted February 1, 2010 Thank God. I hated Taveras so much. Unfortunately Dusty is ridiculous and will have some other low OBP, high speed guy leadoff. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
semiotter Posted February 2, 2010 Report Share Posted February 2, 2010 Ho Hum move Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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