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Kevdog1020 · 08-24-2012, 04:49 PM

June 26, 2012

The Padres and Reds pulled the trigger on a deal that will see 34-year-old second baseman Orlando Hudson and 28-year-old reliever Christopher Leroux head to Cincinnati in exchange for 37-year-old third baseman Scott Rolen and $5,500,000 in cash. A source close to San Diego officials said "The teams spent long hours coming to the agreement and in the end, both agreed the deal should help both clubs."

So far this year, Hudson has spent 2 stints on the disabled list. In the 24 games he's played, he hit .241 (21-87) with 0 HR, 6 RBI, 11 runs and 2 stolen bases. His on-base percentage was a low .323 and his $5.5 million contract was getting to be a burden on the San Diego roster when they could get the same production from low-cost players like IF Andrew Parrino or IF Wilson Valdez. Christopher Leroux was claimed off waivers a week and a half ago and was designated for assignment just a few short hours ago. He had a 5.68 ERA in 6.1 innings with the Padres and Pirates this season.

Scott Rolen is going to be able to provide some of the power and contact (including hitting with RISP in the middle of the order) that the Padres have been lacking this year. While his arrival brings a logjam at 3B (the Padres already have 3B Chase Headley), almost all of his contract ($5.5 million out of the 6.5 million he is scheduled to make) has been paid and Headley has agreed to move over to first base. The move sends young 1B Yonder Alonso back to the minors to hone his skills. He was hitting .245 with 4 HR and 14 RBI's with the Padres. Rolen is hitting .287 with 11 HR, 45 RBI's and 36 runs this season. His OBP/SLG/OPS numbers are .361/.479/.840.

08-24-2012, 04:49 PM	#122
Kevdog1020 Major Leagues Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: New York Posts: 430	Padres Send Message to Fans, "We're Here to Win" June 26, 2012 The Padres and Reds pulled the trigger on a deal that will see 34-year-old second baseman Orlando Hudson and 28-year-old reliever Christopher Leroux head to Cincinnati in exchange for 37-year-old third baseman Scott Rolen and $5,500,000 in cash. A source close to San Diego officials said "The teams spent long hours coming to the agreement and in the end, both agreed the deal should help both clubs." So far this year, Hudson has spent 2 stints on the disabled list. In the 24 games he's played, he hit .241 (21-87) with 0 HR, 6 RBI, 11 runs and 2 stolen bases. His on-base percentage was a low .323 and his $5.5 million contract was getting to be a burden on the San Diego roster when they could get the same production from low-cost players like IF Andrew Parrino or IF Wilson Valdez. Christopher Leroux was claimed off waivers a week and a half ago and was designated for assignment just a few short hours ago. He had a 5.68 ERA in 6.1 innings with the Padres and Pirates this season. Scott Rolen is going to be able to provide some of the power and contact (including hitting with RISP in the middle of the order) that the Padres have been lacking this year. While his arrival brings a logjam at 3B (the Padres already have 3B Chase Headley), almost all of his contract ($5.5 million out of the 6.5 million he is scheduled to make) has been paid and Headley has agreed to move over to first base. The move sends young 1B Yonder Alonso back to the minors to hone his skills. He was hitting .245 with 4 HR and 14 RBI's with the Padres. Rolen is hitting .287 with 11 HR, 45 RBI's and 36 runs this season. His OBP/SLG/OPS numbers are .361/.479/.840. __________________ Through the Facade - A Yankees Dynasty http://www.ootpdevelopments.com/boar...ml#post3492108