From the Enquirer:
The Reds traded the outfielder to the Oakland A’s for two players to be named and cash Friday.
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The deal basically was agreed to in spring training, but then Denorfia injured his elbow making a throw March 23.
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The emergence of Josh Hamilton, coupled with prospects like Jay Bruce and Drew Stubbs, made Denorfia expendable.
“We hate to give up Deno,” Krivsky said. “He’s a tremendous individual. He plays the game the right way. He has tremendous makeup. He’s a real credit to the organization.”
One player the Reds receive from the A’s might be announced in a day or two. The other will be announced in a few months.
Krivsky said Jared Burton, the Reds’ Rule 5 pick from Oakland, is not involved in the deal.
The deal makes sense and most of us (the editors) believe Denorfia was never going to be any more than a 4th outfielder / part time player. Let’s hope that Krivsky gets someone that can help the team in the future.
I am kind of surprised that Burton isn’t part of this deal…seems logical to me.