Latos to the Reds

[dhunter]

CINCINNATI (AP)—The price tag for Mat Latos was daunting. The Cincinnati Reds were willing to pay it. The Reds addressed their biggest offseason need on Saturday, acquiring the right-handed starter from San Diego for a package of four players that includes two top prospects.
Cincinnati gave up infielder Yonder Alonso and catcher Yasmani Grandal— both first-round picks—along with starting pitcher Edinson Volquez to get the 24-year-old Latos, who initially will move into the No. 2 spot in the rotation behind Johnny Cueto. Latos went 9-14 with a 3.47 ERA for the Padres last season, finishing among the NL leaders in ERA and strikeouts.

[manly]

I think they see an opening in the NL central and are going for it

[walk066]

Big price to pay for the Reds. I guess it's an all or nothing approach this year.

[hblocal]

I think it is a good move. Nl central looking weak this season and reds traded away a lot of talent, but overall i think its a good move

[MCP313]

Originally Posted by walk066

Big price to pay for the Reds. I guess it's an all or nothing approach this year.

Latos makes near the minimum this year and is under control for another 4 or 5 years. You want a cost controlled ace (hardly any exist) and you pay the going rate.

Latos isn't a rent a player in the final year of a deal. But on the flip he has had some shoulder problems which is always a concern.

[MCP313]

Brett Anderson (injured)
Michael Pineda
Daniel Hudson

Are there any other pitchers that I am leaving out who are proven MLB effective making the minimum with decently high ceilings?

[mrhotpicks2]

latos lost a ton of fantasy value here, and i have him in my deep minor league league. damnit.

IF, i know a huge if, Volquez can figure out how to not walk 7 guys a game, he can put up MONSTER numbers in SD.

[uva3021]

Originally Posted by MtrCtyPimp

Brett Anderson (injured)
Michael Pineda
Daniel Hudson

Are there any other pitchers that I am leaving out who are proven MLB effective making the minimum with decently high ceilings?

Jordan Zimmermann, he's not a FA until 2015

[mrhotpicks2]

jordan zimmerman gonna be nasty this yr

[dhunter]

Originally Posted by mrhotpicks2

latos lost a ton of fantasy value here, and i have him in my deep minor league league. damnit..

i agree he loses some value but what he loses in ERA, he will gain with Wins since he will get a lot better run support.

[mrhotpicks2]

Originally Posted by dhunter

i agree he loses some value but what he loses in ERA, he will gain with Wins since he will get a lot better run support.

maybe ..... i dunno he has to stay healthy to boot.