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[q_without_a_u]

Winter Trade means one thing: New Pirates!

And Pirates leaving. Reds trade Casey to Pirates for left-hander WilliamsThoughts, responses, ideas? Personally I couldn't be any more impartial to it. I never really cared much for Williams, but at the same time I didn't necessarily dislike him. But Sean Casey could be of help to us, so why not, eh?

Comments

[shetheliving]

i was never a huge fan of williams. he seemed like a nice enough guy, and he did do a good job as a spot starter, but he would not be in the starting rotation on a lot of decent ballclubs. the reds needed the pitching help, and we have more than enough pitching, so i think this was/is a good trade for both parties. casey may not hit for power, but he certainly hits for average, which is never a bad thing. i'm a little concerned about what this will mean for brad eldred, but at the moment i'm positive.

[abberlina69]

i liked williams i thought he was a good player. im not a fan of casey though. but as again we got a big name guy so I bet he doesnt last the season. Always make a big hype about these guys in the winter and into spring training but then even if he does good Ithink he'll get traded.

personally i think we need a new general manager

[polishprodigy]

Casey's no "big name" really.

The reason a lot of the previous veterans get traded is because the team hasn't been in any position to make a playoff run.

I think Sean will split time with C. Wilson at first; this move may indicate that the team isn't sold yet on Eldred. (Which they shouldn't be.)

I'm mildly encouraged by this deal, even if it mean giving up a guy (DWill) who was getting rather acclimated to his spot at the back end of the Bucs' rotation--and doing well in that role, I might add.

[chopper11]

THey said Eldred isn't ready for an everyday starter until probably another year!

[chopper11]

I think Sean Casey will be a huge help, but they said last night they believe he's another rent a player for one year! I liked Dave Williams, partly because he was our top pitcher last year with wins! However, I think Sean will give us some power at the 1st base side!

[_scotty]

It's only for one year so I don't mind it. I think he has some outrageous numbers at PNC Park too, so I guess it is good. But he seems to get injured quite often. If he stays healthy good move, but if he gets hurt most of the season it was a waste of $8 million.

I also heard they were pursuing Milton Bradley, Trot Nixon, & they offered Bill Mueller a contract. I don't like signing Mueller. They need a power hitter & he is not that. Joe Randa is probably the best free agent third basemen out there. I'd rather see them get him.

[polishprodigy]

I've been lusting after Milton Bradley for three years now. He's an explosive player that would give the Buccos an immediate offensive upgrade. If we pick him up, I'll do a little dance.