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Originally Posted by MontanaXVI
Obviously from looking at my avatar you can see why I have a certain...dislike...if you will for the Reds, but I don't know about this idea. While I am sure the Reds and their fans are glad to have another arm in the pen, one has to wonder, with WMP's potential if they could not have landed another arm from another club with a little bit more upside than Arroyo, not to say he is a bad pitcher, but I just don't think he has been a standout or shown a flash to make me think he could anchor a staff, I just see him as another middle of the pack rotation guy.
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I agree. Arroyo, while still my favorite player of 2004 for beaning A-Rod, will probably never win a CY Young or even win 20 games or even post a sub 3.00 ERA. Did I mention he's on the verge of 30?
On the other hand, WMP is not yet 25 and has a huge upside. Boston has proven to be a place where plate discipline is taught and stressed. Plus, WMP is Red Sox property until 2008, when he's arbitration eligible.
Good deal for the Reds, great deal for the Sox.