The Cincinnati reds announced today that they have traded center fielder Josh Hamilton to the Texas Rangers for pitchers Edinson Volquez and Danny Herrera.
I hated to see Hamilton go, but I guess you have to give up something in order to get something. My concern in giving up Hamilton via trade is that Griffey isn't getting any younger and Dunn will be in the last year of his contract this season. I was beginning to think that Hamilton might be the bat that eventually replaced one of those guys in the lineup. But, maybe the Reds organization thinks that Jay Bruce will be ready by the time they need to replace Griffey or Dunn. Bruce certainly has looked capable. Jay was recently listed by MiLB.com as the top prospect in all of the minor leagues.
Volquez is an interesting prospect, but he has only pitched a total of 20 games in the majors over the last 3 years. He has a career record of 3 wins and 11 losses with an ERA of 7.20. Edinson has apparently struggled with his control over the last 3 years, but he has been improving. Texas gave him a shot in spring training last season to be their #5 starter but elected to send him back down to the minors instead. He eventually made it back up with Texas last season and pitched in 6 games with a record of 2-1 and an ERA of 4.50. I think the Reds will definitely give a shot to Volquez to compete for either the 4th or 5th spot in the rotation. Harang, Arroyo, and Belisle should be the Reds first 3 in the rotation next season. I think Volquez will probably be competing with Homer Bailey and Johnny Cueto to see who will fill the final 2 spots in the rotation.
There isn't a lot of info available on 23 year old Danny Herrera. In February of this year Scout.com listed Herrera as the #18 prospect in the Rangers organization. Danny posted a 5-2 record with a 3.80 ERA with Double A Frisco this last season.
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