Bye Jon....

The Reds and the Diamondbacks made a minor league trade yesterday. The Diamondbacks get Jon Coutlangus. The Reds get Daniel Perales.

This makes me sad. I like Coutlangus. Truth be told, what I like most is his name. But I also appreciated the rookie season he turned in last year. I thought he could have made the time this spring. I would much rather see him coming out of the bullpen than Todd Coffey.

As for Mr. Perales....I've never heard of him. He played in a rookie league and in A-ball last year. He plays OF. In 809 minor league ABs, he has 23 HR, 131 RBI, 135 SO, .279 AVG, 19 SB. Those aren't overwhelming numbers. Seems a shame to trade a left-handed relief pitcher who has had some success in the majors for a 23 yr old OF who has never played above A-ball.

Perales is being sent to Sarasota.