[Mr. Pike Central]

Yeah, after thinking about it a little more I'm not so bad on the trade.

Yes, we did give up a ton to land him...but look Grandal wasn't going to be our future everyday catcher (that would be Mesoraco), Boxberger while he does have alot of potential is unproven yet, Volquez just a major headcase, and then Alonso...I love Alonso but I guess Cincinnati just wasn't interested in him playing LF, therefore he too like Grandal is blocked at 1st base by Joey Votto.

Now Mat Latos, the good is he's 24...he's controlled for 4 years, he's a groundball pitcher (especially good in our hitter friendly ballpark).

Potential to be a #1 Ace.