[More Cowbell]

I agree that the Reds should not even consider giving up Alonso for Andrew Bailey, unless there are some other players involved in the deal. No closer is ever worth giving up a player who should at least be a productive, everyday player, and potentially a Joey Votto-like hitter.

On the other hand, if the A's would like to include Trevor Cahill into the deal, now we're going somewhere. Maybe something like Alonso, Homer Bailey, and Juan Francisco for Andrew Bailey and Cahill?