[jammin' jamey]

I was surprised by the Arroyo trade rumors like the rest of you guys...I wouldn't trade last year's Arroyo, but remember, he also led the league in innings pitched with 270 (a career high) and starts (35 total) and faced 992 hitters (2nd most in the NL) all last season. Maybe the Reds feel that his arm is tired or something is going to break? I'm speculating of course, based on how he faired earlier this season.

For the record, I like Salty behind the plate. I don't see him playing 1st base for the Reds because of Joey Votto waiting in the wings, unless Salty (a switch hitter) platoons with Votto next season at 1B and the Reds trade Scott Hatteberg before the deadline.