[Scotty doesn't know]

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.

I hadn't thought of that. I guess that would be the only reason I would go along with trading Arroyo, if they thought he was getting ready to break down. Although, if you think about it, that sounds like something Leatherpants would do.

By the way, I think Arroyo is back to his former self, after that dead-arm period he had there for a while. He has now had 5 solid starts in a row, compiling a 2.60 ERA over that time, but typical of the luck he has had this year is only 2-2 in those 5 games.

Do you all think that the all star break did the trick. I seriously think that he just had a very tired arm and just needed more rest.