Posted: Wednesday, January 25, 2012, 4:13 PM | 58 comments |
 

Valdez traded to Reds for lefty reliever
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Wilson Valdez spent the last two seasons with the Phillies. (AP File Photo)

The Phillies have traded versatile infielder Wilson Valdez to the Reds for lefthanded relief pitcher Jeremy Horst, according to general manager Ruben Amaro, Jr.

Valdez, 33, spent the last 2 years with the Phillies, hitting .249 this past season with one home run and 30 RBI in 99 games. Valdez played second base, shortstop and third base for the Phillies and went 1-0 in one pitching appearance on May 25 against the Reds in that 19-inning game.

Horst, 26, made 12 relief appearances for the Reds last year and went 0-0 with a 2.93 ERA. He spent most of the season with Triple A Louisville, where he was 1-4 with a 2.81 ERA in 36 games. Opposing batters hit .219 against him.

The Phillies now have 38 players on their 40-man roster.
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  • 0 like this / 0 don't   •   Posted 4:19 PM, 01/25/2012
    Sounds like a great deal!! And up and coming lefy with a little big league experience for a guy buried on the bench.
    — robynk
  • 0 like this / 0 don't   •   Posted 7:13 PM, 01/25/2012
    what a shame. valdez was the best shortstop on the club. not only did amaro not realize that, but he handed the second-best guy a ridiculously generous contract.
    — zwarte piet
  • 0 like this / 0 don't   •   Posted 11:13 PM, 01/25/2012
    stupid comment. if you really think valdez is a better SS than rollins, you are dumber than everyone on here already thought you were. which is pretty shocking.
    — The Boston Strangler
  • 0 like this / 0 don't   •   Posted 4:20 PM, 01/25/2012
    I guess Mini Mart is here to stay!
    — SMOKEY811
  • 0 like this / 0 don't   •   Posted 4:22 PM, 01/25/2012
    I hope that trade doesnt come back to bite them. He was a very versatile insurance policy for the infield and another good clubhouse guy. Thanks for the last 2 years Valdez. Good luck in the Reds organization.
    — PhillyFever
  • 0 like this / 0 don't   •   Posted 4:22 PM, 01/25/2012
    does this mean more Michael Martinez?
    — coloradoeagle
  • 0 like this / 0 don't   •   Posted 4:23 PM, 01/25/2012
    There goes any chance for a world series championship.
    — Vituperator
  • 0 like this / 0 don't   •   Posted 4:25 PM, 01/25/2012
    Mikey Mart and Pete Orr are ecstatic. Or do I smell a trade for a third baseman?
    — eman
  • 0 like this / 0 don't   •   Posted 4:25 PM, 01/25/2012
    With Valdez gone, who's going to ground into those double plays?
    — Vituperator
  • 0 like this / 0 don't   •   Posted 4:26 PM, 01/25/2012
    But he was our best relief ptcher!
    — jimmymack
  • 0 like this / 0 don't   •   Posted 4:26 PM, 01/25/2012
    Not sure if I like this.
    — BleedPhilly
  • 0 like this / 0 don't   •   Posted 4:28 PM, 01/25/2012
    Say what you will but I agree with PhillyFever. He was a guy that played multi positions with good defense. On a team with aging fielders that tend to breakdown those guys are pretty valuable. I don't know anything about the lefty and I will drely to the scouts. However, I hope they get another swiss army knife for the infield.
    — NJStevieV
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  • 0 like this / 0 don't   •   Posted 4:31 PM, 01/25/2012
    The Reds got the better pitching prospect.
    — towman
  • 0 like this / 0 don't   •   Posted 4:31 PM, 01/25/2012
    I guess that I am in the minority here, but this trade s**ks! Valdez played three infield positions flawlessly. His defense and arm at short are better than JRoll, who got a fresh, new multi year deal for his declining efforts. Wilson Valdez did a solid job for this ballclub, in a utilty role. The pitching staff had faith in him to make the plays. Ryan Theriot better be coming to town!
    — Seeing Red


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David Murphy joined the Daily News as its Phillies beat writer in February of 2008. Born in Upper Merion and raised in the Poconos, he attended college at La Salle University before taking jobs with the Myrtle Beach (S.C.) Sun-News and the St. Petersburg ( Fla. ) Times. E-mail Dave at dmurphy@phillynews.com.

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