Rolen to Cinci

The Reds have acquired Scott Rolen from the Jays for Edwin Encarnacion, Josh Roenicke and Zach Stewart.

Reds Side: The Reds are obviously trying to compete and get Rolen for this year and next. Have to wonder about this, as the Reds did need a power hitting righty, but is Scott Rolen really going to keep hitting like this next season, when the Reds should have a solid chance of contending?

Blue Jays Side: 3 players, all near major league ready.

Encarnacion is the headliner, but he shouldn't be. He has teased with his tools for years and the Reds finally got sick of waiting for him to develop. Change of scenery will help. Facing better pitching won't.

Roenicke is a stud. Future closer. But, the Jays have enough relievers. Guess you shouldn't pass on him, but why not try and get some young hitters who may need longer to develop?

Stewart has pitched well out of the pen at 3 levels this season, going 4-1, 1.67 in 23 games, 14 starts with 79 K's against 26 walks in 91 innings. He has only appeared out of the pen at AAA.

Overall: Give it to the Reds. Rolen is a better bet to be a good hitter then Encarnacion and while Roenicke is great, Rolen should have had more value.