I missed this one earlier - rookie mistake. Getting on track; The Gregg for Ceda straight up trade is one of the worst in recent history, and no, I'm not overstating it. Unlike many other trades, it was a one for one swap.The Cubs get ::: Kevin Gregg (RHP)
The Marlins get ::: Jose Ceda (RHP)
My thoughts: This trade should be considered illegal. The Cubs picked up a guy who walks over 4.00 BB/9 and was tied for blown saves this year with 9. He had 8 losses as a reliever, also among tops in the league. If the Cubs think Kevin Gregg will be able to take over the setup role, they are in for a serious disappointment and troublesome bullpen in the season. At most he will replace Bob Howry, who wasn't very good this year.
Jose Ceda, 21, is the Cubs 3rd ranked prospect according to Baseball America. He can hit 98 MPH and easily throws in the mid-90s with his fastball. He was picked out of the Dominican in '05, where he threw 60 IP with 83 K's and a 1.50 ERA. Location being his only problem, he still struck out more than a batter per inning in AA in 2008. Even more impressive in 2007, he allowed only 16 hits in 50 IP at A ball, striking out 69. If the Cubs wanted someone with poor control but will keep the ball in the park, they were better off keeping the 21 year old Ceda.
Jim Hendry made a great trade mid-season acquiring Rich Harden. This is one of the worst trades in Hendry's history, if not the worst.
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