Which Two MLB teams are working on a trade for Bronson Arroyo?
Bronson Anthony Arroyo (born February 24, 1977, in Key West, Florida), is a Major League Baseball right-handed pitcher for the Cincinnati Reds and a rock musician. He has previously played for the Boston Red Sox from 2003 to 2005, and the Pittsburgh Pirates between 2000 and 2002. Bronson grew up in Brooksville, Florida and pitched for Hernando High School, graduating in 1995. Arroyo’s fastball is in the 87-92 miles per hour range. While it’s considered average among major league pitchers, it has excellent movement and Arroyo is adept at “spotting” it. He also throws a hard slider that moves away from right-handed batters, and a straight changeup as well. Arroyo’s best pitch is his curveball. He throws the pitch from multiple arm angles and is known to throw it in any count. The angle of the curveball itself can vary from a straight 12-6 to a sweeping 1-7. Arroyo’s delivery is somewhat unique; he incorporates a leg kick in his pitching motion, extending his front leg completely straight
The Yankees and Reds are seriously discussing a Bronson Arroyo trade, this according to Jeff Fletcher of AOL FanHouse. A source in the story indicates that the deal may be hinging on how much of Arroyo’s contract the Reds are willing to eat, which equates to roughly $4 million. Additionally, Arroyo is due $11 million in 2010 and $11 million in 2011, which contains a $2 million buyout. Arroyo, 32, has been very inconsistent for the Reds this year posting a 10-9 record with a 5.21 ERA. Furthermore, Fletcher said, Reds top officials met via conference call this morning and according to one MLB source they were “close to a deal.” Subsequently, Arroyo has been removed from the Reds starting pitcher for Tuesday. Ultimately, I have trouble understanding how this deal makes sense for the Yankees. I understand they’re looking to add depth in the rotation, but Bronson Arroyo? Arroyo, statistically speaking would probably be a train wreck for the Yankees. His numbers are well above average (in a
Browse more photos ยป The Yankees and Reds are seriously discussing a Bronson Arroyo trade, this according to Jeff Fletcher of AOL FanHouse. A source in the story indicates that the deal may be hinging on how much of Arroyo’s contract the Reds are willing to eat, which equates to roughly $4 million. Additionally, Arroyo is due $11 million in 2010 and $11 million in 2011, which contains a $2 million buyout. Arroyo, 32, has been very inconsistent for the Reds this year posting a 10-9 record with a 5.21 ERA. Furthermore, Fletcher said, Reds top officials met via conference call this morning and according to one MLB source they were “close to a deal.” Subsequently, Arroyo has been removed from the Reds starting pitcher for Tuesday. Ultimately, I have trouble understanding how this deal makes sense for the Yankees. I understand they’re looking to add depth in the rotation, but Bronson Arroyo? Sources:
