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Indians acquired RHP Anthony Reyes from the Cardinals for RHP Luis Perdomo. It's nice to see Reyes finally get out of St. Louis. His conflict with pitching coach Dave Duncan over what kind of pitcher he was never figured to come to a positive resolution. Over the next year or so, we'll get a chance to find out whether Reyes was right all along in looking at himself as a power pitcher or if he should have trusted Duncan and began using a sinker as his primary pitch. The Indians may stick him in Triple-A for now, but he should get a chance to join their rotation soon. He'll be a better sleeper in AL-only leagues next year than he will be for the final two months of 2008.Related: Cardinals
The Cleveland Indians have acquired pitcher Anthony Reyes from the St. Louis Cardinals in exchange for minor league pitcher Luis Perdomo, according to the Minneapolis Star-Tribune.The 26-year-old Reyes has split this season between the Cardinals' bullpen and the starting rotation at Triple-A Memphis. The right-hander was on St. Louis' opening day roster and went 2-1 with a save in 10 relief appearances. He was placed on the disabled list in June with a sprained right elbow. Perdomo has made nine appearances at Double-A Akron. The 24-year-old began the season at Class-A Kinston.
Reyes was long regarded as a top prospect in the Cardinals system but was unable to establish a regular role for the St. Louis pitching staff. The 26-year-old split the 2008 season between the St. Louis bullpen and the Triple-A Memphis rotation. He was on the Cardinals¿ opening day roster and posted a mark of 2-1 w/a save and a 4.91 ERA in 10 relief outings. He was the top pitching prospect in the St. Louis system and among the Top 100 Overall Minor League Prospects according to Baseball America entering both the 2005 and 2006 seasons. Perdomo, 24, is currently on the Double-A Akron roster where he has appeared in nine games in relief (2-0, 3.52 ERA. He began the year at Class A Kinston. Reyes will assume a spot in the Triple-A Buffalo rotation as his option has been transferred from Memphis to Buffalo.
The Indians have reportedly acquired Anthony Reyes from the Cardinals for Luis Perdomo. And the day just keeps getting better for Cleveland. Stealing Reyes away for a relief prospect is a great trade for the Indians. Perdomo is promising and has a chance of developing into a setup man, but Reyes still has what it takes to become a reliable starter and should be helped by the change of scenery.Source: Cleveland Plain Dealer Related: Indians
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