A potential trade between the Rockies and Nationals involving (SP) Tim Redding and (CF) Willy Taveras fell apart after one player failed his physical ESPN. It's not mentioned which player failed the physical, but Redding did have foot surgery a few weeks ago. If it was Redding, then it's too bad the Nats couldn't due more to sweeten the trade offer like toss in a Kearns to dump some salary and one of the many corner outfielders on the roster plus receive a mid round pick back in the draft. Hopefully this trade isn't completely dead.
For a power pitcher, it's always been interesting to watch Redding throw against pitchers in games. He gave up multiple hits to pitchers in one game that included a home run. He danced around the plate showcasing his pitches, instead of blowing three fast balls right by the pitchers. Redding rarely made it to the 7th and sometimes 6th innings. The third time through the order gave him difficulties. Although it is true that the Nationals need more pitching, the addition of a potential leadoff hitter that can steal bases and compensate for others in the outfield with his speed and defensive abilities would have been welcomed in Nationals Park.
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