Any Port in a Storm

Not sure who the more desperate team was in last week's Mets-Reds deal. The Reds were so eager to get rid of Dave Williams and his 7.20 ERA that they moved him for a Class A pitcher. And they sent the Mets $500K to cover half of his remaining salary.

And the Mets are so eager to find anyone who might be better than Jose Lima that they're willing to take a flier on a guy with a 7.20 ERA. Sounds like both sides came out a winner on this deal.