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Cincinnati Reds earn epic fail for trade deadline inaction

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The Cincinnati Reds went from two players who needed to be moved and two others that were worth something to an old shortstop and an injured pitcher. They also moved the wrong relief pitcher and let up the pressure on their superstar too easily.

The player who has absolutely, positively, without a shadow of a doubt no business still being in Cincinnati is relief pitcher Drew Storen. He came over on a one year deal and turned himself into a great middle of the inning reliever.

The market the second half of July was heated. It was an opportune time to move the veteran.