Trevor Bauer was traded to the Reds on Tuesday in a three-team deal. He says it feels like a fresh start after spending 7 season with Cleveland. Bobby Nightengale, Cincinnati Enquirer
ATLANTA – After Tuesday’s blockbuster trade sent Trevor Bauer to the Reds in a three-team deal, pitching coach Derek Johnson sent a text to Bauer to say he was excited to work with him.
Bauer responded, “It’s about time our paths crossed.” When Bauer was in high school, he expressed interest in playing at Vanderbilt when Johnson was the school’s pitching coach. Bauer said he didn’t receive a scholarship offer until a day after he committed to UCLA.