Mike Leake to the Giants

[smitch124]

For RHP Keury Mella and one other minor leaguer. The Giants needed an arm, they have a bunch of tired ones.

[smitch124]

Adam Duvall the other minor leaguer, 26 home runs with Sacramento this tear. Hate to lose him.

[smitch124]

Duvall, who went for Leake, homered off Leake in his 1st major league game. Just an interesting note.

[downsouth]

Leake solid arm.

[lakerboy]

These deadline deals seem to be more than in the past.

[downsouth]

These deadline deals seem to be more than in the past.

Does seem to be a bunch of them.

[Chi_archie]

more deals because with wild cards playoffs now in the picture, more teams are in contention

[tony_come]

Sf World Series champ again

[eidolon]

I'm surprised they traded Mella. Him and Beede are the only two guys that should be good in the majors.
(Arroyo and Garcia have a good chance as well)

[sweethook]

lot of moves , teams cant be the same

[Big Bear]

Sf World Series champ again

too soon Toniest

[Smoke]

Sf World Series champ again

Toniest NO

[Bcatswin]

Hate to see Leake go. Getting a hell of a pitcher and athlete Giants fans.

[Big Bear]

Hate to see Leake go. Getting a hell of a pitcher and athlete Giants fans.

good pitcher but has some serious character issues.

CINCINNATI -- Reds pitcher Mike Leake was arrested on a shoplifting charge at a downtown department store Monday, accused of trying to steal six shirts with a total value of $59.88.
The 23-year-old starter was booked at the Hamilton County Justice Center on a first-degree misdemeanor charge of shoplifting. It carries a maximum of 180 days in jail.
He was arrested about two hours before Cincinnati pitchers were expected at Great American Ball Park to take batting practice before the final game of a series against Pittsburgh. Leake started and got the victory in an 11-2 win over the Pirates on Saturday.
<aside class="inline inline-photo float-l"><figure><source data-srcset="http://a4.espncdn.com/combiner/i?img=%2Fphoto%2F2011%2F0418%2Fmlb_g_lea ke_300.jpg&w=267, <a href=" http:="" a4.espncdn.com="" combiner="" i?img="%2Fphoto%2F2011%2F0418%2Fmlb_g_le ake_300.jpg&w=534&quot;" target="_blank"><figcaption class="photoCaption">Reds pitcher Mike Leake was arrested on a shoplifting charge Monday, accused of trying to steal six shirts valued at $59.88. </figcaption></figure></aside>Leake said in a statement released by the Reds that his attorney told him not to discuss the arrest. Leake apologized to his family, to the club and to fans "for this distraction."
The Reds issued a statement saying, "We do not condone behavior of the type alleged, which is wholly inconsistent with the principles of this organization and our community and is detrimental to the positive direction we seek to follow. When the legal process has been completed, we will handle this matter internally."

[Bcatswin]

That is not a serious character issue Bear, people running around beating kids and woman and u call this a serious issue? It was a big mix up, he was exchanging an item and figured cause he was bigtime around here he could take some back and take same amount, not smart but not a major issue. He paid a fine got in no trouble. And i believe that was his first year in the MLB he now is on his 6th year way diff guy imo.

[Big Bear]

That is not a serious character issue Bear, people running around beating kids and woman and u call this a serious issue? It was a big mix up, he was exchanging an item and figured cause he was bigtime around here he could take some back and take same amount, not smart but not a major issue. He paid a fine got in no trouble. And i believe that was his first year in the MLB he now is on his 6th year way diff guy imo.

when you make millions of dollars and you STEAL a fukkin T-shirt that means you have something seriously wrong with you.

Reds were smart to part ways with this clown. Once a Thief , ALWAYS A THIEF.

[Bcatswin]

You don't come straight out of College making millions of dollars a year. Kid never seen the minors. Guy made one dumb mistake and paid his dues he has a clean record. Coulda been hanging with Bronson before the mall getting high, was just a hiccup. Learning exp. He was making 400k by the way, still not an excuse.

[RollinDo]

when you make millions of dollars and you STEAL a fukkin T-shirt that means you have something seriously wrong with you.

Reds were smart to part ways with this clown. Once a Thief , ALWAYS A THIEF.

Geez Bear!
Forgive and forget!
This was 6 years ago..probably fresh outta college.
Yeah it sounds bad for a multi'millionairre to be shoplifting, but it's so mild.

[Bcatswin]

Geez Bear!
Forgive and forget!
This was 6 years ago..probably fresh outta college.
Yeah it sounds bad for a multi'millionairre to be shoplifting, but it's so mild.

Guys an angel, never made a mistake