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Reds Deal Conine to Mets

Posted Aug 20, 07 11:45 PM CDT in Sports    Editor's Choice

(Newser) – The Cincinnati Reds traded outfielder Jeff Conine to the New York Mets for two minor leaguers yesterday. While Conine says he's thrilled with the chance to take part in a pennant race with the leaders of the National League East, the struggling Reds continue their efforts to build a winning squad with young prospects. The deal hands Cincinnati shortstop Jose Castro and outfielder Sean Henry.

Both Castro and Henry move to Double-A Chattanooga from their Florida State League club. Castro, 20, has 2 homers, 25 RBI, and a .318 average with St. Lucie, while Henry, 22, is .293 with 57 RBI and 11 dingers. Cincinnati has called up outfielder Jorge Cantu to replace Conine.

Source Cincinnati Enquirer

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Cincinnati Reds first baseman Jeff Conine watches his three-run home run scoring Ken Griffey Jr., and Adam Dunn during the third inning of their baseball game against the Chicago Cubs at Wrigley Field...   (Associated Press)
Cincinnati Reds' Javier Valentin, middle, is congratulated by teammates including Jeff Conine, right, after Valentin got the game-winning hit off Milwaukee pitcher Grant Balfour in the 12th inning of...   (Associated Press)
Cincinnati Reds' Jeff Conine prepares to bat against the Florida Marlins during the ninth inning of a baseball game Friday, July 20, 2007, in Miami. The Marlins won 10-2. (AP Photo/Luis M. Alvarez)   (Associated Press)
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