Cincinnati dealt Scott Sullivan and cash to the White Sox for a player to be named later yesterday. The move irritated Sullivan's teammates on the Reds, who've seen many of their fellow players traded away in the last month. However, provided Cincinnati picks up a decent minor leaguer as the PTBNL, Reds' management did well to deal Sullivan, whose $3.1M 2004 option they were unlikely to pick up.

Meanwhile, Chicago acquired a player who should address a weakness in the team and help them hold onto the lead in the American League Central. Prior to the trade Sullivan compiled a 43:26 K:BB with 39 H and 4 HR allowed in 49.2 IP for a 3.62 ERA over 50 appearances, despite the unfriendly conditions of the Great American Ballpark.