Jocketty jovial about Reds' trade

Reds general manager Walt Jocketty spoke with WLW radio about the Griffey trade. The Reds ended up receiving two players in the deal: right handed starter/reliever Nick Masset and left-handed hitting minor league second baseman Danny Richar.

In Masset and Richar, the Reds got two players Jocketty said he's been eyeing for years. Masset will join the Reds and could be with the team as soon as Friday, while Richar will be assigned to Class AAA Louisville.

"Initially we'll use him as a reliever," Jocketty said. "We don't have a lot of depth in pitching. If we had something happen to one of our starters, with (Daryl) Thompson and (Matt) Maloney at AAA it gives us more depth."

Masset, 26, is 1-0 with a 4.63 ERA in 32 games for the White Sox this season. He's also been a starter during his career, starting two big league games, including one this season.

Richar, 25, is hitting .263 with eight home runs and 38 home runs in 60 games for Class AAA Charlotte. He hit .230 with six home runs in 56 games with the White Sox last season.

To make room for Richar on the 40-man roster, INF/OF Ryan Freel was transferred to the 60-day disabled list.

"We added quality players we'll control for quite a while," Jocketty said. "That's what you've got to do building an organization."

Masset came to the Sox along with John Danks in a deal for Brandon McCarthy. Danks was then, and is now, the more-regarded prospect. Richar was considered a starting candidate for the White Sox this season during spring training, but a back injury derailed the start of his season. He's never made it back from Triple-A. Richar's got some decent pop for a second baseman.