Found February 16, 2008 on Cubs Hub:
ose Ceda 6?5 230lbs R/R 1/28/1987 Once in blue moon minor deadline deals involving role players for low level high ceiling prospects pan out. Right now the midseason 2006 season deal with the Padres, exchanging Todd Walker for a 19 year old rookie flamethrower Jose Ceda, is looking like a steal. The Padres got a half season of Walker, while Ceda has excelled through the Cubs' organization. A Cubs' scout had spotted Ceda as a potential low buy back in 2005 during the Padres' Instructional League; he loved Ceda's velocity and size. The Padres were willing deal Jose because they felt he was a player tabbed with huge potential but poor work ethic and was suited for the bullpen. For a more in-depth Scouting Report on Ceda read on?.
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