Weathers has weathered deadline before

No one in the Reds clubhouse understands the meaning of July 31 more than reliever David Weathers. The 38-year-old well-traveled right-hander has been traded four times in mid-season -- twice at deadline time.

Weathers is in the final year of a two-year contract that's paying $2.75 million this season. A likely free agent this winter, his versatility as a closer and set-up man -- plus postseason experience -- make him marketable.

"Whatever happens, happens. There's nothing I can do about it," Weathers told MLB.com "I just know there are a few teams I can decline. Other than that, I have to grin and bear it.

"If they just want to trade people for the sake of trading people, I would say I'd be at the top of the list just because everyone is looking for bullpen help. I've got experience and all that good stuff. I've pitched three different years in New York. If you can pitch in that place, they figure you can pitch anywhere."

Weathers said he didn't remember which teams was part of his limited no-trade clause.

--- Mark Sheldon