CINCINNATI -- Among the people surprised Zack Cozart is still with the Reds after Monday's non-waiver Trade Deadline, Cozart himself may be at the top of the list.
"I thought I was as good as traded," said Cozart, who was scratched before Tuesday's opener against the Cardinals at Great American Ball Park with a bruised thumb.
Reports started to surface Monday morning that the Mariners were close to a deal for the 30-year-old shortstop. When he woke up around 10 a.m. after a long flight back from San Diego, his phone was blowing up with the news.