sipp goes west

Among the nine players changing places in Tuesday night’s three-team MLB trade is Pascagoula native and former Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College star Tony Sipp. The left-handed reliever moves from Cleveland to Arizona as part of the big swap that also included Cincinnati. Sipp, 29, had spent his entire pro career in the Indians’ system. He didn’t post a great year in 2012 — 4.42 ERA in 63 appearances — but historically has had success getting lefty hitters out. His career ERA is 3.68 in 248 games; he has had only six save chances, converting two. P.S. Also moving to Arizona is former Reds shortstop prospect Didi Gregorius. That means Ole Miss alum Zack Cozart, Cincy’s starting shortstop, won’t have to look over his shoulder in 2013.