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Brian
I’m afraid Rolen may have seen his last days as a full-time 3B. His shoulder just does not hold up to any sort of grind. Hopefully Frazier can fill the void but if he struggles for another couple weeks/month we may see some trade talks begin. Possibly Youk from Boston if they eat salary for a decent prospect to fill the “all-in” mindset this franchise seems to have. Sox have middlebrooks lighting it up right now
Gunner65
I’d rather get Headley from the Pads if they are willing to trade him. He is younger, cheaper, can hit, can take a walk. We need someone who can get on base in front of Joey more consistently than Stubbs
rayking
The Padres already cleaned out your farm system.
Gunner65
Hardly
Freddie Chetti-Diesel Dillon
No, wouldn’t say that, reds still have a decent farm. And All in? Last time I checked locking up 2 of your top players to long term deals wasn’t an all in approach. I’d love to have Youk return to Cincy (went to UC) to play for the Reds, his OBP and Vottos would be a great 3/4 combo, allowing BP to lead off.
SalvadorM
what’s your offer for Headley?
Gunner65
What are the Pads biggest needs?
I’d say that due to the extensions for Votto & Phillips that prospects at those positions became a lot more expendable. We already sent you Alonso so you are set there. Not sure what your 2B depth chart looks like but we have a few solid players there. SS is also strong for us. So guys the Reds could be willing to part with are:
SS Gregorious – His defense is ML ready now & his bat has caught up to his D the last two seasons.
2B Greene – Good power for 2B and stole 38 bases last season
2B/3B Rodriguez – Great hit tool. .300+ AVG every season since 2008. Was playing strictly 3B this year before he broke his wrist when HBP. Should be back in a couple of weeks.
In the OF we have:
CF LaMarre – Stole 55 bases last year & knows how to work the count (.387 OBA). Great CF defense to boot.
I’d say the top guys in our system that would be untouchable off the top of my head are SS Hamilton, OF Lutz, 3B Vidal, LHP Cingrani, RHP Corcino, LHP Joseph.
SalvadorM
we need 2b and ss we can start with that.