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Old school 1983
Definitely. But looking at it cueto wasn't part of the core, he was hurt most of the year. The staff can do well without him. Wright is worlds better than Frazier, so it's an upgrade. Murphy's peripheral offensive numbers are better than Phillips, so despite the loss in D, the offense is upped. Chapman would be a loss, but it's offset salary, and the closer market is pretty good this year in the FA market. It's probably a bit of an overpay, but I don't think it's as lopsided as it appears at first glance, and would help both teams IMO. Reds get a high OBP right handed bat, and a second basemen that is solid offensively while losing a poor contract in Phillips, a guy who is marginal in Frazier, a number one that IMO has peaked and has an injury history. Losing chapman would hurt, but you have to give to receive. The mets get a closer for the injured Parnell, a starter for the injured Harvey, a major league third basemen to cover the spot, and a huge defensive upgrade at second. In the end the reds would basically keep the same rotation as most of 2013 with Stephenson in the wings, would have a better offense than 2013, and realky the only acquisition that they'd need after that is a closer.