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Ok *sigh* this is going to take thought as I am drinking . Option one is I package Larue and I eat half his salary, I throw In Bergolla and Lizard to the San Fran for 1b Lance Niekro. I shop Votto and Freel to Detroit for (cf) Brent Cleven and (p) Jordin Tata and (rp) Wilfredo Ledezma. Adam Dunn (god I hate myself for this ) I offer to the Angel and stand firm on an offer that must include 3 players Joe Saunders(P) Chris Bootchek and Juan Rivera(OF) and Eric Aybar. I Do not even try in my wildest dreams to shop Eric Milton its not possible if it was I would take a single a never going anywhere prospect but its not possible. Now Factoring in insurance money for Paul Wilson , plus a bump of say 5 million for next year not knowing what gains or minuses exist on the present day roster. My realistic options for free agency are (P) Randy Wolf if he can pass all the tests on health, the Caveat to passing health has to be non Reds personal as there recent record is pathetic. Jim Edmonds if he will take a 2yr deal and YES I know alot of Reds fans will cringe but Jesus he can still play showboat or not! (RP) J.C. Romero.