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Kc61 · 11-09-2012, 04:51 PM

I'd prefer to keep Cozart over Gregorius.

Cozart hitting seventh in the order, or possibly eighth, is a very strong offensive shortstop. I know his OBP is subpar, and hopefully will improve, but shortstops with 33 doubles and 15 homers as a rookie don't grow on trees.

And Cozart is outstanding defensively. He was a Gold Glove finalist, his UZR rating is (I believe) best among Reds regulars, he is very sure handed, has good range, throws accurately.

Nobody knows, but I doubt Didi will be as good offensively, he certainly won't have the power. Didi will have more range but Cozart's sure hands are hard to find.

I'd trade either guy for Justin Upton, but for a lesser player I might trade Didi but would hold on to Zack.

11-09-2012, 04:51 PM	#55
Kc61 Member Join Date: Jan 2001 Posts: 10,815	Re: Jocketty: Reds could trade a shortstop I'd prefer to keep Cozart over Gregorius. Cozart hitting seventh in the order, or possibly eighth, is a very strong offensive shortstop. I know his OBP is subpar, and hopefully will improve, but shortstops with 33 doubles and 15 homers as a rookie don't grow on trees. And Cozart is outstanding defensively. He was a Gold Glove finalist, his UZR rating is (I believe) best among Reds regulars, he is very sure handed, has good range, throws accurately. Nobody knows, but I doubt Didi will be as good offensively, he certainly won't have the power. Didi will have more range but Cozart's sure hands are hard to find. I'd trade either guy for Justin Upton, but for a lesser player I might trade Didi but would hold on to Zack.