[Benihana]

Originally Posted by Reds/Flyers Fan

The Rangers are hot on the trail of Justin Upton, per mlbtraderumors, and they're willing to part with top prospect Mike Olt to get him.

http://www.mlbtraderumors.com/2012/1...-olt-swap.html

Braves turned down Simmons for Olt. D'backs want a young SS but Rangers won't deal Andrus or Profar, so they're trying to acquire a SS to flip for Upton.

Obviously I've made my preferences clear that I'd love for the Reds to trade for Justin Upton.

However, this gave me a "backup" idea: assuming the Reds for whatever reason can't agree on a deal for Upton, how about offering Gregorius to the Rangers for Olt? Move Frazier to LF, and use our budget to sign a CF to a one or two year deal.

CF Free Agent (Torii Hunter?)
2B Phillips
1B Votto
LF Frazier
RF Bruce
3B Olt
C Mesoraco/Hanigan
SS Cozart

If/when Hamilton forces his way to Cincy, Reds will then have flexibility to deal one of Hunter/Frazier/Olt to fill another need.