If we were looking at options at 3b, in order to move Frazier to LF, how about Callaspo from the Angels? Relative journeyman, plays all IF positions, career OBP of .335, has a bit of pop, bats from both sides.
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The Royals haven't been smart since Bill James moved away from Kansas City so Walt should pluck Alex Gordan from them.
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The Red Sox lost Hanrahan for the season today. I may be the only one on the board, but I'd be for dealing Broxton or Hoover in a package for AAA OF Bryce Brentz. I wanted him in the draft and still think he'd be a great long term young OF. Not sure the 75 losers would go for it though.
If the Reds trade a good major league player, aren't they going to want a major leaguer in return?
Reds are supposedly a contender, hard to see them trading a major leaguer for a minor leaguer at this point. Right now, I'd expect the Reds to try to strengthen the major league roster, not a future oriented trade for a prospect.
Last edited by Kc61; 05-11-2013 at 10:53 PM.
I'd deal Broxton. But for more than Brentz. I'd want 2 prospects. I'd want Brentz and Garin Cechinni (High A, 3B). According to their mlb.com website, whoever rates their prospects has Brentz #7, and Cechinni #8. Brentz eta for the majors is listed as 2013. So, someone thinks he's ready. RH power hitting LFer.
It would also free up money to sign Choo.
My same old "FA to be from a selling American League team" trade:
Morse from Seattle
Rios from CWS
My "Could be had cheaper and be a longer term solution" trade:
Kyle Blanks from SD. Young, hulking RH bat. Iinjury history and PETCO suppressed power numbers make him affordable with a lot of upside in GABP.
My "all in" fantasy trade:
Reds trade whatever it takes from the farm to SD for Chase Headly who signs a LTC once he sees the bliss of hitting in GABP between guys like Votto, Bruce and company. Frazier to LF.
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