40 Man Roster - 2014

[*BaseClogger*]

Why would Toronto do that trade?

[mdccclxix]

Why would Toronto do that trade?

They need help at 2b, LF, and SP. They may want Leake or Chapman instead of Bailey so they have 2 years instead of 1. But Leake is still affordable and Chapman may need to remain in the bullpen. It creates a problem for them at SS, though. Reyes is injury prone and maybe once they've upgraded 3 spots they can settle on a more steady SS.

[Wonderful Monds]

Why would Toronto do that trade?

And when did this forum turn into DodgersZone?

[mdccclxix]

And when did this forum turn into DodgersZone?

The Dodgers wish they had Votto to build around for the next few years. But if the Reds are willing to double down, this illustrates how quickly they can become an amazing team with just 10 or 20 million more dollars, depending on who is moved.

[mdccclxix]

Bailey 9 m
Leake 6 m
Ludwick 8.5 m
Phillips 11 m

total 34.5 m

I don't think Broxton and Marshall can be moved.

But that's a lot of coin to work with if it's moved properly.

And after 2016 a ton of cash would come off the books across the board for the Reds.

[*BaseClogger*]

Bailey 9 m
Leake 6 m
Ludwick 8.5 m
Phillips 11 m

total 34.5 m

I don't think Broxton and Marshall can be moved.

But that's a lot of coin to work with if it's moved properly.

And after 2016 a ton of cash would come off the books across the board for the Reds.

You only proposed trading one of the SP. And Ludwick is just as untradeable as the relievers...

[mdccclxix]

You only proposed trading one of the SP. And Ludwick is just as untradeable as the relievers...

You're right. I was just looking at a batch of players that can free payroll up. Revised, I would say Phillips, Chapman, Ludwick for Reyes. Maybe that doesn't get it done, but Chapman is a premium talent, so I think it's closer.

[BungleBengals]

You're right. I was just looking at a batch of players that can free payroll up. Revised, I would say Phillips, Chapman, Ludwick for Reyes. Maybe that doesn't get it done, but Chapman is a premium talent, so I think it's closer.

I do not think that they would want to move Reyes. He may be overpaid and injury-proned, but an offensive SS is hard to come by.

I think that the Jays would be more willing to do a trade that involved Bautista. Some of their blogs, forums, and articles suggest that the fans have grown tired of him and want him gone.

[Kc61]

I could see a trade with the Jays involving BP and Jose Bautista and others on both sides. Doubtful on Reyes.

[AmarilloRed]

The Blue Jays had a payroll of 120 million last year, and they have 110 million in guaranteed contracts for 2014. It's doubtful they'd be able to take on that much payroll.

[redsmetz]

Just to keep this up to date - the Reds released Corky Miller and Greg Reynolds, both of whom elected free agency. They claimed Pedro Beato, RHP, off waivers and added him to the 40 man roster.

[Gallen5862]

http://reds.mlb.com/team/roster_active.jsp?c_id=cin

Cincinnati Reds Active Roster

# Pitchers B/T Ht Wt DOB

61 Bronson Arroyo R-R 6'4" 195 Feb 24, 1977
34 Homer Bailey R-R 6'4" 230 May 3, 1986
Pedro Beato R-R 6'6" 230 Oct 27, 1986
51 Jonathan Broxton R-R 6'4" 310 Jun 16, 1984
54 Aroldis Chapman L-L 6'4" 205 Feb 28, 1988
58 Nick Christiani R-R 6'0" 190 Jul 17, 1987
52 Tony Cingrani L-L 6'4" 215 Jul 5, 1989
Carlos Contreras R-R 5'11" 205 Jan 8, 1991
67 Daniel Corcino R-R 5'11" 205 Aug 26, 1990
47 Johnny Cueto R-R 5'11" 215 Feb 15, 1986
30 Zach Duke L-L 6'2" 210 Apr 19, 1983
Ismael Guillon L-L 6'2" 218 Feb 13, 1992
60 J.J. Hoover R-R 6'3" 225 Aug 13, 1987
55 Mat Latos R-R 6'6" 245 Dec 9, 1987
44 Mike Leake R-R 5'10" 185 Nov 12, 1987
63 Sam LeCure R-R 6'0" 205 May 4, 1984
45 Sean Marshall L-L 6'7" 225 Aug 30, 1982
40 Nick Masset R-R 6'5" 235 May 17, 1982
66 Logan Ondrusek R-R 6'8" 230 Feb 13, 1985
43 Manny Parra L-L 6'3" 205 Oct 30, 1982
46 Curtis Partch R-R 6'5" 240 Feb 13, 1987
31 Alfredo Simon R-R 6'6" 265 May 8, 1981

# Catchers B/T Ht Wt DOB

29 Ryan Hanigan R-R 6'0" 210 Aug 16, 1980
39 Devin Mesoraco R-R 6'1" 230 Jun 19, 1988

# Infielders B/T Ht Wt DOB

2 Zack Cozart R-R 6'0" 195 Aug 12, 1985
21 Todd Frazier R-R 6'3" 220 Feb 12, 1986
9 Jack Hannahan L-R 6'2" 210 Mar 4, 1980
3 Cesar Izturis S-R 5'9" 180 Feb 10, 1980
4 Brandon Phillips R-R 6'0" 200 Jun 28, 1981
36 Henry Rodriguez S-R 5'8" 200 Feb 9, 1990
50 Neftali Soto R-R 6'1" 215 Feb 28, 1989
19 Joey Votto L-R 6'2" 220 Sep 10, 1983

# Outfielders B/T Ht Wt DOB

32 Jay Bruce L-L 6'3" 215 Apr 3, 1987
17 Shin-Soo Choo L-L 5'11" 205 Jul 13, 1982
6 Billy Hamilton S-R 6'0" 160 Sep 9, 1990
28 Chris Heisey R-R 6'1" 210 Dec 14, 1984
48 Ryan Ludwick R-L 6'2" 215 Jul 13, 1978
23 Donald Lutz L-R 6'3" 250 Feb 6, 1989
26 Xavier Paul L-R 5'9" 205 Feb 25, 1985
15 Derrick Robinson S-L 5'11" 190 Sep 28, 1987
77 Yorman Rodriguez R-R 6'3" 197 Aug 15, 1992

[redsmetz]

Just an update - here's the link again to the spreadsheet for the roster and known salaries at this point: https://spreadsheets.google.com/pub?...gw&output=html

We have the addition of Pena and Beato.

Here are some upcoming dates that likely impact the roster as we move to the winter meetings:

December 2
Tender deadline

December 5
Last date to request outright waivers to assign player prior to Rule 5 Draft

December 9
Last date to outright a player prior to Rule 5 Draft

The roster currently stands at 36 players.

[lollipopcurve]

Today is the dealine for adding guys. Roster sits at 37 if you add Pena and Schumaker.

Best candidates, IMO: Barnhart, Rogers, Hayes, Lamarre

Guys that could be dropped, arguably: DRobinson, Soto, HRod, Christiani, Partch

[REDREAD]

Today is the dealine for adding guys. Roster sits at 37 if you add Pena and Schumaker.

Best candidates, IMO: Barnhart, Rogers, Hayes, Lamarre

Guys that could be dropped, arguably: DRobinson, Soto, HRod, Christiani, Partch

I'd keep DRobinson and Partch on the 40 man if possible. Both are decent depth guys. I wouldn't be scared of losing Lamarre (doubt he ever makes the bigs). Not sure how I'd fill out the rest of the 40, but I think Partch has genuine major league potential and would hate to lose him. I could stomach losing DRob, but I think he's worth a roster slot.