Would you trade Jay Bruce for Erik Bedard straight up?

[thatcoolguy_22]

Yay or nay? I think everyone here knows I would do backflips if WK could pull it off...

[*BaseClogger*]

I said yes, but ONLY if Adam Dunn is extended to a LTC... Could the Orioles throw in Bradford or Walker to make me feel better about it?

[Bip Roberts]

No

[Jefferson24]

The Reds have Bedard last year in the number 2 spot and drop Bronson to the 3 spot we would have made the playoffs. I agree that Bruce is worth a great deal but isn't making the playoffs worth something too? I voted to trade. The playoffs are worth it in my opinion.

[Joseph]

Watch the masked profanity please.

[thatcoolguy_22]

Watch the masked profanity please.

much apologies

[nmculbreth]

I think Jay Bruce has the potential to be a very special player but I would absolutely trade him straight-up for Erik Bedard.

The question then becomes how much would you be willing to include with Bruce and I wouldn't go any higher than a third tier type prospect. I certainly wouldn't include any other member of the Reds' big five.

[redsfanmia]

I wouldnt trade Bruce for anyone, he is going to be an MVP candidate within 4 years.

[Why Not?]

I really don't think a straight-up trade would happen. Potential is great (and Bruce's potential is REALLY great) but he's still a prospect a couple of years from the majors. He could very easily wind up being another can't-miss who misses.

Also, it seems like McPhail values quantity over quality to some extent. I think he's going to want a few bodies in return for Bedard.

[thatcoolguy_22]

I really don't think a straight-up trade would happen. Potential is great (and Bruce's potential is REALLY great) but he's still a prospect a couple of years from the majors. He could very easily wind up being another can't-miss who misses.

Also, it seems like McPhail values quantity over quality to some extent. I think he's going to want a few bodies in return for Bedard.

this whole thread is just to prove how much my fellow redzoners over-value our prospects...

[Why Not?]

this whole thread is just to prove how much my fellow redzoners over-value our prospects...

Trust me, that's not unique to Reds fans.

[OUReds]

I really don't think a straight-up trade would happen. Potential is great (and Bruce's potential is REALLY great) but he's still a prospect a couple of years from the majors. He could very easily wind up being another can't-miss who misses.

Also, it seems like McPhail values quantity over quality to some extent. I think he's going to want a few bodies in return for Bedard.

That's why I just can't see a trade with Bruce going down. The O's have multiple holes to fill, and a deal with Bruce just isn't going to include much more then him. If Bruce is included in the deal, You're probably looking at something like Bruce/Maloney/Janish for Bedard and someone else.

[Chi-Town Red]

no way

[Why Not?]

That's why I just can't see a trade with Bruce going down. The O's have multiple holes to fill, and a deal with Bruce just isn't going to include much more then him. If Bruce is included in the deal, You're probably looking at something like Bruce/Maloney/Janish for Bedard and someone else.

You might be right. Still, I think the Orioles are more concerned with gathering as much young talent as possible than filling positional holes. The money is there to sign stop-gaps or take on a salary dump to fill a position if necessary.

[Trace's Daddy]

Yay