We must either sign Abreu, trade for Nady or do something really crazy

[flyer85]

now that the Snakes have signed Snyder I wish the Reds would have waited and tried to acquire Montero instead of bringing in Hernandez.

To this point the Reds seem to be focused on acquiring players who have a lack of ability to get on base. Nady would fit right in.

[corkedbat]

Nady loves to hit in GABP. His lifetime numbers are .385 BA .422 OBP 1.151 OPS in 95 career at bats. I would try and pry him away from the Yankees in a heart beat as I could see him hitting 30 to 35 homeruns for the Reds in 2009. Hopefully Walt stays away from Matsui and Cabrera.

I'd take Nady for Homer in a heartbeat - then sign Baldelli (maybe Willy will just go away). Agreed - no thanks on Matsui. I thought the Skanks dealt Melky to the Brewskis?

[corkedbat]

now that the Snakes have signed Snyder I wish the Reds would have waited and tried to acquire Montero instead of bringing in Hernandez.

To this point the Reds seem to be focused on acquiring players who have a lack of ability to get on base. Nady would fit right in.

Even with Ramon, I have no qualms about bringing in Montero. I like Hanigan as a backup, but no problems with more young depth at a position like catcher.

[flyer85]

Even with Ramon, I have no qualms about bringing in Montero. I like Hanigan as a backup, but no problems with more young depth at a position like catcher.

I wpould agree but I doubt the Reds have any interest.

[mth123]

I wouldn't deal Bailey for a rental. Add something else and get Swisher instead.

[Falls City Beer]

I wouldn't deal Bailey for a rental. Add something else and get Swisher instead.

Bailey + for Swisher?

Not interested in Ben Grieve II.

[mth123]

Bailey + for Swisher?

Not interested in Ben Grieve II.

Rather have a one and done Nady?

[Caveat Emperor]

Bailey + for Swisher?

Not interested in Ben Grieve II.

Solid OBP and plus-LF defense guaranteed plus the potential for 25-30 HRs in GABP all for the low low price of an underachieving pitching prospect in his last option year?

Where do I sign?

[Caveat Emperor]

Rather have a one and done Nady?

Nady and his career .055 IsoD would usually get a big "pass" from me, unless the price was a lot of spare minor league parts, but he's certainly a better option in RF than Dickerson or Hopper.

However, having said that, there are better options for RF than a 30 year old Xavier Nady, who just posted career best numbers in AVG, OBP, SLG plus virtually every counting stat they keep.

[mth123]

Nady and his career .055 IsoD would usually get a big "pass" from me, unless the price was a lot of spare minor league parts, but he's certainly a better option in RF than Dickerson or Hopper.

However, having said that, there are better options for RF than a 30 year old Xavier Nady, who just posted career best numbers in AVG, OBP, SLG plus virtually every counting stat they keep.

I wouldn't mind Nady for a year. I just wouldn't trade Bailey for him. Maloney, Lecure or somebody like that? OK. I'd guess the Yanks would rather have a reliever. Weathers for Swisher or Nady. It keeps the payroll in line and the Reds have lots of replacements for Weathers.

[Falls City Beer]

Rather have a one and done Nady?

I keep shopping for even better. I don't think much of either Nady or Swisher.

[Will M]

I wouldn't mind Nady for a year. I just wouldn't trade Bailey for him. Maloney, Lecure or somebody like that? OK. I'd guess the Yanks would rather have a reliever. Weathers for Swisher or Nady. It keeps the payroll in line and the Reds have lots of replacements for Weathers.

agree.

Nady is a good RH bat in his prime. Plays good defense. Can play 1B/LF/RF.
Would be nice for one year while we wait for Dorn, Alonso, Frazier,etc.

I still like Wiggington. 20+ homers. crushes LHP. can play 3B, LF, 1B or even 2B in a pinch.

[Ltlabner]

YEAR	    NAME	  AGE   PA     EqA    OBP   SLG   OUTR	    VORP    RAR	   RAP
2008 (NYY)  Xavier Nady	  29    247   .270   .320  .474	 0.67206     6.8   10.5   -2.0
2008 (PIT)  Xavier Nady	  29    360   .318   .383  .535	 0.61667    30.7   35.0   18.5
2007	    Xavier Nady	  28    470   .271   .330  .476	 0.65957    15.9   20.5	  -0.3
2006 (PIT)  Xavier Nady	  27    220   .258   .352  .409	 0.63636     3.0    6.1	  -4.6
2006 (NYM)  Xavier Nady	  27    292   .272   .326  .487	 0.66096     9.6   13.1	    .7

Not my first choice, but if he can be had for a package of lesser prospects he wouldn't be the absolute worst choice in the world. I'd prefer Big Wiggy, but that's mostly because he has far greater nick-name potential.

[AmarilloRed]

From mlbtraderumors.com:

According to ESPN's Buster Olney:

Keep hearing this: Players like Jason Giambi and Bobby Abreu might be forced, by circumstance, to settle for one-year offers.

I'd look at both of them if it is true we could get either on a 1 year deal.

[Caveat Emperor]

I'd look at both of them if it is true we could get either on a 1 year deal.

It's why I'm not totally panicked about the LF situation.

Walt is being coy -- and waiting the market out might be the right move this year, especially with the mid-tier bats.

Not jumping all over Juan Rivera was undoubtedly the right move because better players will be signed for more reasonable deals.