I surely can't speak for the Reds, but I'd be interested in a deal that expands to include Escobar.
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Esco's struggling this year, but he's steady defensively, is signed to a very team firendly deal, and is only a year removed from posting a .345 WOBA and 43 WAR.
I would dnot be opposed to trading him though, because we have a replacement, a guy in AAA named Hechavarria who is the shortstop of the future for us, and he's tearing the cover off the ball (albeit in the PCL).
Kelly Johnson could also be a leadoff type left fielder for you guys, but his strikeout rate is atrocious.
I'm surprised the Reds org doesn't seem that high on Rodriguez. Aside from the makeup concerns, is there some other reason?