No disrespect, but the Reds might be able to afford him.. it kind of depends.
He made 4.35 million this year, and is eligible for arbitration. I think it's his first year of arb.. I guess it's a crapshoot what his salary will be, but if the Reds got him, they could trade Homer for some salary relief.
Going deep into the playoffs makes a team a lot of money.
That said, I kind of think it's a pipe dream to get Price.
Just one of Leake/Homer obviously is not going to get it done.
I'm also reluctant to trade Mez, Frasier or Cozart.
Maybe I'm nuts, but I would be hesitant to trade Stubbs as well (I really did not enjoy all those years of running out replacement level CFers)
I don't want to trade Billy Hamilton either.
Doesn't leave much to send to Tampa, does it?
I imagine some big spending team is going to empty out their farm for Price if he's available.