So are Cairo and Valdez officially gone?
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Someone needs to be the backup 3B. Not sure how many better options there are, especially on the cheap. Henry Rodriguez will be ready eventually, but probably not to begin the 2013 season. I think Hannahan, despite his weak stick, would be a nice backup 3B for the Reds.
Donald could not beat out Hannahan with the tribe, but he does play 3B. 2B and SS are his natural positions.
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I'm not sure. People here just keep overlooking him. From the few comments I've read by Reds players/coaches/etc...it sounds like he's leaning towards retirement. But if he's interested in coming back, I think Jocketty will make it happen. I don't think he'd be going after Hannahan if he thought Rolen was coming back though.
We talked about that earlier in this thread. Someone said Walt or Dusty said at RedsFest that Rolen was not a possibility for the Reds. Not sure the validity of that though.
Now with the trade involving Donald I dont expect the reds to sign Hannahan. I love Frazier but I just dont see him playing 150 or more games at 3rd. Hannahan would have been a nice pickup. Donald isnt that great. Heck Brent Lillibridge beat him out at the end of the year as the Tribes utility guy.
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I am also very much hoping they get Hannahan. He would be a great defensive fit behind Frazier and a security blanket should Frazier soph struggle. With Choo acquisition, not as worried about needing a huge bat at 3b, so if Hannahan had to play more than we might expect, it wouldn't be an issue.
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