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Old 11-12-2012, 06:10 PM   #1
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In a word, who is the one player you'd like to see the Reds acquire this offseason?

Please try to keep it realistic. I'll start:

J.UPTON
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Old 11-12-2012, 06:14 PM   #2
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Re: One Name

Given what I assume their costs to be, Denard Span (over Upton or Ellsbury).
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Old 11-12-2012, 06:21 PM   #3
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D. Fowler
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Old 11-12-2012, 06:22 PM   #4
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Old 11-12-2012, 06:31 PM   #5
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Old 11-12-2012, 06:32 PM   #6
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Choo (Fowler and Ellsbury tied for runner up)
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Old 11-12-2012, 07:35 PM   #7
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Beni you really had me fooled on your choice. I didn't suspect you would pick Upton
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Old 11-12-2012, 07:41 PM   #8
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Josh Willingham (Shane Victorino close 2nd)
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Old 11-12-2012, 08:02 PM   #9
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Josh Willingham (Shane Victorino close 2nd)
Somehow forgot about Josh. I'd like to change my vote - Josh Willingham
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Old 11-12-2012, 07:57 PM   #10
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Verlander, as realistic as many names listed so far.
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Old 11-12-2012, 08:03 PM   #11
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Fowler may be the most realistic.
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Old 11-12-2012, 08:38 PM   #12
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Being realistic.

David Dejesus.
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Old 11-12-2012, 08:48 PM   #13
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Old 11-12-2012, 08:44 PM   #14
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Re: One Name

The only player I can think of with one name is Ichiro, and he's past his sell-by date.

As far as players with two names go, I'm not sure. I'd probably go with Fowler, but I'm open.
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Old 11-12-2012, 08:52 PM   #15
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