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Eric the Red · 07-30-2011, 04:04 PM

After missing out on Beltran and Pence, it appears Atlanta is putting the full court press on to acquire Bourn.

R_Webb18 · 07-30-2011, 04:10 PM

• One exec who has been speaking with the Rockies and Reds suggests that if that swap happens, it could be a larger deal than just Homer Bailey, Travis Wood and high-end prospects for Jimenez. He said he believes the teams have discussed an expanded version that could include someone the likes of Seth Smith, because the Reds also have been targeting controllable bats.

this seems better

mu4103 · 07-30-2011, 04:14 PM

Bourn is a poor man's Drew Stubbs. The move makes no sense. Bourn is having a great year, but to be honest, I am not even sure he is an everyday MLB starter. I don't think he will be of much value past this year and would be a foolish move by the Reds.

Vottomatic · 07-30-2011, 04:37 PM

I will lose all faith in Walt if he trades for Bourn.

Tuff Nut · 07-30-2011, 04:40 PM

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Originally Posted by Vottomatic

I will lose all faith in Walt if he trades for Bourn.

+1

BluegrassRedleg · 07-30-2011, 08:26 PM

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Originally Posted by abish1572

would be stupid to trade everything we have just for bourn

Agree, but also very tempting to do something. This organization hasn't had a legitimate leadoff man since Bip Roberts. Blows the mind to think how long that's been.

sdwagers · 07-31-2011, 12:14 AM

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Originally Posted by BluegrassRedleg

Agree, but also very tempting to do something. This organization hasn't had a legitimate leadoff man since Bip Roberts. Blows the mind to think how long that's been.

Mike Cameron did a pretty good job in 1999 before getting dealt to SEA. but I agree - the leadoff spot has been pretty sad.

The DARK · 07-31-2011, 12:45 AM

Alonso alone is worth more than Bourn. Bourn is a free agent at the end of next year and is due for a raise. He brings to the table mediocre defense, amazing stealing ability, good OBP, and terrible power for LF, where he'll be starting. Not bad, but certainly not worth trading terribly much for. Alonso, meanwhile, is a polished hitter with good power that will be cheap and under team control for many years, and allow us to resign Phillips. Any package beyond Alonso for this guy is too much, IMO.

redsfanwill · 07-31-2011, 01:28 AM

http://www.mlbtraderumors.com/2011/0...rs-friday.html

Not looking to promising

defender · 07-31-2011, 03:01 AM

Reds are still doing well with attendance, and still have a chance at the playoffs. I am sure they will do something positive.

sammonator · 07-31-2011, 09:57 AM

Braves get Bourn for 4 Minor Leaguers.

Vottomatic · 07-31-2011, 10:02 AM

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Originally Posted by sammonator

Braves get Bourn for 4 Minor Leaguers.

Phfew! Good. I didn't want him. I was afraid of this trade more than the others.

Stand pat unless we can get Matt Kemp or a frontline legit #1 starter. Both are extremely doubtful. So again, I say stand pat and address it in the offseason.

sammonator · 07-31-2011, 10:12 AM

Good deal for Braves. They needed leadoff man. Gave up 9th best prospect and others.

Vottomatic · 07-31-2011, 10:13 AM

I read that Bourn is a free agent after the season. Is that correct? If so........no thanks.

sdwagers · 07-31-2011, 10:14 AM

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Originally Posted by sammonator

Braves get Bourn for 4 Minor Leaguers.

CF Jordan Schafer, starters LHP Brett Oberholtzer (AA), RHP Paul Clemens (AA), RHP reliever Juan Abreu (AAA)

That's a lot for Bourn, IMHO. The Braves overpaid.

07-30-2011, 04:04 PM	#16
Eric the Red Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Posts: 245	Re: Reds focused on Bourn After missing out on Beltran and Pence, it appears Atlanta is putting the full court press on to acquire Bourn.

07-30-2011, 04:10 PM	#17
R_Webb18 Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Bridgetown Posts: 1,418	Re: Reds focused on Bourn • One exec who has been speaking with the Rockies and Reds suggests that if that swap happens, it could be a larger deal than just Homer Bailey, Travis Wood and high-end prospects for Jimenez. He said he believes the teams have discussed an expanded version that could include someone the likes of Seth Smith, because the Reds also have been targeting controllable bats. this seems better

07-30-2011, 04:14 PM	#18
mu4103 Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Dillsburg, PA Posts: 239	Re: Reds focused on Bourn Bourn is a poor man's Drew Stubbs. The move makes no sense. Bourn is having a great year, but to be honest, I am not even sure he is an everyday MLB starter. I don't think he will be of much value past this year and would be a foolish move by the Reds.

07-30-2011, 04:37 PM	#19
Vottomatic All work and no play..... Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Lebanon Posts: 6,847	Re: Reds focused on Bourn I will lose all faith in Walt if he trades for Bourn. __________________ "I can't take this homerism anymore." - 10xWSChamps, August 11, 2010. A Cardinals fan having a problem with all the homerism on Redszone. Classic. "Man do I miss the days where were didn't need a calculator and an encyclopedia of baseball metrics to enjoy a baseball game ... - MikeS21" - 8/2/12 game thread

07-31-2011, 12:45 AM	#23
The DARK Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Posts: 941	Re: Reds focused on Bourn Alonso alone is worth more than Bourn. Bourn is a free agent at the end of next year and is due for a raise. He brings to the table mediocre defense, amazing stealing ability, good OBP, and terrible power for LF, where he'll be starting. Not bad, but certainly not worth trading terribly much for. Alonso, meanwhile, is a polished hitter with good power that will be cheap and under team control for many years, and allow us to resign Phillips. Any package beyond Alonso for this guy is too much, IMO.

07-31-2011, 01:28 AM	#24
redsfanwill Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: Savannah, TN Posts: 36	Re: Reds focused on Bourn http://www.mlbtraderumors.com/2011/0...rs-friday.html Not looking to promising

07-31-2011, 03:01 AM	#25
defender Member Join Date: May 2009 Posts: 277	Re: Reds focused on Bourn Reds are still doing well with attendance, and still have a chance at the playoffs. I am sure they will do something positive.

07-31-2011, 09:57 AM	#26
sammonator Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Posts: 88	Re: Reds focused on Bourn Braves get Bourn for 4 Minor Leaguers.

07-31-2011, 10:12 AM	#28
sammonator Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Posts: 88	Re: Reds focused on Bourn Good deal for Braves. They needed leadoff man. Gave up 9th best prospect and others.

07-31-2011, 10:13 AM	#29
Vottomatic All work and no play..... Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Lebanon Posts: 6,847	Re: Reds focused on Bourn I read that Bourn is a free agent after the season. Is that correct? If so........no thanks. __________________ "I can't take this homerism anymore." - 10xWSChamps, August 11, 2010. A Cardinals fan having a problem with all the homerism on Redszone. Classic. "Man do I miss the days where were didn't need a calculator and an encyclopedia of baseball metrics to enjoy a baseball game ... - MikeS21" - 8/2/12 game thread

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