Kearns on the block

[Strikes Out Looking]

For what it's worth, here is what Tejada is owed/was paid for the contract he signed in December 2003 with the O's.

Tejada receives a $12 million signing bonus, with $4 million payable in 2004 and $2 million each in 2005, 2006, 2010 and 2011.

He receives yearly salaries of $3 million in 2004, $9 million in 2005, $10 million in 2006, $12 million in 2007, $13 million in 2008 and $13 million in 2009.

[reds44]

Originally Posted by paintmered

.....and if the Reds don't?

I'll have to go buy some exlax.

[redsfan4445]

Originally Posted by Centralchamps05

For what it's worth, here is what Tejada is owed/was paid for the contract he signed in December 2003 with the O's.

Honestly i woudl rather the Reds got Cabrera instead and he would be alot cheaper and a huge #4 hitter on this team..

[reds44]

Originally Posted by redsfan4445

Honestly i woudl rather the Reds got Cabera instead and he would be alot cheaper and a huge #4 hitter on this team..

It would take alot more to get him. Probably Edwin and Homer.

[fisch11]

I have a much better trade proposal:
Chris Denorfia for MLB's permission for the Reds to create their 2007 schedule.
We all know Deno's value is that high.

[Blue]

15 pages into this thread, its finally to the point where I'd like to hear something about this from a legitimate source.

I'd also like to hear someone confirm that Buster Olney said the Reds were working on a deal bigger than when A-Rod was traded to the Yankees... that's pretty key to this whole discussion, I think.

[schroomytunes]

I would much rather have Lopez than Tejada, cause Lopez wont cost but about half of what Tejeda's getting and that money could be spent on pitching. Now on the other hand I wonder if we could land Miquel Cabrera from Florida, and what it would take to land him in Cincy. I think this package would get him here:

Reds trade: Edwin Encarnacion, Bj symanski, Chris Denorfia, Ty Pelland

Marlins trade: Miguel Cabrera and Randy Messenger

[redsfan4445]

Originally Posted by reds44

It would take alot more to get him. Probably Edwin and Homer.

ok.. Edwin, Bailey, Kearns and another prospect for Willis, Herges and Cabrera

[reds44]

Originally Posted by schroomytunes

I would much rather have Lopez than Tejada, cause Lopez wont cost but about half of what Tejeda's getting and that money could be spent on pitching. Now on the other hand I wonder if we could land Miquel Cabrera from Florida, and what it would take to land him in Cincy. I think this package would get him here:

Reds trade: Edwin Encarnacion, Bj symanski, Chris Denorfia, Ty Pelland

Marlins trade: Miguel Cabrera and Randy Messenger

The Marlins would NEVER do that.

[reds44]

Originally Posted by redsfan4445

ok.. Edwin, Bailey, Kearns and another prospect for Willis, Herges and Cabrera

They would never do that for both.

[RedsFanatic]

Without Homer and Bruce it would probaly take Edwin, Cueto, Wood and Denorfia for Cabrera or Willis.

[Strikes Out Looking]

I'd rather have Tom Seaver for Steve Henderson, Dan Norman, Pat Zachary and Doug Flynn.

[reds44]

Originally Posted by RedsFanatic

Without Homer and Bruce it would probaly take Edwin, Cueto, Wood and Denorfia for Cabrera or Willis.

That is more of a real possibilty.

[FeartheEars]

Originally Posted by redsfan4445
ok.. Edwin, Bailey, Kearns and another prospect for Willis, Herges and Cabrera

Add Bruce into that and then maybe.... Cabrera is still young and fits in with the youth movement in Florida but will become expensive soon. Have to give up more than just his replacement and minor league fodder.

[Handofdeath]

Originally Posted by RedsFanatic

Trade Cueto, Denorfia, Wood or Drew Stubbs. In my mind Bailey and Bruce are untouchables.

Can you guarantee me that Bailey will be better than Willis? No, you can't. In my opinion no one in a minor league system should be untouchable. How many Reds (or former Reds) can you name who tore it up in the minors and came to the majors and couldn't get it done? The Show is a looonnnggg way from AAA.