Reds focused on Bourn

[mroby85]

Buster_ESPNBuster Olney
Rival executive: Reds focused on Michael Bourn, who would answer their desire to add a lead-off hitter for 2011 and beyond

There is already a thread about Bourn but I figured this deserved its own. Heyman from SI also said their asking price is "wildly high" for Bourn, and that the Reds aren't in on Pence whose asking price is even higher.

[abish1572]

would be stupid to trade everything we have just for bourn

[William]

Wouldn't be a bad move if we didn't have to giv up to much i'll take him in a heartbeat. Perhaps Yonder, Boxberger, and another low prospect.

[The DARK]

Don't like the idea of trading for Bourn. He (or Stubbs) would lose value from playing in LF, it blocks a number of prospects, and his asking price will be too much for what he really is.

[webbbj]

Wouldn't be a bad move if we didn't have to giv up to much i'll take him in a heartbeat. Perhaps Yonder, Boxberger, and another low prospect.

anyone else you wanna throw in there as well?

[dcameron24]

The Reds being focused on Bourn doesn't make much sense to me...

I understand the need for a "legit" leadoff hitter, but I've never been that big of a fan of Bourn. Especially if the reports are true that the Astros are trying to "fleece" us for him.

[Tuff Nut]

I don't understand this love fest that the Reds have with Bourn.....He is nothing special, is only signed thru next year,and IMHO, this organization already has their 'Bourn' in Sappelt. Seems we only have good prospects so they can waste away in AAA, while we throw money at players with nothing that helps this team going forward.

[wlf WV]

The only reason would be if the Astros wanted someone we needed to move and the trade favored us,but I don't see it.

[mroby85]

I'll probably get crucified here for saying it, but I think Bourn would probably improve their team if he was in CF instead of Stubbs. He has a higher OBP, higher AVG, and strikes out less. While he has less power and less possible potential, he's more what you would want in a leadoff hitter. Also, I dont feel like Stubbs has progressed much since the time he was called up, he still has terrible AB's, and k's all the time, which is something he did even in college, and I just think its a legitimate possibility that will never change.

[dcameron24]

My problem with Stubbs (which accounts for a lot of his Ks) is that he is almost 100% a guess hitter.

You could even see it last night on his fly ball to the warning track. He was guessing fastball (I believe it was a fastball) and guessed right, but just barely missed it. The same thing happened with his walk off.

Now if he guesses fastball and it's off speed... forget about it. Where as if Votto is sitting fastball and it's off speed he can at least battle, foul it off, etc.

[DocRed]

Bourn is better than Stubbs in almost every way. The only advantage Stubbs has is in power and strikeouts and Bourn is only under control through 2012.

[R_Webb18]

Bourn is better than Stubbs in almost every way. The only advantage Stubbs has is in power and strikeouts and Bourn is only under control through 2012.

ppl can be resigned

[Eric the Red]

jcrasnick Jerry Crasnick
#Astros efforts to move Michael Bourn are picking up steam, source says. Appears more likely he'll move by deadline. #trades


Jerry Crasnick has been the reporter who has broke several Reds related scoops in the past (see: Chapman, Bruce extension.) I'm thinking his source is from the Reds camp and that a deal is getting close. The Astros apparently want young prospects, Rodriguez or Duran anyone?

[double2gap]

Isn't Bourn a Scott Boras client? If he is, what are the chances he would resign with us anyway? Boras doesn't like his clients to resign, he'd rather they hit the free agent market.

[R_Webb18]

Ken_RosenthalKen Rosenthal





Source: #Braves getting "more involved" on #Astros' Bourn. #tradedeadline #MLB

[Eric the Red]

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

[R_Webb18]

• 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]

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]

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

[Tuff Nut]

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

+1

[BluegrassRedleg]

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]

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]

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.

[William]

http://www.mlbtraderumors.com/2011/07/michael-bourn-rumors-friday.html

Not looking to promising

[defender]

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

[sammonator]

Braves get Bourn for 4 Minor Leaguers.

[Vottomatic]

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]

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

[Vottomatic]

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

[sdwagers]

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.

[sammonator]

No he is signed for next year. Not sure about 13. Astros also sent cash to braves.

[sdwagers]

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

Bourn has one more year. He is a fifth year player I believe.

[Tuff Nut]

All I got to say is, Thank God. IMO, Sappelt could do what Bourn woulda been asked to do, and could be here alot longer. This woulda been a latteral move at best, and we don't need latteral moves. We need one's that will improve the product.

[Who Dey Time]

Good. I didn't understand that fascination with Bourn. I understand the Reds wanting a true leadoff hitter but I didn't understand giving up good prospects for what amounts to be a year and a half rental at a relatively high price.

[Stray]

I'm really glad we didn't make a move for him. Save our pieces and make a move in the offseason for a big bat/TOR pitcher.

[Red Raindog]

He is now a Brave