Would Kearns off the bench be a good sign?

[Redsfansince72]

Noticed tonight watching MLB network that Austin Kearns was a free agent. What about having him off the bench? Would he come back as a bench player?

[MoneyInTheBank]

Sure. Wouldn't cost much, he's a decent defender who can play LF and RF with a good arm and will do enough to not hurt you if you have injuries.

[HometownHero]

Yes he was tied for 2nd in the majors with 13 PH last year and lead MLB with 10 PH walks

[GotHeeeeem]

Kearns off the bench would be awesome.

[texasdave]

The bench is probably going to be two outfielders, two infielders and one catcher. I guess Heisey would have to go to make room for Kearns.

[Ironman92]

Absolutely....he's better than Votto

[nheath22]

The bench is probably going to be two outfielders, two infielders and one catcher. I guess Heisey would have to go to make room for Kearns.

I agree that it probably wouldn't make a lot of sense to sign Kearns because we have Xavier Paul and Heisey already as bench outfielders. Heisey doesn't look to be going anywhere and we need Paul for a lefty off the bench. While I think Kearns can be a valuable pinch hitter somewhere, it just doesn't seem like there is room for him on the Red's Major League roster.

[coachpipe]

Absolutely....he's better than Votto
I think youre on to something...calling Jockety now!

[cinredsfan2000]

Minor league contract offer a possibility?