Reds interested in Brock Holt

[RedEye]

Per Bobby Nightengale, cited here on MLBTR.

This move would make all kinds of sense with what we know about how Dick and Nick are constructing the roster, and with what we know about how Bell likes positional versatility.

[Nick O]

Reds are supposedly interested:

The Reds are one of the teams interested in free-agent utility player Brock Holt, a source told The Enquirer. Holt played every position last season except pitcher, catcher and center field. In 87 games with the Boston Red Sox, he had a .297 batting average, .369 on-base percentage, 14 doubles, three homers and 31 RBI. He missed time with an eye injury and a shoulder injury.

Holt, a 31-year-old left-handed hitter, fits the Reds’ need for high on-base percentage hitters and he could be a reliable defender in a backup role. The club’s top backup shortstop, behind starter Freddy Galvis, is probably Alex Blandino unless they played Eugenio Suárez out of position.

[RedEye]

Beat you by one minute! LOL

http://www.redszone.com/forums/showt...-in-Brock-Holt

[Nick O]

Beat you by one minute! LOL

http://www.redszone.com/forums/showt...-in-Brock-Holt

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[cumberlandreds]

Damn you!

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[Tom Servo]

I'd like signing Holt as the utility man, but it's the type of move I'd like to see come AFTER signing or trading for another notable bat.

[HammerTime]

I'd like signing Holt as the utility man, but it's the type of move I'd like to see come AFTER signing or trading for another notable bat.

Yeah not exactly the type of move I was hoping for when I saw Dicks comments the other day. He’s a nice bench piece.

[PuffyPig]

I'd like signing Holt as the utility man, but it's the type of move I'd like to see come AFTER signing or trading for another notable bat.

I'm not sure the order really matters, as signing Holt doesn't preclude a signing of a bigger bat.

And why would Holt simply wait for the Reds to make a bigger move first. he could easily be gone by then.

[malcontent]

Pass on Holt.

[CySeymour]

Pass on Holt.

Why?

[malcontent]

Why?

Almost 32. Career 0.714 OPS.

[Old school 1983]

I'd like signing Holt as the utility man, but it's the type of move I'd like to see come AFTER signing or trading for another notable bat.

It’s the kind of move I’d like to see anytime. It’s the kind that improves the team.

[redsof72]

He would be a nice add for the Reds...a truly versatile player (originally a middle infielder) who can play strong defense at multiple positions all over the field (not to be confused with guys who are put at different positions, some of which they can't actually play). However, I am not sure the Reds are the best fit for him unless he just can't find a job. The Reds don't figure to have many opportunities to play for a guy like this. Suarez and Moustakas both are true everyday guys. The outfield is pretty full. Some people were telling me the Reds wanted to re-sign Peraza (at a lower salary) after they non-tendered him, but it was pointed out to me that there was no way Peraza would sign with the Reds because he knew he would never get on the field. He didn't. Seems somewhat similar.

One guy definitely hoping they do not sign him is Josh Van Meter. There is a big difference in salary between major league minimum and the $82,000 per year that a second-year 40-man guy makes in Triple-A.

[HalMorrisRules]

He would be a nice add for the Reds...a truly versatile player (originally a middle infielder) who can play strong defense at multiple positions all over the field (not to be confused with guys who are put at different positions, some of which they can't actually play). However, I am not sure the Reds are the best fit for him unless he just can't find a job. The Reds don't figure to have many opportunities to play for a guy like this. Suarez and Moustakas both are true everyday guys. The outfield is pretty full. Some people were telling me the Reds wanted to re-sign Peraza (at a lower salary) after they non-tendered him, but it was pointed out to me that there was no way Peraza would sign with the Reds because he knew he would never get on the field. He didn't. Seems somewhat similar.

One guy definitely hoping they do not sign him is Josh Van Meter. There is a big difference in salary between major league minimum and the $82,000 per year that a second-year 40-man guy makes in Triple-A.

Van Meter was the first person I thought about when reading this. I don't think both would make the OD roster even with a 26th roster spot available.

[757690]

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