Quote Originally Posted by Guacarock View Post
We do seem to be better matchup with the Dodgers than the Giants. If LA doesn't want to surrender Verdugo and Barnes, switch over to Verdugo and Micah Johnson. I've seen Johnson play and he does have some issues, but on the plus side: He is fast, he could lead-off or hit second, and his prime potential positions are 2B or CF.
Please, no more fleas. The Reds have Hamilton and Peraza and Johnson isn't an upgrade over either of them. I'd rather have an international slot instead of Johnson. The Dodgers really can't use them this year

I love the Verdugo and Barnes idea. Barnes would be an immediate upgrade behind the plate and he and Barnhart could make a really strong tandem, IMO, and Verdugo would be a legit RF option in a year or so. The Reds should kick something in (not sure what) if needed to make that happen.