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This links comes from Redreporter.com...It would be nice to upgrade at one of the positions but Heisey and Frazier have been coming around...

An attempt to evaluate the upcoming trade market and how the Reds could possibly upgrade the roster - Red Reporter

 

Kevin Youkilis

 

Yeah, this is the obvious candidate, mostly for aesthetic reasons. Youk is a Cincy native, has vocalized an interest in playing for the hometown crowd before, and would be an obvious upgrade at both 3B and in the clean-up spot. He's feeling pressure in Boston now because he isn't hitting like he used to (.239/.313/.364 so far this season) and top prospect Will Middlebrooks is. The Sawx are in last place in the AL East at the moment, but they are only 3.5 out of first place. If the team goes further south over the next few months and Youk's bat does too, things might happen.

 

Melky Cabrera

 

The Melk Man has been one of the best players in baseball so far this season, leading the league in total bases, runs scored, hits, and batting average. He's slashing .376/.420/.556 for the Giants and is a big reason why the Dodgers haven't been able to totally run away with the NL West. He's eligible for free agency after this season, though obviously the Giants have been discussing the idea of keeping him around longer than that. But if the Dodgers do run away with it, they might look to cash in while his stock is up. They got him over the winter from the Royals for Jonathan Sanchez, so they could dramatically improve their return on investment.

 

Angel Pagan

 

Pagan has been exhibit B for the Giants incredible outfield so far this season, as he's slashed .313/.356/.469, stolen 10 bags, and played decent defense in CF. He has plenty of experience in the corners as well, and I think he would look pretty good playing LF and leading off. Just like Cabrera, he'll be eligible for free agency after the season. And just like Cabrera, his availability will depend on how the Giants keep up with the Dodgers over the next few months.

 

Shane Victorino

 

The Phillies have all kinds of problems right now. They are in last place in the crucible that is the NL East, though only four games behind the 1st place Nationals. Unfortunately for them, Ryan Howard and Chase Utley have yet to suit up this season and aren't expected back any time soon. Roy Halladay just landed on the DL and won't be back until after the All-Star break. This could be the beginning of the end for the Phillies half-decade of dominance, or it could just be a bump in the road. If things continue as they have been though, they could look to move some players for prospects.

 

Victorino has been one of the key cogs in the Philly Phachine of recent years, but he's a free agent after this season. If things fall apart, he could be first against the wall. He's started the season a bit slow at the plate, slashing .250/.320/.412, but he still has a good glove and would be an upgrade for the Reds at the top of the order.

 

Placido Polanco

 

As goes with Victorino, so goes for Polanco. His power has fallen off in recent years as he is now 36, but his glove is still pretty solid. Walt Jocketty knows him from their time together in St. Louis, as Polanco was actually part of the trade that sent Scott Rolen from Philly to St. Louie.

 

Cody Ross

 

Some of us have been a fan of his for years, and had hoped the Reds would sign him instead of Ludwick this past winter. As it is, Ross began the season well for the Red Sox, OPSing .883. He broke a bone in his foot though and will likely be out for a while. Just as with Youk, if the Sawx are foundering in July he could probably bring back an interesting prospect or two in trade. He's something of a Chris Heisey-Heavy though, so if you think the Heisey/Ludwick platoon is redundant then this is probably not your favorite idea.

 

Andres Torres

 

Torres is a few seasons removed from his breakout year and was just traded this past off-season for another guy on this list, Angel Pagan. Torres hasn't hit as well as Pagan though, as he's slashed just .202/.343/.286. He still has a good glove though and experience all over the outfield. He's certainly not the sexiest candidate out there, as his recent years of notverygood after a breakout year is trending towards Ludwickian territory, but he would cost next to nothing to acquire. He's been the victim of BABIP issues so far this year too, so who knows.

 

David DeJesus

 

DeJesus is another guy some folks wanted over Ludwick this past off-season, but whatevs. The Cubs are the worst team in the league this year (and not just existentially, but also in the standings) and DeJesus is likely not in their long-term plans anyway. Jocketty has already worked with Jedeo Hoyerstein on the Sean Marshall trade, so maybe they could work something out here, too. His .379 OBP would look delicious at the top of the Reds' order.

 

Corey Hart

 

The Brewers got issues, man. They've lost their SS and their 1B for the entire season and now their catcher is on ice, too. Much like the Phillies, their hopes of going for the gusto this season have been knackered before leaving the gate. Hart is under contract for this year and next, but if things don't turn around fast for the 21-28 Brewers they may look to move some pieces. Hart provides big right-handed power, but a limited glove and few walks. Still, he'd be a damn site better than what the Reds have been running in LF for the past few years.

 

Torii Hunter

 

Hunter is 36 this year and in the last year of contract, but he's still an above average bat with an above average glove. And much like the Giants are looking up at the Dodgers in the NL West, the Angels are looking up at the Rangers in the AL West. They are 5.5 back of the Rangers right now, but the way the Rangers are going that could easily be 10.5 come July. Hunter might want out in search of that elusive World Series ring, and who knows, maybe the Reds could be a fit.

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All of these guys would improve the Reds, however I don't know that the Reds could realistic afford the money or the prospects to get any of them...The most likely is probably Dejesus or Torres IMO...Of the list the ones I would want in order would be Cabrera, Hart, Youk and then Hunter...

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Carlos Quentin is going to be great trade bait | HardballTalk

 

 

Quentin has been on fire since coming off the DL...He is also playing in SD which I guess doesn't matter because he hasn't played there enough yet, but it would be nice to get him before he falls into a SD funk...Quentin in Cincy in LF batting Cleanup would be a huge upgrade...He has been in the news since coming off the DL as being available...I think I read the Padres would love to ship him soon since he has come off the DL with a bang and is value is probably higher than it will be all summer, especially once he starts hitting at Petco...I believe the Padres get nothing for him if he walks after the year and they got him from the Sox for 2 low to mid level prospects, if they can ship him off now for a few prospects with value they may be able to get a good return on their investment in him...

 

I would be willing to give them either Stubbs and or Leake from the ML Roster and anyone not named Hamilton, Corcino, Lutz or Cingrani from the farm...The Reds could surely come up with an appealing package between Stubbs/Leake and one or two of Soto, Joseph, Rodriguez, Bowe, Vidal and Gregorius...

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Carlos Quentin is going to be great trade bait | HardballTalk

 

 

Quentin has been on fire since coming off the DL...He is also playing in SD which I guess doesn't matter because he hasn't played there enough yet, but it would be nice to get him before he falls into a SD funk...Quentin in Cincy in LF batting Cleanup would be a huge upgrade...He has been in the news since coming off the DL as being available...I think I read the Padres would love to ship him soon since he has come off the DL with a bang and is value is probably higher than it will be all summer, especially once he starts hitting at Petco...I believe the Padres get nothing for him if he walks after the year and they got him from the Sox for 2 low to mid level prospects, if they can ship him off now for a few prospects with value they may be able to get a good return on their investment in him...

 

I would be willing to give them either Stubbs and or Leake from the ML Roster and anyone not named Hamilton, Corcino, Lutz or Cingrani from the farm...The Reds could surely come up with an appealing package between Stubbs/Leake and one or two of Soto, Joseph, Rodriguez, Bowe, Vidal and Gregorius...

The Padres already have a Drew Stubbs ... his name is Cameron Maybin. And if Stubbs was dealt, who would play CF?

 

Leake would have some value.

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^nkufan23, who would play CF?

 

 

Walt Jocketty would deserve to be flogged and tarred through the streets of Cincinnati if he dealt either Stubbs or Leake for a rent-a-player. :lol:

 

I wouldn't have a problem sticking Heisey in CF everyday...There is also the possibility that Gathright could come up and help out there...I really dislike Stubbs so that's all I got :D

 

I would be willing to ship Leake for a potential bat that could help take them deep into the playoffs even if it is a rental...The Reds have Francis at AAA, Lecure, JJ Hoover could probably start if he went down to AAA for a few he has done it in the past...

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Cubs Will Consider Offers For Castro, Others: MLB Rumors - MLBTradeRumors.com

 

If the Cubs paid alot of Soriano's salary would anybody want him in LF? Also it says the Cubs would listen to offers for Castro for 2 big time prospects, would Hamilton and Corcino get it done and if so would you guys do it?...Bryan Lahair seems like a cheap possibility as long as he could be decent in Left...

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If the Cubs paid alot of Soriano's salary would anybody want him in LF?
As a Cubs fan, I would say ... please take Soriano.

 

Also it says the Cubs would listen to offers for Castro for 2 big time prospects, would Hamilton and Corcino get it done and if so would you guys do it?...Bryan Lahair seems like a cheap possibility as long as he could be decent in Left...
Wouldn't be enough to get Castro. LaHair would be only slightly better than Alonso, if at all, in the outfield.
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