October 31, 201213 yr MLB Trade Rumors: Could David Wright Pack His Bags for Cincinnati? The title of this article says it all—Could David Wright pack his bags and take over third base for the Cincinnati Reds? Well, it just may be possible. Assuming that the New York Mets are unable to re-sign (or just decide not to re-sign) David Wright, a trade could be in the foreseeable future. A recent article by Mark Simon on ESPN.com suggests that the Cincinnati Reds could be one of five possible suitors for Wright if such a circumstance arises. Not only does the article suggest a possible trade, but it also suggests that Cincy may have the means to sign Wright to an extended contract. If you still don't believe the Cincinnati Reds are suddenly into the money, you need to think again. Cincinnati committed $250 million to Joey Votto and also gave Brandon Phillips (aka @DatDudeBP) a six-year, $72.5 million contract before the start of the 2012 season. Not only are the Reds convinced they have the ability to spend, but it seems as though the national media is beginning to believe as well—Mr. Simon's article states just as much. The Reds reworked their radio deal in recent years and are due to receive a lucrative new TV deal in the very near future. The Reds maintained the top radio listener-ship and were in the top two in TV ratings among all MLB teams in 2012—both equal money. MLB Trade Rumors: Could David Wright Pack His Bags for Cincinnati? | Bleacher Report
October 31, 201213 yr Pipedream. I hope it comes true. Package Leake and Stubbs. Just suck it up and put Hamilton in CF. Got a lefty that is ML ready in L'ville. Here we go.
October 31, 201213 yr Author Yes, please. Maybe have to give up Frazier to get him? I'd like to keep him so we have someone cheap for LF. I'd give em Stubbs, Leake, and prospects in a second. I'm sure the Mets would want prospects in return to be the main part of the deal.
October 31, 201213 yr I'd like to keep him so we have someone cheap for LF. I'd give em Stubbs, Leake, and prospects in a second. I'm sure the Mets would want prospects in return to be the main part of the deal. Stubbs and Leake for sure. If they resign Ludwick you can move Frazier and use Heisey in the OF. If they don't resign Ludwick you need Frazier.
October 31, 201213 yr Author Stubbs and Leake for sure. If they resign Ludwick you can move Frazier and use Heisey in the OF. If they don't resign Ludwick you need Frazier. If they somehow got Wright I highly doubt Ludwick would be back.
October 31, 201213 yr If they somehow got Wright I highly doubt Ludwick would be back. Outfield would be scary with Frazier, Heisey, Hamilton and Stubbs. Not sure what you'll get out of 3/4 of them for an entire big league season in the outfield.
October 31, 201213 yr Author Outfield would be scary with Frazier, Heisey, Hamilton and Stubbs. Not sure what you'll get out of 3/4 of them for an entire big league season in the outfield. I think it would be worth the risk with BP, Votto, Wright, and Bruce at 2-3-4-5. Frazier went in the tank the last month of the season but that happens a lot with young guys. I think he is ready to play 140 games now at this level. If he hits .265 in LF that will be good enough. CF would obviously still be the huge key.
October 31, 201213 yr I think it would be worth the risk with BP, Votto, Wright, and Bruce at 2-3-4-5. Could be.
October 31, 201213 yr If I was GM and I could get David Wright for Frazier, Stubbs, Leake, and prospects I'd do it in a heartbeat.
October 31, 201213 yr The Mets have picked up their 2013 option on David Wright for $16 million. Extention talks will continue, "officials" expect something in the range of 7 years $127 million.
October 31, 201213 yr Author The Mets have picked up their 2013 option on David Wright for $16 million. Extention talks will continue, "officials" expect something in the range of 7 years $127 million. That's way out of their range IMO.
October 31, 201213 yr I don't think I'd give Wright anything beyond 5 years. But I think Frazier is the everyday 3B in 2013. I think there will be an opportunity for Walt to find a LF. I think Stubbs is trade material.
October 31, 201213 yr Author I don't think I'd give Wright anything beyond 5 years. But I think Frazier is the everyday 3B in 2013. I think there will be an opportunity for Walt to find a LF. I think Stubbs is trade material. Agreed, but he is worthless at this point. I wouldn't expect anything better than a lower level prospect unless he is in a package.
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