Reds made a Rule 5 selection today.

 

Chris O'Grady | MiLB

 

Reds took AAA NYY outfielder Jake Cave with their first Rule 5 selection.

 

 

So O'Grady was a 2nd round selection?

So O'Grady was a 2nd round selection?

 

Yes.

 

I read one person's opinion that says O'Grady has a better chance of sticking than Cave. They said Cave is a 5th outfielder at best.

O'Grady had decent numbers in AA and AAA last year.

Agreed.

 

Listening to Kornheiser show out of DC now. A news report said the Orioles have raised their offer. Speculation is it may be as high as 7/$168M.

 

Now it looks like the Orioles took it off the table. Source said they didn't raise the offer, "not a dime".

 

Who knows and sounds like talks will continue. If Davis gets this, what will Rizzo/Goldy get?

Yunel Escobar traded to the Angels.

 

Word is UK alum Trevor Gott is going to the Nats.

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Escobar play 3rd or are they wanting him as a bench player.

Braves trade Christian Bethancourt to the Padres for Casey Kelly and a 17 year old catcher prospect.

Now it looks like the Orioles took it off the table. Source said they didn't raise the offer, "not a dime".

 

Who knows and sounds like talks will continue. If Davis gets this, what will Rizzo/Goldy get?

 

Rizzo is locked into His team friendly 7 year, $41 million deal through the 2019 season

According to Rosenthal, the Diamondbacks have had multiple discussions with the Reds regarding Brandon Phillips.

 

Also, the Royals have contacted the Reds about Frazier.

According to Rosenthal, the Diamondbacks have had multiple discussions with the Reds regarding Brandon Phillips.

 

Also, the Royals have contacted the Reds about Frazier.

 

BP has a full no trade clause, correct?

Report says Heyward has made his decision but not announced yet. Sounds like he will NOT be a Cardinal though but ...who knows.

Cubs reportedly land Heyward..

Cubs reportedly land Heyward..

 

Nice get.

BP has a full no trade clause, correct?

 

Yes, 10/5 rights.

I'm indifferent I guess. I hate giving up all that money and it doesn't really fix our issue of needing a CF. Sure, he can play it but he's more of a corner outfielder. I don't think we're done and look for Soler to be moved now. Maybe they're thinking of moving Baez to CF?