11 hours ago, 16thBBall Fan said:

Green, Ashcraft, Abbott, Phillips, Lodolo is a pretty good rotation IF IF IF IF they can stay healthy, throw Williamson in some spots, BUT, to be a true contender the bullpen HAS to upgraded

Surely they won’t bring Votto back because of several reasons 

I say bring back Bauer.  He's got his lawsuits behind him.  He's a street FA.  He's nuts, but he's an ace.  

Then let's parlay some infield strength into pitching.  I have little faith Lodolo or Ashcraft can last 2/3 of a season.  So let's flip India for some pitching help.  Former ROY with big upside should be a significant bargaining chip.  Just my street GM approach.  

3 hours ago, spindoc said:

I say bring back Bauer.  He's got his lawsuits behind him.  He's a street FA.  He's nuts, but he's an ace.  

Then let's parlay some infield strength into pitching.  I have little faith Lodolo or Ashcraft can last 2/3 of a season.  So let's flip India for some pitching help.  Former ROY with big upside should be a significant bargaining chip.  Just my street GM approach.  

I agree India is gone, but what kind of value does he have considering his feet problems.

10 minutes ago, 4 Quarters said:

I agree India is gone, but what kind of value does he have considering his feet problems.

No clue.  I imagine our guys will be active come hot stove time.  I hope someone with significant need in the  middle wants to unload an arm and the contract that comes with for a guy with a reasonable deal and long term upside.

4 hours ago, spindoc said:

I say bring back Bauer.  He's got his lawsuits behind him.  He's a street FA.  He's nuts, but he's an ace.  

Said the same thing to my buddies.

6 hours ago, spindoc said:

I say bring back Bauer.  He's got his lawsuits behind him.  He's a street FA.  He's nuts, but he's an ace.  

Then let's parlay some infield strength into pitching.  I have little faith Lodolo or Ashcraft can last 2/3 of a season.  So let's flip India for some pitching help.  Former ROY with big upside should be a significant bargaining chip.  Just my street GM approach.  

I have no problem with this if he’s been cleared, I’d love to have some nut jobs that you can count on to get people out!!