Trade Deadline Thread

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(08-02-2023, 11:40 AM)The D.O.Z. Wrote: Now that the TD has passed, I can say I’m not disappointed whatsoever. I’m glad we didn’t give up future assets for a two-month rental SP who would either opt out at the end of the year (ERod), a 41-year old with an albatross contract replaces Votto’s contract with Verlander), a former Red who has never thrown THIS many innings before (Lorenzen) or sell the proverbial farm for Cease. I know some fans wanted more than Moll, but the prices were (and usually always are) too high for bruised fruit. The kids and The Chin have gotten us this far, may as well ride it out and see what we need going into the offseason.

Now, if they don’t spend $$$ this offseason I will be very, VERY disappointed. Pay Votto his 8million to retire. Spend on a MOR pitcher, preferably a RHP, we already have Abbot, Williamson, and Lodolo(?). Adding another righty should be a priority. If no FA RH SP is signed, then go the trade route. Prices won’t be as high as they are in-season and maybe we can hammer out a deal with someone or get into a multi-team trade?

I get wanting to see how the young guys (mainly pitchers at this point) develop through the rest of this year and not necessarily care too much if they get to the postseason or not.
With that said, you don't know how the next couple years will go, and this really could have been your best chance.
Would hate to look back and regret not making a move after all.

Here's to hoping they at least make a move in the offseason if there's an opportunity to improve the rotation and/or bullpen.
I especially want to see how Greene and Lodolo factor into the rotation once they're back.
Ideally, the rotation is Greene, Ashcraft, Abbott, Lodolo, and Williamson to start next year, then have Connor Phillips planned as a long reliever if he's not already pushing someone for one of the starting spots.