The Reds have a fairly legit offense. They also have three, possibly four spots in the starting rotation that need to be filled with competent players. On top of that they have a top prospect that's probably coming to the majors next year who plays third as his natural position. They also drafted a guy in the first round last summer who's largely believed to be on the fast track to the majors in India who plays 3rd.
Suarez is probably their most valuable asset right now. He's a star under contract for a reasonable price. The only circumstance I see warranting even considering trading him is if the Reds get a true number 1 or high-end 2 starter with control in return.
Even if the Reds spend more, they will have to compete with much deeper-pocketed teams for starters in free agency. Their constraints will make it tough to fix the issue when they have to go up against teams like New York and Washington, who spend whatever it takes. It also doesn't help that pitching is the sport's most desired commodity.
If a team offers you a young number 1 hammer with years of control like Blake Snell or James Paxton, do you bite if you're the Reds?
Suarez is probably their most valuable asset right now. He's a star under contract for a reasonable price. The only circumstance I see warranting even considering trading him is if the Reds get a true number 1 or high-end 2 starter with control in return.
Even if the Reds spend more, they will have to compete with much deeper-pocketed teams for starters in free agency. Their constraints will make it tough to fix the issue when they have to go up against teams like New York and Washington, who spend whatever it takes. It also doesn't help that pitching is the sport's most desired commodity.
If a team offers you a young number 1 hammer with years of control like Blake Snell or James Paxton, do you bite if you're the Reds?
