Reds in trade talks for Bieber/Glasnow

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(11-28-2023, 09:17 PM)kevin Wrote: They get paid way too much

Reds after getting out from Moose and Votto huge contracts need to set a low payroll figure and try to run at a profit.  They can then up payroll each year if they run at a profit, and in a few years be a World Series type team.  

Reds have good young players that will again make for a fun and exciting season.  If Votto plays his option year, it is nothing compared to what he has been paid per year. 

I don't want to see the Reds spend money on more Mega Million Players.  Not at this time, NO.   Reds took a financial beating in no fans 2020 Covid and few fans 2021 and 2022.   Reds got fans back in 2023 and now out from under Moose and Votto high paid contracts.  

If the Reds are smart, they will try to get back on track making money for the Future.  
If the Reds are stupid, they will spend money foolishly on more HUGE contracts right away. 

Reds can NOT spend money like Yankees, Dodgers, Angels, and some other Deep Pocket teams.  The Goal should be to Make Money in 2024, not a goal of World Series which is not realistic.  Reds have a good young bunch of players that are fun to watch, but not insane salaries, and theses young players will Make Reds Money in 2024 and also be fun for fans to watch.  Bring back the Viking helmet, fans love it, and it don't cost 10 million dollars. 

In 2020 Covid, many teams dumped minor league players to cover their money losses.   Rays and Reds grabbed up these minor league players being cut, and Reds then started dumping veteran payroll.  In 2023, we saw these minor league players start to come on, and Reds have a ton more in minors coming up.  THAT is the way to go for now.  Stay the course on Youth Movement.  Stay away for old Vets with Huge Insane price tags.

If they do the bolded, you're going to see (some of) this young core at or approaching the end of their rookie contracts.
Reds need to strike now while they have so many guys on the cheap.
Also, when the team is competing for division lead/wildcard spot, fans will show up, which will increase that revenue.
If the Reds are out of it, less fans will go and they won't have as much to put toward the future year(s).

Right now, the Reds are only at $38 mill of payroll.
They should easily be able to afford one, if not two good SPs along with a couple good relievers.
Heck, they could probably afford one decent hitter too for around $5-15 mill once they get their pitching payroll solidified.