Reds August Game Thread 2024

[*ochocincos*]

(08-07-2024, 01:20 PM)TheLeonardLeap Wrote: If we're talking a proper good signing and just going ahead and assuming we're not going to get Juan Soto (or realistically probably not anyone good, but going that far probably defeats the purpose/fun of discussion) some good/interesting options include...
Pete Alonso: 1B or DH
JD Martinez: DH
Tyler O'Neill: LF, moving Steer to DH
Teoscar Hernandez: RF, which lets you put Fraley at DH and then platoon him with Tyler Stephenson when he's not catching
Joc Pederson: DH

I think even someone like Pete Alonso is a pipe dream and is not someone realistic for the Reds to sign.
They got guys like EDLC who will be coming up on big contract in the near future, so I can see them saving for extensions for some of those guys.

Joc Pederson might be someone near the top of what they would be willing to spend.
I don't see them spending >$15 mill APY for a hitter, especially after arguably overpaying for Candelario at $15 mill APY.

I think we all agree that they have room to add a bat or two. I just don't think they'll spend for a big name.