REDS SHOULD TRY TO TRADE JOEY VOTTO

[samhain]

Raisel Iglesias is the one they should look to trade. He's a closer, i.e. a position of luxury on a non-contending team. He's only got 3 years left on his deal. By the time this team is good enough to be a serious contender, his deal will be up and he'll cash in if healthy.

His value is higher than it will ever be at this point. Trade him to a top-tier team in need of bullpen help and get a topflight prospect in exchange. Continue stacking the farm system.

Any number of failed starters (Stephenson, Reed, etc) in the minors can assume the role of closer and likely thrive.