Article: Hunter Greene, Rumored Red Sox Trade Target, Will Cost an Arm, A Leg, and More

[Jordan Leandre]

Cincinnati Reds beat writer Mark Sheldon (MLB.com) speculated the team might utilize ace right-hander Hunter Greene in an effort to improve the lineup in 2026 and beyond. More specifically, Sheldon suggested the team might trade its ace in a blockbuster trade this offseason.

Greene, 26, posted a 2.76 ERA across 107 2/3 innings pitched in 2025 and was an All-Star in 2024. He has an electric fastball, averaging 99.4 mph this past season, and struck out 31.4% of batters compared to a scant 6.2% walk rate. The right-hander has battled injuries throughout his career, having never posted more than 150 1/3 innings in a season, and made just 19 starts plus one poor postseason outing during Cincinnati's Cinderella run to October this season.

Even if healthy, Greene starts just one out of every five games. The one common denominator for a team every night is its lineup; the Reds ranked 24th in baseball in wRC+ at 92, 21st in home runs and 14th in runs scored. Horrible? No, but pedestrian at best, especially for a team that fancies itself as a contender in the years to come.

Behind the 26-year-old flamethrower, the Reds have strong starting pitching in left-handers Nick Lodolo and Andrew Abbott, as well as young right-handers Rhett Lowder and Chase Burns. While Greene is, stuff-wise, the most talented of the group, and locked into a contract through at least 2028 (club option for 2029), the Reds wouldn't necessarily be reeling with his absence. In fact, they're all too used to his absence given his injuries. Even so, they've rebuilt into a formidable out in the National League Central in recent years.

That said, it's important to temper expectations and remember this is a beat writer's speculation—albeit an incredibly juicy speculation. After all, the Reds may be smart to strike in an offseason will a lot of uncertainty regarding available arms ahead of the likely lockout in 2027. Having Greene as a trade chip can fetch them a haul.

Now, if only there was a team out there with a logjam of position players who could help take a Cincinnati's lineup from mediocre to potent overnight.

Enter, stage right, the Boston Red Sox.

Following the call-up of outfielder Roman Anthony, the constant talking point looming was the team's logjam of outfielders. Such logjam forced Platinum Glove-hopeful Ceddanne Rafaela out of center field and to second base for multiple weeks following Marcelo Mayer's wrist injury.

That logjam still exists to this day, with one player in particular garnering a lot of polarization within the fanbase between his on-field antics and somewhat inconsistent production in 2025: Jarren Duran. Perhaps reading too much into the nuances of the player, it just feels like Duran is a Terry Francona guy, doesn't it? After all, for better or worse, the 2024 All-Star, who ironically homered off of Greene in the Midsummer Classic, is a max-effort player. Not only that, but he's durable—two things Francona loves in his players. He may not be of similar value, but there's some resemblance in play style between Duran and longtime Red Sox second baseman Dustin Pedroia, who played for Francona from 2006 until 2011.

Regardless, we've established Duran as a likely chip headed back to Cincinnati in this hypothetical deal; what would the entire trade package look like?

Well... it's a lot. This is just one hypothetical (the actual pieces can and likely will switch if a deal is struck here), but the point remains that the cost for Greene is going to be uncomfortably high.

Red Sox get: RHP Hunter Greene

Reds get: OFs Jarren Duran and Wilyer Abreu, IF Kristian Campbell, RHP Luis Perales (No. 3 on Sox Prospects), LHP Brandon Clarke (No. 8), and IF Mikey Romero (No. 10)

*Gulp*

It may seem like way too much outgoing, and that's because it probably is. However, if you take a step back and examine each piece of the puzzle, you'll see the Red Sox actually make out very well.

It's the kind of trade that looks a bit silly on the surface, but it consolidates talent and turns a small handful of good players into one elite talent—something the Red Sox lack outside of the aforementioned Anthony as well as ace southpaw Garrett Crochet.

Not to mention, a big reason Boston coveted Crochet and Aroldis Chapman last winter was their electric fastballs and ability to generate whiffs. Greene ranked in the 90th percentile for whiff rate and in the 99th percentile for fastball velocity in 2025. Grnering a luxury tax hit of $8.8 million through 2028, selling out for Greene should be a no-brainer for Chief Baseball Officer Craig Breslow.

Here's what the Red Sox rotation could look like post trade, assuming no other moves were made (age):

Garrett Crochet, LHP (26)
Hunter Greene, RHP (26)
Brayan Bello, RHP (26)
Connelly Early, LHP (23)
Kutter Crawford, RHP (30 on April 1) OR Payton Tolle, LHP (23 on Nov. 1)

Here's what the Reds lineup could look like post trade, assuming no other moves were made:

(L) Jarren Duran, LF
(S) Elly de la Cruz, SS
Spencer Steer, 1B
(L) TJ Friedl, CF
Noelvi Marte, DH
Tyler Stephenson, C
(L) Wilyer Abreu, RF
Ke'Bryan Hayes, 3B
Matt McClain, 2B

That's a heck of a lot of length that the Reds' lineup gains, not to mention the abundance of prospect talent restocking their farm system coffers. Of course, the Red Sox wouldn't be left without offensive talent, as they could field an outfield of Anthony, Rafaela, and Jhostynxon Garcia on a nightly basis.

You can debate the merits of this hypothetical all you want; two truths remains regardless of how you nitpick. Hunter Green is going to cost a metric ton in a trade, and the Red Sox would be fools not to at least try to negotiate for him.

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[mvp 78]

Garcia starting on Opening Day isn't an ideal lineup. If they trade Campbell, Duran AND Wilyer, they have to target a FA. Garcia's hit tool isn't quite ready for primetime as we saw in his small sample this summer. He could be ready later in '26, but not Opening Day. 

[5GoldGlovesOF,75]

I can maybe see trading three big league position players or three top-10 prospects for Greene... but all six?

Greene has annual injuries, but should still be more valuable than both Perales and Clarke combined next season... right? Those are Boston's top two pitching prospects now vying to make the majors, and considering how quickly the Sox moved Tolle and Early last year, there's a good chance at least one of them makes it by the end of the summer.

There's no doubt Greene is a talent, though; he led the NL in shutout twice, and hit the most batters once...

[Duran Is The Man]

51 minutes ago, Jordan Leandre said:

Cincinnati Reds beat writer Mark Sheldon (MLB.com) speculated the team might utilize ace right-hander Hunter Greene in an effort to improve the lineup in 2026 and beyond. More specifically, Sheldon suggested the team might trade its ace in a blockbuster trade this offseason.

Greene, 26, posted a 2.76 ERA across 107 2/3 innings pitched in 2025 and was an All-Star in 2024. He has an electric fastball, averaging 99.4 mph this past season, and struck out 31.4% of batters compared to a scant 6.2% walk rate. The right-hander has battled injuries throughout his career, having never posted more than 150 1/3 innings in a season, and made just 19 starts plus one poor postseason outing during Cincinnati's Cinderella run to October this season.

Even if healthy, Greene starts just one out of every five games. The one common denominator for a team every night is its lineup; the Reds ranked 24th in baseball in wRC+ at 92, 21st in home runs and 14th in runs scored. Horrible? No, but pedestrian at best, especially for a team that fancies itself as a contender in the years to come.

Behind the 26-year-old flamethrower, the Reds have strong starting pitching in left-handers Nick Lodolo and Andrew Abbott, as well as young right-handers Rhett Lowder and Chase Burns. While Greene is, stuff-wise, the most talented of the group, and locked into a contract through at least 2028 (club option for 2029), the Reds wouldn't necessarily be reeling with his absence. In fact, they're all too used to his absence given his injuries. Even so, they've rebuilt into a formidable out in the National League Central in recent years.

That said, it's important to temper expectations and remember this is a beat writer's speculation—albeit an incredibly juicy speculation. After all, the Reds may be smart to strike in an offseason will a lot of uncertainty regarding available arms ahead of the likely lockout in 2027. Having Greene as a trade chip can fetch them a haul.

Now, if only there was a team out there with a logjam of position players who could help take a Cincinnati's lineup from mediocre to potent overnight.

Enter, stage right, the Boston Red Sox.

Following the call-up of outfielder Roman Anthony, the constant talking point looming was the team's logjam of outfielders. Such logjam forced Platinum Glove-hopeful Ceddanne Rafaela out of center field and to second base for multiple weeks following Marcelo Mayer's wrist injury.

That logjam still exists to this day, with one player in particular garnering a lot of polarization within the fanbase between his on-field antics and somewhat inconsistent production in 2025: Jarren Duran. Perhaps reading too much into the nuances of the player, it just feels like Duran is a Terry Francona guy, doesn't it? After all, for better or worse, the 2024 All-Star, who ironically homered off of Greene in the Midsummer Classic, is a max-effort player. Not only that, but he's durable—two things Francona loves in his players. He may not be of similar value, but there's some resemblance in play style between Duran and longtime Red Sox second baseman Dustin Pedroia, who played for Francona from 2006 until 2011.

Regardless, we've established Duran as a likely chip headed back to Cincinnati in this hypothetical deal; what would the entire trade package look like?

Well... it's a lot. This is just one hypothetical (the actual pieces can and likely will switch if a deal is struck here), but the point remains that the cost for Greene is going to be uncomfortably high.

Red Sox get: RHP Hunter Greene

Reds get: OFs Jarren Duran and Wilyer Abreu, IF Kristian Campbell, RHP Luis Perales (No. 3 on Sox Prospects), LHP Brandon Clarke (No. 8), and IF Mikey Romero (No. 10)

*Gulp*

It may seem like way too much outgoing, and that's because it probably is. However, if you take a step back and examine each piece of the puzzle, you'll see the Red Sox actually make out very well.

It's the kind of trade that looks a bit silly on the surface, but it consolidates talent and turns a small handful of good players into one elite talent—something the Red Sox lack outside of the aforementioned Anthony as well as ace southpaw Garrett Crochet.

Not to mention, a big reason Boston coveted Crochet and Aroldis Chapman last winter was their electric fastballs and ability to generate whiffs. Greene ranked in the 90th percentile for whiff rate and in the 99th percentile for fastball velocity in 2025. Grnering a luxury tax hit of $8.8 million through 2028, selling out for Greene should be a no-brainer for Chief Baseball Officer Craig Breslow.

Here's what the Red Sox rotation could look like post trade, assuming no other moves were made (age):

Garrett Crochet, LHP (26)
Hunter Greene, RHP (26)
Brayan Bello, RHP (26)
Connelly Early, LHP (23)
Kutter Crawford, RHP (30 on April 1) OR Payton Tolle, LHP (23 on Nov. 1)

Here's what the Reds lineup could look like post trade, assuming no other moves were made:

(L) Jarren Duran, LF
(S) Elly de la Cruz, SS
Spencer Steer, 1B
(L) TJ Friedl, CF
Noelvi Marte, DH
Tyler Stephenson, C
(L) Wilyer Abreu, RF
Ke'Bryan Hayes, 3B
Matt McClain, 2B

That's a heck of a lot of length that the Reds' lineup gains, not to mention the abundance of prospect talent restocking their farm system coffers. Of course, the Red Sox wouldn't be left without offensive talent, as they could field an outfield of Anthony, Rafaela, and Jhostynxon Garcia on a nightly basis.

You can debate the merits of this hypothetical all you want; two truths remains regardless of how you nitpick. Hunter Green is going to cost a metric ton in a trade, and the Red Sox would be fools not to at least try to negotiate for him.

 

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you're out of your mind.

[notin]

So I ran this through BTV.

Greene has a surplus value of $76.1mill.  A package of Duran ($73.1mill), Abreu ($33mill), Campbell ($26.4mill), Clarke ($16.1mill), Perales ($11.1mill) and Romero($9.1mill) has a total surplus value of $169mill.  For reference, Paul Skenes “only” has a surplus value of $130mill.

Duran alone has roughly the same value as Greene.  While I’d be shocked at a 1-for-1 deal here, tjis 6-for-1 seems crazy.   I’m sure Cincy would love it, but if they insisted on it, hard pass.  Just call Pitt and get a pitcher who has topped 126 IP more than once.

Maybe Duran, Clarke, Garcia and Perales?  Dealing two starters from a playoff team plus 4 prospects (including 3 ranked ones) feels like an unprecedented overpay…

[Nick John]

9 minutes ago, notin said:

So I ran this through BTV.

Greene has a surplus value of $76.1mill.  A package of Duran ($73.1mill), Abreu ($33mill), Campbell ($26.4mill), Clarke ($16.1mill), Perales ($11.1mill) and Romero($9.1mill) has a total surplus value of $169mill.  For reference, Paul Skenes “only” has a surplus value of $130mill.

Duran alone has roughly the same value as Greene.  While I’d be shocked at a 1-for-1 deal here, tjis 6-for-1 seems crazy.   I’m sure Cincy would love it, but if they insisted on it, hard pass.  Just call Pitt and get a pitcher who has topped 126 IP more than once.

Maybe Duran, Clarke, Garcia and Perales?  Dealing two starters from a playoff team plus 4 prospects (including 3 ranked ones) feels like an unprecedented overpay…

Keep in mind that he’s under contract and for rather cheap money through 2028 along with a team option for 2029. The Reds would want a lot for 4 years of control. While I think 6 players is a lot, I think a trade for Greene would need more than what it took to get Crochet.

[notin]

1 hour ago, Nick John said:

Keep in mind that he’s under contract and for rather cheap money through 2028 along with a team option for 2029. The Reds would want a lot for 4 years of control. While I think 6 players is a lot, I think a trade for Greene would need more than what it took to get Crochet.

And even the shortened package I threw out there is “more than Crochet.” 
 

Duran alone has lots of value.  Not sure why this is overlooked.  Hes under control as long as Greene is and has been worth 13.3 bWAR in the last 2 years.

It’s also worth asking if the Reds would want 4 players requiring 40 man roster spots.  

[mvp 78]

2 hours ago, notin said:

So I ran this through BTV.

Greene has a surplus value of $76.1mill.  A package of Duran ($73.1mill), Abreu ($33mill), Campbell ($26.4mill), Clarke ($16.1mill), Perales ($11.1mill) and Romero($9.1mill) has a total surplus value of $169mill.  For reference, Paul Skenes “only” has a surplus value of $130mill.

Duran alone has roughly the same value as Greene.  While I’d be shocked at a 1-for-1 deal here, tjis 6-for-1 seems crazy.   I’m sure Cincy would love it, but if they insisted on it, hard pass.  Just call Pitt and get a pitcher who has topped 126 IP more than once.

Maybe Duran, Clarke, Garcia and Perales?  Dealing two starters from a playoff team plus 4 prospects (including 3 ranked ones) feels like an unprecedented overpay…

Hail BTV! Hail BTV! 

[mvp 78]

Duran, Clarke, Garcia and Perales for Greene is fine with me. 

[moonslav59]

I would go to great extremes to get Greene, due mainly to the 3 years of control at about $40M total ($8,3 tax hit is right up our alley.)

This offer looks like one for Skenes, who is pre-arb with 4 years of control.

As for BTV, I think they have Duran over-valued. I'm not dissing Duran, but I do have some fears of an Ellsbury situation.

If we gave up Duran, Abreu & Campbell and added a significant FA OF'er (likely not Tucker,) I could stomach that loss, but then to add Perales and Clarke (plus throw-in Romero,) it becomes way too much. Also, us signing a FA OF'er does not take away from the fact that giving just the first 2 names is a gross overpay.

I'd keep the guy who plays great RF and might have led the team in HRs, this season, had he not got hurt: Abreu. I know this is an overpay, but I'd give Duran, Campbell, Paez, Sandlin or Mullins and Romero. If they insisted on a better pitcher, I might give both Sandlin & Mullins or breakdown and give them one from Valera, Fajardo or maybe Clarke, Perales.

I think Greene is elite, and three years is a lot of value. Speaking of "Hunter," how about this package for Hunter Brown and his 3 arb years?

[JoeBrady]

"Even if healthy, Greene starts just one out of every five games. "

That's always a cringeworthy line.  Even if healthy, Ohtani bats only once out of every 9 batters.  Why would you want Ohtani over a guy like Bello, who faces 25 batters a game?

 

You'd think that fans of a team with Crochet would recognize that he is far more valuable than any of our hitters.

[JoeBrady]

IRT Greene, it's the Shiny Object Syndrome.  He's an excellent pitcher, but still only 3rd on the team in bWAR.  I'd much rather pay a lower price and go after Lodolo, Abbott, or Burns.

[mvp 78]

8 minutes ago, moonslav59 said:

If we gave up Duran, Abreu & Campbell and added a significant FA OF'er (likely not Tucker,) I could stomach that loss

There isn't a significant one. It falls off a cliff after Tucker.

[moonslav59]

Agreed.

I know you like to wait until FAs are verified, but Bellinger will be a FA. He's not taking $25M/1 after this season. I'm not that high on him. He's too up and down and would be our LF'er to replace Duran. He'll also be too costly.

I would not trade low cost Duran and Abreu with the idea of paying Tucker through the roof.

Just get a cheaper bat at 3B, 1B or 2B (2 of 'em, IMO.) 

[mvp 78]

26 minutes ago, moonslav59 said:

Agreed.

I know you like to wait until FAs are verified, but Bellinger will be a FA. He's not taking $25M/1 after this season. I'm not that high on him. He's too up and down and would be our LF'er to replace Duran. He'll also be too costly.

I would not trade low cost Duran and Abreu with the idea of paying Tucker through the roof.

Just get a cheaper bat at 3B, 1B or 2B (2 of 'em, IMO.) 

It's not that I "like to wait" just that I'm pulling names off of a list rather than trying to remember everyone. 

[notin]

1 hour ago, mvp 78 said:

Hail BTV! Hail BTV! 

In this case, it is correct labeling that an overpay…

[notin]

1 hour ago, moonslav59 said:

Agreed.

I know you like to wait until FAs are verified, but Bellinger will be a FA. He's not taking $25M/1 after this season. I'm not that high on him. He's too up and down and would be our LF'er to replace Duran. He'll also be too costly.

I would not trade low cost Duran and Abreu with the idea of paying Tucker through the roof.

Just get a cheaper bat at 3B, 1B or 2B (2 of 'em, IMO.) 

The economical (re: cheap) solution is a Winker/Refsnyder platoon in LF.  Winker is one of those “plate discipline” guys with decent numbers vs RHP.  His best days are probably gone and he’s not much for defense.  Also, he might be a complete tool.

But he works the count and fits any budget.  But he also might not necessarily be an upgrade over Yoshida in LF…

[notin]

43 minutes ago, mvp 78 said:

It's not that I "like to wait" just that I'm pulling names off of a list rather than trying to remember everyone. 

Get yourself some Prevagen…

[Nick John]

2 hours ago, notin said:

And even the shortened package I threw out there is “more than Crochet.” 
 

Duran alone has lots of value.  Not sure why this is overlooked.  Hes under control as long as Greene is and has been worth 13.3 bWAR in the last 2 years.

It’s also worth asking if the Reds would want 4 players requiring 40 man roster spots.  

Not exactly. Reds and White Sox are in two different places. White Sox were in full rebuild and got three top 10 prospects (4th, 5th and 8th) along with our 18th ranked prospect. 

The Reds see their window as having cracked open and are looking to add pieces that could open that window more or extend it past the next 3-5 years. Right now Perales, Garcia and Clarke are our 3rd, 6th and 8th ranked prospects which wouldn't be enough for a starting pitcher on what is essentially 3/40M with a chance to be 4/60M.

They also would probably want major league ready talent too and Clarke is some time away, likely late 2027/early 2028 should he work out and who knows how Perales holds up after all his career injuries. Plus they're looking for offense so they would probably want Abreu as well or maybe a Mayer. Someone they could plug into their lineup and upgrqde it.

[moonslav59]

1 minute ago, notin said:

The economical (re: cheap) solution is a Winker/Refsnyder platoon in LF.  Winker is one of those “plate discipline” guys with decent numbers vs RHP.  His best days are probably gone and he’s not much for defense.  Also, he might be a complete tool.

But he works the count and fits any budget…

I'd love to see Ref return, especially if we trade Duran. Romy should be Masa's platoon at DH, not Ref. I could see a short term singing like Winker as a "bridge" to Jh Garcia. I've been suggesting the idea of trading 2 OF'ers for a while, now, and with K Campbell looking like a 1Bman or LF'er- all the more reason. I'm not convinced Rafaela is a 100% keeper, either, but I know Cora loves him. (I think he loves Abreu and Duran, too.) If we do trade Duran & Abreu and sign Winker & Ref, we'd have this:

LF: Winker/Refsnyder-Garcia-Campbell

CF: Rafaela-Garcia (Campbell)

RF: Anthony- Garcia

The return for Duran & Abreu (with others which could include Garcia or Campbell too) could be a solid Pitcher and K Marte.

[moonslav59]

47 minutes ago, mvp 78 said:

It's not that I "like to wait" just that I'm pulling names off of a list rather than trying to remember everyone. 

Okay, but Bellinger is hard to forget and seems like a sure FA, unless the Yanks re-sign him soon.

[moonslav59]

3 minutes ago, Nick John said:

Not exactly. Reds and White Sox are in two different places. White Sox were in full rebuild and got three top 10 prospects (4th, 5th and 8th) along with our 18th ranked prospect. 

The Reds see their window as having cracked open and are looking to add pieces that could open that window more or extend it past the next 3-5 years. Right now Perales, Garcia and Clarke are our 3rd, 6th and 8th ranked prospects which wouldn't be enough for a starting pitcher on what is essentially 3/40M with a chance to be 4/60M.

They also would probably want major league ready talent too and Clarke is some time away, likely late 2027/early 2028 should he work out and who knows how Perales holds up after all his career injuries. Plus they're looking for offense so they would probably want Abreu as well or maybe a Mayer. Someone they could plug into their lineup and upgrqde it.

Good points. If they do want a pitcher back, it would likely be someone like Crawford, Dobbins, Harrison or maybe add-ons like Sandlin. Of course, they ask for Early or Tolle, but I'd not give Duran, Abreu and one of them.

Duran, Campbell and one from Crawford, Dobbins or Harrison might not be enough, but it might be all I'd offer. (Throw in Romero, DHam and or Romero.)

[JoeBrady]

18 minutes ago, moonslav59 said:

I'd love to see Ref return, especially if we trade Duran. Romy should be Masa's platoon at DH, not Ref. I could see a short term singing like Winker as a "bridge" to Jh Garcia. I've been suggesting the idea of trading 2 OF'ers for a while, now, and with K Campbell looking like a 1Bman or LF'er- all the more reason. I'm not convinced Rafaela is a 100% keeper, either, but I know Cora loves him. (I think he loves Abreu and Duran, too.) If we do trade Duran & Abreu and sign Winker & Ref, we'd have this:

LF: Winker/Refsnyder-Garcia-Campbell

CF: Rafaela-Garcia (Campbell)

RF: Anthony- Garcia

The return for Duran & Abreu (with others which could include Garcia or Campbell too) could be a solid Pitcher and K Marte.

but I know Cora loves him.

He's our highest rated bWAR position player, so I hope he loves him.

[alsoason]

No way on God's green earth do the Sox make this stupid trade, your overblown opinion of Greene's worth suggests you might want to slow down on the self medicating. Your own assessment of Greene's career so far(injuries) is the reason your Reds will have to look for a sucker elsewhere

[JoeBrady]

Just my guess:

Duran or Abreu

Mayer or Campbell

One other good, but non-elite prospect.

We clear out one redundant, lefty outfielder, give up one very good prospect with a definitive position, and one prospect from a deep pool of prospects.

The Reds get one very good outfielder, one prospect that might contribute immediately, and one decent prospect.

[moonslav59]

19 minutes ago, JoeBrady said:

but I know Cora loves him.

He's our highest rated bWAR position player, so I hope he loves him.

I do, too, despite my trade him mantra.

For a team looking to upgrade it's offense, it seems counterintuitive to suggest trading our WAR leader. However, look at the OPS+ numbers for 2025:

140 Anthony

131 Refsnyder + 116 Abreu platoon in RF

128 Romy-93 Yoshida platoon at DH

114 Duran

105 Story

100 Narvaez

95 Rafaela

85 Mayer

(No more 151 Devers and 131 Bregman- maybe no Ref as well.)

The only way I'm for trading Duran is on the assumption that we add a couple big bats- and I mean oner higher than 114 and one higher than 130 or 135.

I don't see us trading Rafaela, and Abreu is a much better defender, power bat and is pre-arb. Anthony is not our DH, so Duran is my "odd man out." It's not dissing him.

[moonslav59]

13 minutes ago, JoeBrady said:

Just my guess:

Duran or Abreu

Mayer or Campbell

One other good, but non-elite prospect.

We clear out one redundant, lefty outfielder, give up one very good prospect with a definitive position, and one prospect from a deep pool of prospects.

The Reds get one very good outfielder, one prospect that might contribute immediately, and one decent prospect.

Legit offer, but we can't part with Mayer with the loss of Bregman, unless we add Suarez and KMarte, but even then, we'd need Casas to comeback strong.

[mvp 78]

1 hour ago, moonslav59 said:

Okay, but Bellinger is hard to forget and seems like a sure FA, unless the Yanks re-sign him soon.

I just don't see him as a BOS guy IDK... 🫠

[moonslav59]

11 minutes ago, mvp 78 said:

I just don't see him as a BOS guy IDK... 🫠

I do not want Bellinger, but he'd be an option if we trade 2 OF'ers plus Campbell. This was the context of my mentioning him.

Tucker will cost too much.

We should not trade Duran, Abreu plus Campbell or Garcia. 2 maybe, but not 3.

I'd be okay with a Garcia-Campbell-Refsnyder LF, if we got 2 key pieces for Duran, Abreu and others, but is seems simpler to just trade one Of'er plus others to fill one of the 3 top priorities and then sign 2 for the other slots.

[notin]

1 hour ago, JoeBrady said:

Just my guess:

Duran or Abreu

Mayer or Campbell

One other good, but non-elite prospect.

We clear out one redundant, lefty outfielder, give up one very good prospect with a definitive position, and one prospect from a deep pool of prospects.

The Reds get one very good outfielder, one prospect that might contribute immediately, and one decent prospect.

I think even thats a bit much, plus the Sox are very thin in the infield right now…