Friday, July 27, 2012

Will the Reds REALLY trade at the deadline or do they have the answer?

Will the Reds REALLY trade at the deadline? 

The Reds have won 7 straight and 14 out of their last 16. they have also just played one of the worst teams in the MLB right now. So, do the Reds trade at the deadline or not?

Some names associated with the Reds at this point are Dernard Span, Juan Pierre, Shane Victorino, and Hunter Pence. 3/4th being Phillies players. The Reds are interested in top of the line up batters, and are looking for a CF, becoming annoyed by Stubbs under performance. 

Do the Reds possibly already have the answer?

Xavier Paul, a sign and call up in response of Votto's injury has a .444 BA, 2 RBI, a double and a steal in 9 AB (6 games). He went 3-5 w/ 2 RBI in his first start with the Cincinnati Reds. Is he possibly the long term answer for the CF situation?

If the Reds do not trade at the deadline, and Paul continues to perform, I believe he should stay with the pro team. I'm not saying that Votto should go down and Paul should stay up, but why should a young successful bat be sent down just because the roster spot he was replacing is back. Who can honestly improve the MLB team better? Xavier Paul or Miguel Cairo? (Cairo batting .145 BA w/ 6 RBI in 76 AB) Don't give the he can teach the players tips excuse, because shouldn't he be in AAA if you honestly believe that? MLB players know how to hit.

In the end, with the Reds experiencing a year of the rookie, I think we see our fix right in front of us. Xavier Paul.

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