BamaDoc Posted January 1, 2019 Share Posted January 1, 2019 I was thinking about this is regard to no Machado/Harper thread. That thread has gotten so long I wanted to split this out to get opinions. Nick Senzel is the Reds top prospect, 60 FV, #6 overall in baseball per MLB. That is just behind Eloy and ahead of Kopech for reference. He is a third baseman which we certainly could use. He is blocked at the MLB level to the point that they are talking of trying to get his bat in at 2b or even CF. Suarez is ahead of him at third. A 4 plus WAR player, signed to a six year extension at 60 million. The Reds seem to be interested in going for it rather than rebuilding so while I would be happy to get Suarez, they probably keep him. They seem to be looking for more pitching and CF. While I don't see a MLB ready Sox CF player could Carlos Rodon and a mid prospect get something done? If they wanted prospects would you substitute Cease for Rodon? Just wanted to toss this out but it seems like they could move one of their controlled third basemen rather than play Senzel out of position. They would still have India in the pipeline for down the road.(I consider India to far from MLB to target at present). So something along Rodon + Basabe or Walker for Senzel or Suarez(May have to add more if Suarez with 6 yrs control ) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ron883 Posted January 1, 2019 Share Posted January 1, 2019 (edited) It's just so rare that top 10 prospects are traded. I don't see it happening tbh. Especially for rodon and basabe. Edited January 1, 2019 by Hot FiRe Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bob Sacamano Posted January 1, 2019 Share Posted January 1, 2019 Senzel isn't getting traded unless it's for a front of the rotation arm with at least 3-4 years of control. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iamshack Posted January 1, 2019 Share Posted January 1, 2019 3 minutes ago, BamaDoc said: I was thinking about this is regard to no Machado/Harper thread. That thread has gotten so long I wanted to split this out to get opinions. Nick Senzel is the Reds top prospect, 60 FV, #6 overall in baseball per MLB. That is just behind Eloy and ahead of Kopech for reference. He is a third baseman which we certainly could use. He is blocked at the MLB level to the point that they are talking of trying to get his bat in at 2b or even CF. Suarez is ahead of him at third. A 4 plus WAR player, signed to a six year extension at 60 million. The Reds seem to be interested in going for it rather than rebuilding so while I would be happy to get Suarez, they probably keep him. They seem to be looking for more pitching and CF. While I don't see a MLB ready Sox CF player could Carlos Rodon and a mid prospect get something done? If they wanted prospects would you substitute Cease for Rodon? Just wanted to toss this out but it seems like they could move one of their controlled third basemen rather than play Senzel out of position. They would still have India in the pipeline for down the road.(I consider India to far from MLB to target at present). So something along Rodon + Basabe or Walker for Senzel or Suarez(May have to add more if Suarez with 6 yrs control ) Gonna take a LOT more than that, if they would even consider it. I know they had Senzel in the OF, but who knows with Puig and Kemp now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bob Sacamano Posted January 1, 2019 Share Posted January 1, 2019 4 minutes ago, Hot FiRe said: It's just so rare that top 10 prospects are traded. I don't see it happening tbh. Especially for rodon and basabe. And when they do get traded, it's for good, controllable MLB players. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CaliSoxFanViaSWside Posted January 1, 2019 Share Posted January 1, 2019 I wouldn't trade Cease or Rodon . Rodon may yet break out. Have to wait on him. Us or the Reds shouldn't be moving good prospects. Like it or not we have to wait. Usually it's the guy already in the majors traded for prospects so Rodon for an untested Senzel seems out of place though some are suggesting he wouldn't be enough. Hopefully Rodon has a nice 1st half and see what we can get at the trade deadline. I've still got my fingers crossed for Machado and if not him Arenado or Rendon next year. With plenty of payroll space just no need to deal prospects or a guy who still has a chance to be a TOR pitcher. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BamaDoc Posted January 1, 2019 Author Share Posted January 1, 2019 (edited) 5 minutes ago, CaliSoxFanViaSWside said: I wouldn't trade Cease or Rodon . Rodon may yet break out. Have to wait on him. Us or the Reds shouldn't be moving good prospects. Like it or not we have to wait. Usually it's the guy already in the majors traded for prospects so Rodon for an untested Senzel seems out of place though some are suggesting he wouldn't be enough. Hopefully Rodon has a nice 1st half and see what we can get at the trade deadline. I've still got my fingers crossed for Machado and if not him Arenado or Rendon next year. With plenty of payroll space just no need to deal prospects or a guy who still has a chance to be a TOR pitcher. Rodon's potential would be the allure for Cincy as they can't pay top dollar or get FA pitchers in there. Rodon has three years of control vs at least six years in the return so I thought something might have to go back their way. Just spit ballin'. If Anderson/Moncada develop the reverse situation may present itself in Madrigal (please everyone don't hijack into a Madrigal discussion) one day. Edited January 1, 2019 by BamaDoc Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChiSox59 Posted January 1, 2019 Share Posted January 1, 2019 I really have zero interest in trading Rodon unless someone wants to act like he’s an ace. I’d probably do it for Senzel, but Reds don’t do that deal. Rodon still has the chance to be an absolute stud. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Whisox05 Posted January 1, 2019 Share Posted January 1, 2019 Scooter gennett is in his final year so unless they don't extend him the senzel could just slide over to 2nd base. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
caulfield12 Posted January 1, 2019 Share Posted January 1, 2019 Cost controlled young prospects are like gold to a small market organization like Cincy. Rodon is going to get more expensive, and there’s no reason to be confident in his health or consistency...other than their staff having a better strategy to unlock his potential or simply improving from a move to the NL. Actually, with the lack of quality in our division, he might struggle even more facing three really strong lineups (more frequently) over there in Milwaukee, Chicago and StL. It’s not exactly a pitcher friendly park, and he tends to give up a ton of fly balls. Imagine our reaction if someone wanted to acquire Jimenez for their version of Rodon...considering we’ve failed to put a homegrown superstar on the field everyday for over two decades now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CaliSoxFanViaSWside Posted January 1, 2019 Share Posted January 1, 2019 1 minute ago, BamaDoc said: Rodon's potential would be the allure for Cincy as they can't pay top dollar or get FA pitchers in there. Rodon has three years of control vs at least six years in the return so I thought something might have to go back their way. Just spit ballin'. If Anderson/Moncada develop the reverse situation may present itself in Madrigal (please everyone don't hijack into a Madrigal discussion) one day. I'm great with you spitballin'. It might be Ok for Cincy but it would be selling low on our part. Rodon would be worth so much more if he can put it all together. Right now he's just another guy who needs to stay healthy and start showing why he was drafted so high. He's done it in spurts in a few different seasons. Just needs to be consistently good. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
caulfield12 Posted January 1, 2019 Share Posted January 1, 2019 (edited) 11 minutes ago, BamaDoc said: Rodon's potential would be the allure for Cincy as they can't pay top dollar or get FA pitchers in there. Rodon has three years of control vs at least six years in the return so I thought something might have to go back their way. Just spit ballin'. If Anderson/Moncada develop the reverse situation may present itself in Madrigal (please everyone don't hijack into a Madrigal discussion) one day. Would you stake your GM job on “potential” for Rodon, versus, “this is what he is, like it or not”? He’s the LH Javy V., but with less durability. If I’m the Reds, I go after someone like Sonny Gray (with a salary subsidy) or even Jonathan Gray without having to deal Senzel. The Reds can always go after a FA pitcher next offseason depending on how competitive they are this year. Edited January 1, 2019 by caulfield12 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iWiN4PreP Posted January 1, 2019 Share Posted January 1, 2019 Just ask yourself what you'd want for Eloy in any potential trade. That is what the Reds and Reds fans would want for Senzel. 2 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
caulfield12 Posted January 1, 2019 Share Posted January 1, 2019 Would anyone trade Eloy Jimenez for Jonathan Gray? That’s the equivalent, were the Sox in “win now” mode. Of course, they couldn’t compete without Jimenez’s bat. The Reds have a much better offense, but, from a talent standpoint, Gray is more accomplished and has done his work in Colorado. We might as well trade Rodon for Gray and hope Cooper can work a miracle. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
he gone. Posted January 1, 2019 Share Posted January 1, 2019 if we could trade Rodon and Basabe for Senzel I'd do backflips. It'd take a lot more imo Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChiliIrishHammock24 Posted January 1, 2019 Share Posted January 1, 2019 I reeeeeeally want Senzel. I said in my offseason plan I would be willing to do Cease + back-end top 10 guy for Senzel. Maybe like a Cease + Luis Gonzalez. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bob Sacamano Posted January 1, 2019 Share Posted January 1, 2019 7 minutes ago, BrianAnderson said: if we could trade Rodon and Basabe for Senzel I'd do backflips. It'd take a lot more imo Yeah he isn't getting moved for anything less than an established front of the rotation arm. It would be dumb to deal for him lesser prospects. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bob Sacamano Posted January 1, 2019 Share Posted January 1, 2019 19 minutes ago, iWiN4PreP said: Just ask yourself what you'd want for Eloy in any potential trade. That is what the Reds and Reds fans would want for Senzel. Exactly. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BlackSox13 Posted January 1, 2019 Share Posted January 1, 2019 55 minutes ago, aeichhor said: Scooter gennett is in his final year so unless they don't extend him the senzel could just slide over to 2nd base. And Senzel was moved to second last season so the reds have plans for Senzel at second. If they don't trade Gennett by the end of ST they stash Senzel at AAA and trade Gennett by the deadline. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Quin Posted January 1, 2019 Share Posted January 1, 2019 If you're trying for a 3B from the Reds, go for India. You'd actually be able to do a prospect swap instead of what Senzel would cost 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bschmaranz Posted January 1, 2019 Share Posted January 1, 2019 8 minutes ago, BlackSox13 said: And Senzel was moved to second last season so the reds have plans for Senzel at second. If they don't trade Gennett by the end of ST they stash Senzel at AAA and trade Gennett by the deadline. They were also gonna give him some time in the outfield during the Arizona Fall Lg. but he got hurt before it started. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jose Abreu Posted January 1, 2019 Share Posted January 1, 2019 Maybe they like Madrigal. Since we took him a pick or two before they took India Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pcq Posted January 1, 2019 Share Posted January 1, 2019 I see Rodon making maybe 25 starts. He will be challenged to sustain a full workload. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChiSoxFanMike Posted January 1, 2019 Share Posted January 1, 2019 I've always thought the Sox and Reds would make good trade partners. The Reds need pitching. The Sox have plenty of that. The Sox need a quality 3rd baseman. The Reds have several guys that fit that mold. I think there's potential for a deal. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChiliIrishHammock24 Posted January 1, 2019 Share Posted January 1, 2019 (edited) 7 minutes ago, Whitesox27 said: I've always thought the Sox and Reds would make good trade partners. The Reds need pitching. The Sox have plenty of that. The Sox need a quality 3rd baseman. The Reds have several guys that fit that mold. I think there's potential for a deal. I think Jonathan India would be a more realistic, and easier player to acquire, maybe for a prospect-swap with Dunning. But I would also love for them to shoot for someone like Senzel first, and then if the Reds are asking more than Cease + backend top 10 guy, then maneuver down to India. Given our strength of pitching, I think Dunning for India is something I would do. Edited January 1, 2019 by ChiliIrishHammock24 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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