If thats the deal, then LA is making a run at Harper. Kemp, Wood, and Puig is about 42 mil in payroll, Bailey is about 17, so they cleared 25 million. Somethings fishy.
Wouldn’t Gohora have a ton more surplus value than Gray?? I feel like Gray will make pretty much what he’s worth (unless he has a pretty good uptick). I would do Allard and that’s probably an overpay (even though he throws 90 lol). I’m don’t think Gray has anymore chance of making a difference for us than Julio would of having a bounce back year.
I’m with you...I am not big on either Gray or Frazier.
Stroman is that guy I feel AA would target.
JohnAdcox (12-22-2018)
Harper has to be announced to the Dodgers soon, right? That’s better than the Phillies getting him. I hope the Yankees or White Sox sign Machado. AA will need to move soon on an outfielder.
I think Harper to Dodgers and Machado to Yankees.
I guess this also takes LA out of the Realmuto sweepstakes now. Outfield depth taken a hit. But one assumes they get Harper now.
If the Reds were squarely in a contention window, I'd like this move for them but it feels like its a little too early. However, they clearly got pretty good value in this deal.
I like the Dodger's side too. You shed a good bit of money in the deal, open up a space for Harper, and get two high upside minor league pieces with Downs and Gray. Probably a good deal for both sides, but it seems really odd for the Reds because I still think they are a good ways out from contention.
dak (12-21-2018)
To the extent this is an indication the Dodgers are closer to signing Harper it increases our chances to make a trade with them for an outfielder.
"I am a victim, I will tell you. I am a victim."
"I am your retribution."
So:
1. Kemp might hit 30 HR’s in the Cincy before he fizzles our mid June.
2. We were probably never a strong partner with the Dodgers because they wanted to attach Kemp with Puig and Wood.
Pretty clear the Dodgers are all in on Harper. Which is good