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Originally Posted by generaladm
They were talking about it on the Cincinnati local news, too. Said it was unconfirmed, but referred to Hal McCoy saying it's as good as done. I like the idea of trading Homer, but I think the Reds should get more for him. Dye can contribute immediately, but how long will he play for the Reds? Even if Homer doesn't live up to expectations, he could be a serviceable bullpen guy for several years. Dye would be a hired gun for 2-3 years, max, and his bat won't fix what's really wrong with the Reds. I like Dye as a player, but I think the Sox should be the team throwing in an extra player, not the Reds.
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Originally Posted by jlb1705
I don't like trading for expensive 35-year old outfielders - but I am all about trading a pitcher with at 10-cent head whose best stuff tops out at 90mph with no movement for a league average position player.
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I wouldn't either except for the fact that the Reds are going to likely be in a position to be able to give up Dye (face it, his stats may jump due to the bandbox that is GABP) at the trade deadline for some higher quality pitching and/or position players who can bring more to the table than either Dye OR Bailey could.
I see the Reds doing this and then flipping him for some pitchers in July if the Reds are well and truly out of it again.
Add to that he can play one of the corners very well, has a veteran bat to help Votto and Bruce and can also steal you a base or 3. This isn't like trading for Julio Franco or something, Dye still has a couple years left in him.