Cincinnati Reds

By Shawn According to Baseball America, the Reds have nine players who have become minor league free agents. Here they are: RHP: Michael Hrynio (AA), Justin Lehr (AAA), Joe Valentine (AA) LHP: Bobby Livingston (AAA) C: Alvin Colina (AAA) ...

By Shawn Walt Jocketty has been quoted as saying that, contrary to rumor, the Reds are not after shortstop Khalil Greene. That's too bad, as Greene would have made a nice addition with his glove and made-for-GABP power, but understandable.

By Shawn and the Reds are reported to be one of the teams interested. Greene is OBP-challenged, and has had some trouble staying in the lineup, but plays good defense and has power. He would probably like Great American Ball Park very much. ...

By Shawn I really would like to see the Reds, short an outfielder, get in on him. He's a local guy, son of a major leaguer, and has pop. He went to high school in Parkersburg, WV, college at Ohio State, and is a high-quality guy who does charity ...

By Shawn Perhaps more interesting is that apparently the Reds' hottest property on the trade market is Ryan Freel. Who woulda thought? I think it would be a good idea for the Reds to trade Freel, whose expiration date is sure to come soon. ...