Trade Deadline Update

By Ryan Bramwell

Victorino & Pierre
*The Reds turned down an offer from the Phillies a few days ago that would have sent Logan Ondrusek to Philadelphia in exchange for switch-hitting outfielder Shane Victorino.  Apparently the two clubs have continued to talk.  The question is what are they still discussing?  It's possible that the Reds are still looking at Victorino, but aren't willing to give up Ondrusek for him.  Maybe they are seeing if there is anyone else the Phillies might be interested in from the Reds organization.  Also, the Phillies have Juan Pierre on their roster and we've all seen the stories linking him and the Reds together throughout the trade season.  I'll keep scouring the net for updates on this situation and will post as soon as I know something.

Denard Span
*Ken Rosenthal of FoxSports reports that Reds scouts have been recently seen eying Minnesota's Denard Span.  Obviously, this is nothing new as we've known he has been in the mix all along.  However, for us to now know that the Reds are actively scouting him is a different story.  This makes the rumor true and tangible now.  Span is under contract for a few more years and it's a relatively cheap contract.

Red Sox Players
*Apparently the Reds have not only scouted Ryan Sweeney in Boston, but teammates Ryan Kalish and Cody Ross as well. 

Hunter Pence
*This one kind of came out of nowhere.  But it sounds as though a rumor has started linking the Reds and Hunter Pence.

Michael Brantley
*Another new one that surfaced today on ESPN Insider.  If Cleveland decides to sell, then apparently Michael Brantley could be an option.  He's good.  Left handed center fielder.  25 years old.

Others
*Daniel Murphy and John Jaso also surfaced in the most recent ESPN Insider article written not quite an hour ago.  A reliever even made the list as a possible interest to the Reds: Jonathan Broxton.  Some new interesting names to research and ponder today, guys.

Nobody At All
*Some say the Reds might not make any moves at all before the deadline.  I have to say that is quite possible when you consider the recent success of the team.