Fowler and Bourn Still in the Mix for the Reds
By Ryan Bramwell
Dexter Fowler
According to several reports released today, the Rockies and the Reds are still discussing a trade involving Dexter Fowler. Apparently the Rockies brass is looking for Mike Leake and two prospects in exchange for the switch-hitting center fielder. Some beleive that the Reds may deal Leake and Drew Stubbs rather than prospects. Leake and Fowler both are coming up on arbitration years and neither will be a free agent until after the 2015 season.
Here is some proof to this story:
CBS Sports
SB Nation
MLB Trade Rumors
Michael Bourn
A few new stories across the internet say that Michael Bourn and the Reds are good match for each other now that the market has dwindled. With Upton, Victorino, Span, Revere, and Pagan all obtaining deals or being traded, Bourn is one of the last big name outfielders on the market. According to Jason Churchill only three teams have a chance at Bourn and they are the Mariners, Rangers and Reds. He goes on to state that the Mariners have bigger concerns and holes to fill than an outfield position and that the Rangers are strongly focused on Josh Hamilton leaving the Reds as the most logical choice. Unlike Fowler, Bourn is a free agent (represented by Scott Boras) and would make $8-10 million in a one-year deal.
Here are some articles:
Bleacher Report
ESPN
Candidate Comparison
Dexter Fowler in 2012
.300 BA, 13 HR, 53 RBI, .389 OBP, 11 3B, 12 SB
Michael Bourn in 2012
.274 BA, 9 HR, 57 RBI, .348 OBP, 10 3B, 42 SB
Let us not forget...
Ryan Ludwick
Ludwick has an offer on the table from Jocketty and company but has yet to sign anything. Sources say that Ludwick is mulling things over at the moment. Best guesses say that the deal Ludwick has been offered is for two years and probably around $6 million. It's true that Ludwick might get a three year deal somewhere else or even a two year deal with better money, but it's unlikely he would stray from Reds Country for a minimal difference in price.
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