I think Choo will stay in Cincy. That ballpark is a band box, so he can really inflate his power numbers there. And the Reds are contenders. So they'll have the inside track to keep him.

Yeah, not sure what their payroll flexibility/limit is like, but it seems like a good move for both. Not sure I'd want to commit to Choo playing CF long-term like it seems like that would do, if I were Cincy.

So when Dyson comes back what do we do? I am afraid Lough will be the odd man out unfortunately.

Obviously, Francouer should be the odd man out...but Lough probably will be.

Undoubtedly right. Sad.

Of all those names, Corey Hart probably is the best play. He's put up some pretty consistent numbers in terms of average, OPS, and HR.

Chris Young is an interesting name too, but his BA has been low, and his inconsistency scares me.

Geez, did Jacoby Ellsbury really hit 32 HR and steal 39 bases with an OPS of .928 in 2011? WOW.

Hunter Pence's swing sucks.

I'm not so sure. At this point jobs might be on the line so they will go with the guy with the best chance to save their job. They can't do what they did 3 or 4 years ago.

I really hope you are right.

I just hope we get a decent 2B soon

I think it is pretty ****ing funny that people were complaining about Holland and saying he wasn't 'elite' but now you look at his K/9 and his ERA at 2.05 and he is clearly a top 5 closer in baseball

His walk rate is still higher than I'd like to see - though down from last year. But other than that, there's really nothing to criticize at this point.

He's somewhat quietly having a very brilliant season.

Me too. I just think at this point winning games>validating contracts

Let's not get crazy here (In no order here all better) Chapman, Romo, Kimbrel , Mujica , Grilli , Papelbon , Rivera , Johnson , Reed

One of these things is not like the others... one of these things just doesn't belong.

I'll give you a hint: It's the guy who is 82nd in WAR right now.