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The Reds should have let Phillips walk rather than sign him to that deal. That would have freed up money to pursue a few good free agents and saved the money for the resigning of the up-and-comers (like Homer Bailey). That is exactly what the Cardinals did in letting Pujos walk and signing Beltran + drafting Wacha. You never want to get stuck in a Ryan Howard type of contract. I guess that is why we are the Reds and they are the Cardinals.
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I wouldn't imagine the Reds to have any interest in Uggla. Most overpaid player in baseball. Why would they downgrade at a position and not even save payroll? Phillips average was down, but he was asked to hit in the four hole most of the year and he did so with great success. 100 RBI's is nothing to slouch at and he's still a gold glove fielder. I wouldn't be terribly surprised to see the Reds move Phillips, but I would be surprised to see them move him for Uggla. I for one think the Reds would be dumb to move Phillips unless it was a package deal with someone and you get a bona fide stud hitter/pitcher. Another thing is if you move Phillips, then who plays 2nd base? You will not find anybody to replace his production and save money. Period. Uggla hit .233, .220 and .179 the past three seasons. He does have some pop and has a good glove, but so does Phillips. Uggla hit 4 more homers than Phillips and had 48 less RBI this past season, not to mention hit .179 vs. .261. He's due 13 million each of the next two years, Brandon is 11 and 12 million the next two years. If I were the Braves I would be interested in making that trade as well.
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With the reds most likely, if not guaranteed, to lose Choo, this offense cannot afford to lose BP's bat (declining or not)...Dan uggla is worse than Triple E (encarnacion)...I just hope the reds wait until they hire a new manager before making any moves and let the coach have a voice in the decision...if the reds do get rid of BP, they are going to have to do something amazing to fill BP's void, on the field and especially off the field...
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True, but my point is he's not saving us money in the short term and would be a serious downgrade. Plus, he's been a headache to his teams as well. I get that the media and thus the fans hate BP now because he cussed out Rosecrans and complained about the time it took to sign him and that his average dropped to .261 this year, but he still hit better than most of our roster and drove in 103 runs. The fans in this town suck sometimes and this is one of them. There is absolutely no way to replace his value on this team, short of going out and giving Cano $28 million a year and that won't happen. Phillips is a career .290 hitter, is arguably the best glove in the game at 2nd base and gets along with his teammates. I could do without his mouth here and there, but at least he's honest about how he feels. We cling to Freedom of Speech until somebody says something we don't like. The Reds would be stupid to trade Brandon Phillips as long as they are in a position to win right now, which they are. I think a new manager and hitting coach and an honest address from management/ownership confirming their belief in him and also telling him he needs to shut his mouth is all BP needs. He wants to play, he wants to be a good teammate and do what's best for the team and he wants to win.
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Also, the Braves would do anything in the world to get rid of Uggla and that contract. He's hit .233, .220 and .179 in his three years there. Nobody in their right mind would trade for Uggla.
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I would really like to get Mattingly in here for an interview...
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