Im not sure that's what Reds management is thinking or ownership for that matter, or atleast not quite yet. Not quite sure I agree with that, but I tend to think they have more optimism than most fans at this time.
Personally I don't think you will see a huge fire sale as some think, or think we even need. I definitely think Cueto will be traded if they feel after AS break we don't have a very good shot at a WC, and they may decide to trade Chapman, imo they probably should trade him, but he does sell tickets with his electric arm, and teams do look at that aspect. Im sure Bruce is still available since they tried to move him this winter. Its possible they BP will be on the market, but I don't see them trading him just to dump his salary, they would want good value for him, or they don't move 1 of our best players and a fan favorite at that.
Losing Cozart will hurt if he misses much time, and from what I saw I think its pretty serious injury unfortunately. Sucks for Cozart and us, since he was finally putting it together this yr and having a AS caliber season.
We cant afford to lose any of our everyday players for very long, or Id say any shot at getting backin to this thing by AS break has no chance, its pretty slim as is with as crappy of pen aswe have.
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