Red Dye?

[love_that_reefer]

The Reds are reportedly interested in trading for White Sox outfielder Jermaine Dye.
Reds GM Walt Jocketty admitted to having discussions with the White Sox, but noted that "nothing is close." The Chi-Sox are thought to be seeking young pitching and have rumored interest in Homer Bailey. Dye, 34, hit .292 with 34 dingers, 41 doubles, and 96 RBI in 154 games last season. The Phillies, Braves, Rays and Cardinals might also be interested.

How much should the Reds give up for just one year of Dye? He is still a good ballplayer but only one year shouldn't get you too much. I think Dye would do a lot for the Reds but don;t think he is worth giving up three guys to get.

[Slyder]

Didnt Dye lose time last year cause he's knees were/are falling apart? I wouldnt even give up what the Braves did for Vasquez. 09 is suppose to be another rebuilding year. Sign a couple vets or maybe a Rocco type free agent otherwise throw the kids to the wolves and start scouting in house options to fill the needs.

I thought Dunn might become Paul O'Neill pt duex, but if the Reds give up on Bailey at this point Bailey might beat Dunn to that mantle.

[love_that_reefer]

You don't want Dye who played in 154 games and had a good year but you want Rocco who has played in 165 games over three seasons?

[cjkalt]

Rocco won't cost your bailey and he showed he has some talent in the playoffs, he could be a nice low-risk high-reward signing?

[love_that_reefer]

Dye showed talent in the postseason winning a WS MVP. If it only costs Homer Bailey, I would do it.

[BoSox34]

I see your logic reefer, unfortunately in the Reds situation I don't believe they should deal for Dye even if it only costs Homer Bailey. This team has no shot at the division next year mainly because of the Cubs and I hardly doubt an even remote chance at the wild card. Thus no reason to deal youth and give up on Bailey yet, even for a productive player such as Dye but given his age, the Reds IMO do not need to explore this option.

[love_that_reefer]

The Reds situation confuses me. They say they are in this rebuilding mode but go out and spend so much on a closer and manager? Did I mention Arroyo's contract? Plus they just shelled out cash for Harang and Phillips.

[BoSox34]

Welcome to the inconsistency of the Reds front office the past several years . If Jocketty tries to make such a deal for Dye using Bailey as the centerpiece, I will go out on a limb and say he's no better than the GM he replaced. I've usually held Jocketty in pretty high esteem from his days in St. Louis, but I highly question his motives in this situation.

[love_that_reefer]

A lineup with Dye, Phillips, Votto, Bruce and Encarnacion can do a lot damage. If the Reds are waiting for the Cubs and other teams to falter, they will be waiting a while. Dye could have a good half season and the Reds could extend him a couple of years so it wouldn;t be just a one year rental.

[BoSox34]

Regardless of how well Dye might fit into that lineup, they have several other areas they will need to improve before being considered a legitimate contender. No need to improve your offense if you pitching doesn't stand a good chance of sustaining leads.

[love_that_reefer]

I think they can do both. Pitching is obviously a dire need but they do need to find a way to help replace Dunn. Votto and Bruce will make a huge dent in doing that but Dye could put them over the top in that regard. I wish the Reds would get a guy like Oliver Perez. I think he would be a good fit with Harang and Volquez.

[bipster]

Dye is 35, stay away from him unless we are going to blow out the budget and get all the other pieces we need to win the world series.

[love_that_reefer]

Finally got a response from a Reds fan

[missionhockey21]

Slyder was the first reply post reef.

[love_that_reefer]

D'oh!!