Predict the first 3 to be traded

[missionhockey21]

We all know the firesale rumors will start soon enough, so predict three players who you think will be the first ones traded.

(in no order)
3B Joe Randa
Affordable, great D and bat so he will contribute solidly. One of those vet type players GM's love to add to the clubhouse chemisty. And best of all, on a one year deal.
MR Kent Mercker
He's lefthanded and he finds the strike zone, thus that equals automatic value in baseball.
C Jason LaRue
Even though he has been in some pretty nasty slumps, I could see him being desired when the Reds start shopping their players. He doesnt make that much considering his talents for the position and he isn't tied up beyond this year. Not to mention a lot of teams will be intrigued by his work ethic and gritty play. An above average catcher.

[CincyRedsFan30]

Randa
Mercker
Casey

[AdamDunn#44]

I figure DanO will trade Dunn, EdE, Lopez, Harang, Claussen, Wagner, Kearns, and Pena and sign Casey, Randa, Mercker, and Weathers to LTC.

[redsfan28]

Griffey (needs a ring so he can ride off into the sunset)
Dunn (simply does not want to be here)
Kearns ("Before they promote me, they better trade me!" COME ON!)

[Reds_fan_4_life]

Randa
LaRue
Weathers

I dont think Dunn is upset about playing here. he just doesnt like losing and hates miley but then again who doesn't?

[Jr's Boy]

Randa,Casey,Mercker

[realmofotalk]

Randa, Casey, Dunn, Kearns

[Sea Ray]

Well, I guess we're all in agreement on Randa. I also think Aurilia will be gone by the trade deadline. He won't bring much but he could be a utility guy who can play 3B, SS and 2B. The third choice is tough but I'll go with Austin Kearns. It seems that he's the odd man out in DanO's plans. I'd rather see Griffey or Casey traded. Since they make some $$, I'm sure DanO will listen to offers.

So my list is:

Randa
Aurilia
Kearns

with Griffey at #4 and Casey at #5.

[Slyder]

mines...
Joe Randa A lot of teams need solid bats and solid gloves at the hot corner and he bring both.
Sean Casey Someone has to be desperate enough to give up a good bit for a really good hitter to balance out lineups or just overall provide a very strong bat.
Rich Aurilia- Laugh as you might, Aurilia has already said he wants a chance to play and Anderson Machado should be back Eventually. Someone would take a chance on the cheap utility guy.

#4 Dunn (if OB and Miley arent gone first), #5 Kearns (I think hes gone regardless just because of how crowded everything is), #6 Griffey, #7 Jimenez (someone will think they can fix him for cheap).

[CincyRedsFan30]

I don't see Aurilia going anywhere. He's just simply not good enough(one of the worst offensive players in baseball this year according to the facts).

I also don't see two of the outfielders being traded, and I don't think LaRue will be dumped since we would be screwed for years and years without him around(although that sounds like something O'Brien might do).

[Sea Ray]

I don't see Aurilia going anywhere. He's just simply not good enough(one of the worst offensive players in baseball this year according to the facts).

He's hit better since coming off the DL. You can bet O'Brien will pound that home as he tries to sell this idea to other teams

[CincyRedsFan30]

I'm sure he will, but smart teams probably won't buy his BS. (Guys like Walt Jocketty and others would laugh in his face)

[Slyder]

Look at Atlanta (for example) they keep losing guys to injury, granted we arent going to get someone like Horatio Ramirez for Aurilia but Aurilia would be a cheap option that if they wanted to try anything would give them someone who could spot Furcal or Giles at 2b or ss and spot Marte til Jones is ready to come back.

[Wally Mo Pena]

randa
kearns
casey

[missionhockey21]

and I don't think LaRue will be dumped since we would be screwed for years and years without him around(although that sounds like something O'Brien might do).

Wouldn't of been nice to had traded for a kid like Huber last year? That's one move I would of loved. Anyway, with O'Brien we have to anticipate poor moves if he still is in power. I personally would keep LaRue til we have legitimate option in the minors but at this point, but I imagine O'Brien will sell off the players we SHOULDNT be trading. Of course everyone has their price and if we did acquire through another deal a decent catcher prospect, I would be much more open, but I dont see O'Brien making many good deals.

Let's just pray someone else is doing the deals.