The Cincinnati Reds Should Say No to Santiago Espinal for One Big Reason
The Cincinnati Reds face pivotal decisions this offseason, with Santiago Espinal’s future and the need for outfield reinforcements taking center stage. As the team evaluates whether to retain Espinal for $4 million or allocate resources elsewhere, the discussion intensifies around potential free-agent targets like Anthony Santander and Teoscar Hernández. Hosts Jeff and Steve dissect the Reds’ outfield needs, debating the merits of signing one or two quality players like Teoscar Hernández or Anthony Santander, while also considering Jake Fraley’s role as he enters arbitration. With insights into the free-agent market, including names like Michael Conforto, this episode offers a comprehensive look at the Reds’ offseason priorities. Don’t miss out on this in-depth analysis of the Cincinnati Reds’ strategic moves—listen now to uncover the team’s path forward!
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0:00 Santiago Espinal’s Role for Reds
10:41 Reds’ Outfield Needs and Options
21:43 Jake Fraley’s Future with the Reds
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11 comments
Yeah fuck it dude. Let’s cut Espinal and sign Newman again to save a dollar. War is a good stat and not totally made up.
Sign him now. Santiago can play 6 positions. 4 million in baseball is peanuts..
First off Espinal was an All Star in 2022. At 4 million for a proven utility guy that in a good year shows he can play at an All Star level. The Reds would be idiots not to bring him back
I think they should definitely go after an outfielder no doubt but we can’t all act like Rece hinds didn’t break baseball for a week and half I hope they can tap into whatever that was
Sorry I missed this live, my choice for corner OF is Profar.
Sign him is my opinion he had slow bat at first then for most part rest of year was good he is a great glove
A $4m utility player that might begin the season in AAA? Either way, that’s a luxury for a small market team. Espinal is a non tender player that the Reds can possibly sign for less than $4m.
Don’t know about Espinal. McLain is back playing again in the AZ fall league so we are back to a bit of a log jam in the infield. If ownership sees it as 4 mill towards a better outfielder then it is what it is.
I say keep him. They know their 4m is going towards something they can expect.
Ohtani $2m a year for 10 years and $68m a year deferred for another 10 year’s.
Offer Santander 3 years for $80m with a mutual option for year 4.