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The Cincinnati Reds seem to be very interested in trading for Toronto Blue Jays Vladimir Guerrero Jr
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Toronto Blue Jays first baseman Vladimir Guerrero Jr has been surrounded by trade rumors lately and it looks like the Cincinnati Reds are very interested in acquiring him.
The Blue Jays have yet to give any details on the Guerrero contract extension which has led many to believe that Toronto is looking to possibly trade him and an anonymous MLB executives have even stated that they believe he will be traded before the season.
The Red are very interested in trading for Vladimir Guerrero Jr
The Reds are looking to make some big changes this winter much like the Blue Jays as they have parted ways from many coaches and players such as manager David Bell who has since hired by the Blue Jays.
The Reds are currently in the market for a elite first baseman and some offense which Guerrero would fill both holes but they will likely have to move quite a few solid players if they want to get a trade done.
This would require the Reds to go against who they have been, but there might not be a better fit for what the Reds need than Guerrero Jr. He is an elite 1B that could be put directly into the center of their lineup. He doesn't strike out much, he takes walks and gets on base, but also hits for power. Guerrero hit 30 home runs this past season, but it would have been 42 if he played in Cincinnati. He would require the Reds to cough up some of their top prospects, though with only one year left on his contract, his exact trade value is hard to determine. If the Reds could work out a long term deal with him, this would be one of the best moves they could make. -Flynn
The only way the Blue Jays would be willing to part ways with Guerrero is if the return would be a franchise changing return which would almost certainly have to include Elly De La Cruz.
Blue Jays fans would likely not be happy if Guerrero was traded but if it helped them put a better team together, they would get over it.
Toronto clearly needs to make some big changes this season to get back into the playoffs but moving your best player is definitely a risky move.
Source: TWSN.net
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NOVEMBRE 29 | 2144 ANSWERS The Cincinnati Reds seem to be very interested in trading for Toronto Blue Jays Vladimir Guerrero Jr Should the Blue Jays trade Vladimir Guerrero Jr to the Reds? | ||
| Yes | 458 | 21.4 % |
| No | 1686 | 78.6 % |
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