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The Cincinnati Reds surprised a lot of MLB fans when they snuck into last season’s playoffs. While they did get destroyed by the Los Angeles Dodgers, they proved they have the framework to become a contender.
To make sure they stay one, they need to find another bat to support Elly De La Cruz in the lineup. While they whiffed on Kyle Schwarber, Fansided’s Christopher Kline believes they should try and trade for his teammate, Bryce Harper.
“Cincinnati threw real money at Kyle Schwarber this offseason in an effort to sell more tickets. Harper sells tickets, and his contract is a bit more manageable year-to-year than Cincy's high-AAV offer to Schwarber. There's no hometown connection there, but the Reds were in the playoffs last season and hope to build a real winner around Elly De La Cruz. Harper can bridge the gap between present and future, giving Cincy the middle-order thump it so clearly needs. Real dark horse energy here, in theory,” Kline wrote.
This past season, Harper slashed .261/.357/.487/.844 with 32 doubles, 27 home runs, and 75 RBI in 132 games played. He’d add another amazing bat behind De La Cruz, and provide the offensive upgrade the Reds desperately need.
Harper’s contract would also be much better than Schwarber's, as Kline mentioned, since he’s only making in the mid-20 millions for the rest of his deal compared to Schwarber’s $33 million per year.
Hopefully, the Reds craft a proposal soon, as many other contenders might phone in to see if they can get the superstar on their team as well.
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