I don't think the Reds win here making this trade. St. Louis would have to eat a portion of that contract for any team to bite or send along prospects to sweeten the pot. Cincinnati did not want to pay him $12 million in 2022, at 35 in November going to pay him $30 million? Not a chance. The Reds are better off extending a qualifying offer to Nick Martinez. He either accepts it and you have a reliable veteran innings eater for 2025 or get a compensation pick in next year's draft. Still have the money spent on Martinez this past year to go towards acquiring an outfielder that will bring some power to the middle of the order or a pitcher with postseason experience to stabilize the rotation.Reds expected to aggressively pursue trading for Sonny Gray - Redleg Nation
The Cincinnati Reds are expected to make a run at Sonny Gray as rumors swirl that he will be on the trade market this winter.www.redlegnation.com