Originally posted by 80sbaby24:
Although I would love to have him, I think the Reds should sign Michael Bourn.
Michael Bourn
Brandon Phillips
Joey Votto
Jay Bruce
.....is a ridiculous 1-4. I'm glad they signed Broxton. He is one of the few closers in baseball who I never believe will save the game when he is put in.
Bourne had just an awful 2nd half and for a leadoff hitter he strikeouts out WAY too much.(155 times last year). He also was caught stealing 13 times. So, while I think he is a pretty nice all around player with speed I think some team is going to overpay for him big time.
Victorino would actually be a much better value play than Bourne. More power, better base stealer when it comes to % of success, 7 time GG winner, and puts the ball in play better. I am not saying I would take Victorino over Bourne if the money was the same but given what they will both get, Shane is the much better play.