Playoff push franchise help

[kc2135]

Okay, so I am 66-42 in my first season with the Reds and have played every game. I have made 3 deals so far this season.

Reds get:
Dexter Fowler
Esmil Rogers

Rockies get:
Edison Volquez
Drew Stubbs

That trade saved me some money plus got me younger and I'm just not that good pitching with Volquez

Trade 2

Reds get:

Rafeal Soriano

Yankees get:

Cordero

Trade 3

Reds get:
Jose Reyes

Mets Get:
Travis Wood
Zach Cozart
Chris Heisey

So here is my lineup

1. Jose Reyes SS
2. Dexter Rowler CF
3. Joey Votto 1B
4. Jay Bruce RF
5. Juan Duran LF (Called up the first of July)
6. Scott Rolen/Juan Fransico 3B
7. Brandon Phillips 2B ( put him down in the order because he is playing bad)
8. Hannigan/Hernandez

Rotation:

1. Cueto
2. Bailey
3. Leake
4. Willis
5. Rogers

Pen:
Lecure
Bray
Chapman
Maloney
Soriano

So here is my dilemma, I have Yonder Alonso sitting in AAA and I'm thinking about trading Votto for a legit number one pitcher and a couple of good young relievers. Any thoughts on if I should do it and if so any thoughts on what teams to deal with

[Mercury53]

So, you want to trade your best player that will help you make a playoff run this year and for years to come, for an ace starter? If Votto was in the last year of his deal and you knew he wasn't coming back fine, but other than that, don't trade him. You don't need a ratings ace to win. Go play a lot of games with different teams and find somebody like a Matt Garza or Jason Vargas that you are really good with that won't cost you someone like Votto.

[kc2135]

Trust me I want to keep Votto. Thanks for the advice

[BrewersFan]

Quote: Originally Posted by kc2135

Trust me I want to keep Votto. Thanks for the advice

You ripped the yankees off. Lol

But considered trading Yonder and another prospect for a solid starter with a good contract. If jiminez is still on the rockies in your franchise then trade for him with Yonder, 2 B prospects or 1 B and 1 C prospects for Jimenez and see if theyd throw in Houston Street or another good or decent reliever.

[edborstein]

I'm not an expert on the reds, but a move you could entertain is moving Yonder Alonso to RF, Bruce to CF, and Fowler to LF.

Bruce has the speed, as does fowler. Yuo could even move Fowler to center, and bruce to left. Alonso has a decent arm, so it could work out.

[sydrogerdavid]

Trade Alonso or change his postion.