We all know the firesale rumors will start soon enough, so predict three players who you think will be the first ones traded.
(in no order)
3B Joe Randa
Affordable, great D and bat so he will contribute solidly. One of those vet type players GM's love to add to the clubhouse chemisty. And best of all, on a one year deal.
MR Kent Mercker
He's lefthanded and he finds the strike zone, thus that equals automatic value in baseball.
C Jason LaRue
Even though he has been in some pretty nasty slumps, I could see him being desired when the Reds start shopping their players. He doesnt make that much considering his talents for the position and he isn't tied up beyond this year. Not to mention a lot of teams will be intrigued by his work ethic and gritty play. An above average catcher.