Elly De La Cruz as a Trade Chip for the Cincinnati Reds, Why Joey Votto has a Point

Joey Votto recently suggested trading Elly De La Cruz, and the hosts examine whether the Reds should deal their star player now rather than waiting several years. Beneath Votto's controversial take lies a legitimate point about organizational direction that owner Bob Castellini has repeatedly resisted addressing. The episode also covers the Reds' urgent pitching needs and evaluates potential position player moves and trade versus free agency strategies.

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