Reds' Nick Martinez leak gives Nick Krall a convenient escape hatch

After the Reds failed to sign Kyle Schwarber, general manager Nick Krall reportedly wanted to use the available funds to acquire pitcher Nick Martinez, who ultimately signed with Tampa Bay for $12 million. The Reds ownership instead directed the team to pursue a slugger, leading them to sign Eugenio Suárez to a one-year, $15 million deal. The article questions whether Krall's stated preference for Martinez is credible, noting that fans and analysts were primarily calling for offensive upgrades rather than pitching improvements heading into the offseason.

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