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09:55 AM ET 07.14 | Reds general manager Walt Jocketty has a pretty extensive shopping list as the non-waiver July 31 trade deadline approaches. "We'd like to upgrade leadoff, cleanup and the bench -- and if we can -- help our pitching a little bit," he said. But he knows it will be difficult to address all or any of those needs. "I'm not sure if any of it is possible," he said. "But that's what we're trying to do." The Reds have been rumored to be interested in Philadelphia's Juan Pierre and San Diego's Mark Kotsay. Jocketty won't comment on active trade talks. But both make sense.

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July 14, 2012 10:24 AM ET

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They are good players and would be good additions! The question is what's da Cost?

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July 14, 2012 11:17 AM ET

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These players they are talking about are journeyman players with average contracts and you could land one or both and not have to give up much in return.

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July 14, 2012 11:55 AM ET

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Reds CF Stubbs is hitting 212/ OBP 288 or something; Juan Pierre is hitting 307, OBP 344, with 20 SB--that would be an upgrade. But are the Phillies really willing to trade him, and as Dagweed asks, what would be the cost?

Traded to Seattle

Salem , OR

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July 14, 2012 11:59 AM ET

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Originally posted 10:17 AM ET 07.14 by Prayin' Utleys

Elaborate: about this article or your opinion?

My vote: both.

h2opololpunk

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July 14, 2012 12:48 PM ET

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I'm sure Reds fans are drooling with anticipation.

THE BISHOP!

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July 14, 2012 01:39 PM ET

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Originally posted 10:00 AM ET 07.14 by Dolemite censored

Who cares?

I do, but not about you

sheetsy

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July 14, 2012 03:48 PM ET

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This has become an exciting division to watch this year, a player here or there might be able to make a big difference, in any event the Pirates missed a Golden Opportunity when Prince was available, maybe they thought they weren't ready to compete!