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Cincinnati Reds: Jonathan Villar is severely underrated

JUPITER, FL - MARCH 10: Jonathan Villar #2 of the Miami Marlins in action. (Photo by Rich Schultz/Getty Images)

With the rumors of a potential deal between the Cincinnati Reds and Jonathan Villar, why are some fans bemoaning the possible addition? Villar is definitely an upgrade over Freddy Galvis, a player fans and the front office were quite content starting at shortstop heading into the 2020 season.

Hindsight is always 20/20 and there’s a certain group of fans who constantly reference Cincinnati’s decision to allow former shortstop José Iglesias to enter free agency after the 2019 season.