Cincinnati Reds: This free agent shortstop would be the best fit

ARLINGTON, TEXAS - SEPTEMBER 11: Marcus Semien #10 of the Oakland Athletics wears a 9/11 patch on his hat before a game. (Photo by Ronald Martinez/Getty Images)

Marcus Semien would fill the Reds hole at shortstop.

Reports surfaced yesterday that the Cincinnati Reds will be in the market for a starting shortstop this offseason. That should come as a great relief to fans. The question now becomes, which direction do they go? Will Nick Krall try to swing a blockbuster trade with the Cleveland Indians, or decide to sign a shortstop in free agency. If the Reds choose the latter, Marcus Semien is the best fit.

What we do know, according to the rumors yesterday, is that Cincinnati’s front office is…