As the Cincinnati Reds set their sights lower after missing out on Kyle Schwarber, the trade rumors are beginning to percolate. A trade might be the best route, as it seems that the lavish offer the club extended to Schwarber was a one-time thing, meant to capitalize on his hometown appeal and not an indication that they're serious about opening up the books.
In that light, we've heard that Cincinnati is among the clubs targeting Tampa Bay Rays second baseman Brandon Lowe. The 31-year-old is a two-time All-Star and makes a lot of sense for the Reds.