The Cincinnati Reds added two players to the roster over the weekend. Just hours after signing former first-round pick JJ Bleday to a free agent deal, the Reds swung a trade with the Miami Marlins for outfielder Dane Myers. Both Bleday and Myers are expected to play a role on next year's team, but neither outfielder brings the type of power the Reds' lineup desperately needs.
Though neither acquisition will bring much in terms of pop, Bleday's arm and Myers' speed and range make both players quality defenders on the outfield grass. The Reds coaching staff put quite the emphasis on defense last season, and these two additions will only accentuate Cincinnati's fixation.