Reds rumors: Dee Strange-Gordon at shortstop is laughable

PEORIA, ARIZONA - MARCH 05: Dee Gordon #9 of the Seattle Mariners prior to a Cactus League spring training baseball. (Photo by Ralph Freso/Getty Images)

Is this really the direction the Cincinnati Reds front office wants to take? The latest Reds rumors suggest Dee Strange-Gordon as a potential fit at shortstop. Forgive me for chuckling at the idea, as Strange-Gordon is a two-time All-Star, but 32-year-old has started a grand total of 13 games at shortstop since 2013.

Willy Adames and Strange-Gordon, via CBS Sports, have piqued Cincinnati’s interest of late, as the team is looking for their Opening Day shortstop. Adames, I completely understand, and with Wander Franco waiting in the wings, it…