Fansided · Feb 1
Spring training auditions may decide if Reds can realistically chase Jarren Duran
Jarren Duran, Boston Red Sox | Daniel Shirey/GettyImagesBoston Red Sox outfieler Jarren Duran — a player who's been mentioned in several trade rumors throughout the offseason — has always felt like a natural fit for the Cincinnati Reds. His power and speed combination, coupled with the fact that he plays left field (a position of need for the Reds) had several fans hoping Cincinnati's front office would strike a deal with Boston.
But given Duran's résumé and contract situation — he's under team control through 2028 — the price tag to acquire the former All-Star was always assumed to be outside of the Reds' comfort zone.