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As Reds flirt with 100 losses, is it time to trade Joey Votto?

As the 2016 MLB season approaches, SN's Jesse Spector will examine each team's outlook. Today: the Reds.

2015: 64-98, fifth place in National League Central

Key arrivals: OF Jake Cave, 2B Jose Peraza, OF Scott Schebler

Key departures: LHP Aroldis Chapman, 3B Todd Frazier, C Brayan Pena

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Best-case scenario: Brandon Phillips agrees to leave in a trade and the Reds get a good return for him and Jay Bruce.