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I disagree with #2. Rhodes is cheap, plus he is great for the locker room. He is up there in years, but this guy has a live arm. I love him and would hate to see them let get away. They won't get anything in return, so it does not get them much value by trading him even as part of a package.

Hey, I didn't say to just give him away. I know he is valuable too, and if no one wants to offer at least a mid-level prospect, then keep him. He's definitely an asset both for the rest of this year and next.

I listed him because there are only a few players on the Reds that are marketable to contending teams. Obviously the Reds aren't going to trade young cornerstones like Votto, Bruce, Phillips, Volquez, and Cueto. So that leaves only the veterans I mentioned earlier.

I only said they should listen to offers because I think he SHOULD draw a lot of interest from contending teams. His contract is reasonable for next year, he's a good veteran presence, and he can still get guys out. Why do you think they wouldn't get anything in return?