The 2016 Trade Deadline is upon us!
Big league teams have until 4:00 p.m. today to make all the exciting trades that we can handle.* Over the last few days, we’ve all been on the edge of our seats as rumors surrounding the status of Jay Bruce (and others) have been flying fast and furious. By early evening, we should have lots of answers.
*This is actually just the non-waiver trade deadline. MLB teams can still make trades for one more month, but only if a player passes through waivers before being dealt.
We’re going to use this post to update all the news and rumors throughout the day. Before we get to the latest on the trade front. While you’re waiting, we’ve had a ton of great content here at Redleg Nation over the last week. Go read any of these pieces that you might have missed (and share them with your friends):
–Nick Kirby’s Titanic Struggle Recap of last night’s victory in San Diego, the fifth straight series win for the good guys.
–Nick’s new Central Intelligence column from this morning.
–Steve Mancuso: Homer’s Oddysey
–Chris Garber: These Kids Today
–Patrick Jeter on Votto: Then and Now
–Matt Wilkes: Have the Reds found the right role for Raisel Iglesias?
–Redleg Nation Theater: The Eric Davis Show
Also, while you’re waiting for news to break, go listen to the latest episode of the Redleg Nation podcast — RNR #141: The 2016 Trade Deadline Spectacular! (Also use the links in that post to subscribe to the podcast. Please?)
Okay, let’s get to the trade deadline news and rumor. Again, this will be updated throughout the day.
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Other teams say Reds aren't demanding an elite prospect for Jay Bruce, but want 2-3 good young players in next tier. Talks moving slowly!
— Jayson Stark (@jaysonst) July 30, 2016
a reminder: Jay Bruce’s 8-team no-trade list:
1. Yankees
2. Red Sox
3. Athletics
4. Rays
5. Marlins
6. Twins
7. Indians
8. Diamondbacks— C. Trent Rosecrans (@ctrent) July 31, 2016
mets continue to talk to reds about jay bruce. dodgers and mets have seemed like best bets, but many interested
— Jon Heyman (@JonHeyman) July 31, 2016
Jay Bruce is scratched from #Reds lineup but no trade yet, with #Dodgers and #SFGiants among 8 teams still trying to acquire him.
— Bob Nightengale (@BNightengale) July 31, 2016
About 17 hours left for the Reds to decide whether they have a suitable deal for Jay Bruce. Were in the exact same situation in 2015.
— Buster Olney (@Buster_ESPN) August 1, 2016
Source: Signs still point to Bruce being traded, though Reds could wait til winter if offers aren't enough. LA, SF believed heavily in mix.
— Chris Cotillo (@ChrisCotillo) August 1, 2016
Today:
Hearing Giants (with fewer relievers on market) making late and strong push for Jay Bruce. Would be huge lineup boost. Had big series in SF.
— John Shea (@JohnSheaHey) August 1, 2016
The Cincinnati #Reds have found a match, and expected to trade All-Star OF Jay Bruce to an NL team this morning. No, it's not the #Dodgers
— Bob Nightengale (@BNightengale) August 1, 2016
could mean nothing, but mets people dont seem to have heard anything on jay bruce. @BNightengale says reds have "a match"
— Jon Heyman (@JonHeyman) August 1, 2016
if jay bruce has been traded, #SFGiants havent heard. 1st mystery of the day
— Jon Heyman (@JonHeyman) August 1, 2016
UPDATE:
Hear deal for Cozart could be a 2-for-2 swap with other three players being minor-leaguers. LHP Luiz Gohara seems a possible fit.
— Bob Dutton (@TNT_Mariners) August 1, 2016
#Mets and #Reds have "made progress" on a trade involving Jay Bruce. @MLBNetwork @MLB
— Jon Morosi (@jonmorosi) August 1, 2016
#Mets, #SFGiants and #Rangers look like the last teams standing for #Reds Jay Bruce. Best offer wins.
— Jerry Crasnick (@jcrasnick) August 1, 2016
Source: Mets are indeed a finalist for Jay Bruce. @JeffPassan says they're the favorite.
— Chris Cotillo (@ChrisCotillo) August 1, 2016
Hearing #Mariners are closing in on a deal to get SS Zack Cozart from the Reds. Not done but both sides seem confident. Still fluid though.
— Bob Dutton (@TNT_Mariners) August 1, 2016
MORE UPDATES:
#reds were said to be getting back to those interested in Bruce this morn with more firm ideas what going to take to get him #mets #rangers
— Joel Sherman (@Joelsherman1) August 1, 2016
#Mariners believed to be closing in on a deal to acquire Reds shortstop Zack Cozart. https://t.co/oNCJ2AqERT pic.twitter.com/W3RFyQycBw
— Bob Dutton (@TNT_Mariners) August 1, 2016
BRUCE IS GONE?
The #Reds knew they had their trading partner last night, and it appears #Mets are closing down the deal.
— Bob Nightengale (@BNightengale) August 1, 2016
The Mets are on the verge of finishing a deal for Jay Bruce.
— Buster Olney (@Buster_ESPN) August 1, 2016
Source: Nimmo to be part of Bruce to Mets, assuming it gets done.
— Tim Brown (@TBrownYahoo) August 1, 2016
Giants and Rangers both are trying to call the Reds to come in with late offers for Jay Bruce. May be too late. Reds not picking up phone.
— Jeff Passan (@JeffPassan) August 1, 2016
It is Nimmo and 2 lower-level prospects for Bruce. #Mets #Reds
— Joel Sherman (@Joelsherman1) August 1, 2016
EVEN MORE UPDATES:
Looking like Bruce deal might actually go through
The Mets are out on Jonathan Lucroy. Jay Bruce deal almost done.
— Buster Olney (@Buster_ESPN) August 1, 2016
Cozart Update:
Sounding like Cozart deal may not happen… We’ll see…
— C. Trent Rosecrans (@ctrent) August 1, 2016
Nothing new. Yes, time getting short. Reds seem busy with Bruce-to-Mets stuff. https://t.co/IydZ7Dmvyq
— Bob Dutton (@TNT_Mariners) August 1, 2016