Sections Farmers onlyFeaturesPlayoffsHistory/Hall of FameHot StoveCincinnati Reds RumorsMLB Trade Rumors: Cincinnati Reds shopping 2B Scooter Gennett (again)New Manny Pina Jersey ,44commentsIt’s almost too obvious to not be true.all over the place to get him into the 2019 projected lineup. With Hamilton’s non-tender, the concept of him taking over in CF became a hot one, though with the Reds now connected to AJ Pollock - who’ll be pricey as all heck - saving money by moving Scooter, sliding Senzel to 2B, and having Pollock patrol CF would be one way of ideally improving the offense, at least in theory.The biggest hurdle the Reds will face will be finding adequate value for Scooter right this moment given the glut of available 2B options currently on the open market. Each of Brian Dozier, Marwin Gonzalez, Ian Kinsler, Josh Harrison, Asdrubal Cabrera, DJ LeMahieu, Daniel Murphy http://www.brewersfanproshop.com/authentic-orlando-arcia-jersey , and Jed Lowrie are free agents at the moment - among others - with the likes of Starlin Castro and Jedd Gyorko also potentially available on the trade block, so it’s certainly a buyer’s market when it comes to 2B. And, of course, there’s the portion of the Cincinnati fan base that will be outraged if the ‘same ol’ Reds keep trading away their good players,’ which while often prudent does become an issue with putting butts in seats - something the Reds had a major issue with during the 2018 season.Although this time, it seems the Reds are committed to spending the kind of money this offseason that should have fans excited again by Opening Day, even if that money won’t be going to Scooter Gennett. Cubs lose playoff home game, The College of Coaches, and other stories"Baseball history marches forth ... as always on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays, I bring a wildly popular Cubs-centric look at baseball’s past. Here’s a handy Cubs timeline http://www.brewersfanproshop.com/authentic-orlando-arcia-jersey , to help you follow along as we review select scenes from the rich tapestry of Chicago Cubs and Major League Baseball history. The embedded links often point to articles that I’ve chosen as illustrative of the scenes, from The Society for American Baseball Research, reproductions of period newspapers, images, and other such material. It’s all lightly unpacked and folded neatly, just for you.You might learn something, but mostly, it’s for fun!Today in baseball history:1891 - Albert Spalding retires from active participation in the affairs of the Chicago Colts club and the National League. James A. Hart will assume the club presidency. (3)1914 - Babe Ruth makes his first start of his professional career when he defeats the world champion Philadelphia Athletics, 6-2, in an exhibition game played in Wilmington, N.C. The 19 year-old Red Sox rookie left-hander had faced 29 batters in relief, allowing just six hits to earn a spot in manager Jack Dunn’s rotation. (1)1935 - The Yankees purchase pitcher Pat Malone from the Cubs. Malone had led the N.L. in wins in 1929 and 1930. (2)1962 - Elvin Tappe is named as the Chicago Cubs’ first “head coach” of the season in team’s college of coaches plan. Chicago hasn’t had a manager since 1960. (3)1985 - A judge in Illinois rules that state laws prohibiting night baseball at Wrigley Field are constitutional. The Chicago Cubs had previously sued to have the laws overturned after Major League Baseball took away one of the Cubs’ home games during the 1984 NLCS. (3)Cubs birthdays: Frank Dwyer Domingo Santana Jersey , Bill Carney, Polly McLarry, Denver Grigsby, Dutch Leonard, Jim Ellis, Jeff Kunkel, Scott Sanders, Neal Cotts. Also notable: Tom Glavine (HoF).Sources:(1) — The National Pastime.(2) — Today in Baseball History.(3) — Baseball Reference.(4) — Society for American Baseball Research.(5) — Baseball Hall of Fame.Thanks for reading. #Cubsnews