Reds: 1 trade to make and 1 trade to avoid with the Twins

Might the Reds and Twins be able to work out a trade in the coming days?

The Minnesota Twins are officially selling this July. Yesterday, news broke of a trade between the Twins and the Tampa Bay Rays, sending designated hitter Nelson Cruz to last year’s American League Champions. What’s one trade the Cincinnati Reds should work out with the Minnesota Twins and what’s one trade they should avoid?

The Redlegs look to be buyers as the trade talks heat up, though if the team lays an egg this weekend against the St. Louis Cardinals, we may be having a different conversation next Monday. But, for now, Cincinnati should be looking for additions to the major league roster, not subtractions.

The Twins offer an interesting array of talent, both at the major league and minor league level. That said, Minnesota is unlikely to move any of their minor league pieces, and if Cincinnati is serious about contending for the National League Central Division title, they should be focused on big league additions only.

Minnesota has a few veterans on one-year deals, and those types of players are likely to be intriguing, not only to Cincinnati, but several other ball clubs throughout the league. The Reds should definitely take a look at the crop of relievers in Rocco Baldelli’s bullpen, as the Cincinnati relief corps is among the worst in baseball.

So, which Twins’ player might pique the Reds’ interest and spark a conversation? And, which player on Minnesota’s roster should Cincinnati avoid all together. It’s that time of year, and the rumors are sure to be flying.