BP Unfiltered

Not nix. Especially this year, the Reds may look back and regret the day they turned down an extra win or two.

Shane Victorino's well-known distaste for Cincinnati chili likely played a role.

Reds should pull the trigger on that trade based on Big O's pitching Wednesday night alone!

The chance to get a natural lead off hitter and consistent production in CF for the final two months of a year in which in they have the best shot at a pennant in what, a decade? Wow.

Without even stepping outside his office, Walt Jocketty may have proved that there's at least one greater fool than Ruben Amaro.

How much is a win worth? The projections say Cinci currently has a >90% chance of making the playoffs. After that, face it, it's a crapshoot no matter who is in CF.

The stats say to expect roughly 1 win more with Victorino around. That's assuming continued availability.

The salary numbers say to expect ~$2M additional expense.

Clubhouse chemistry is unpredictable but must be considered. Of course that's less unpredictable for the GM.

Bottom line, it's not a no-brainer. I'd keep my $2M and maybe look around for a different CF upgrade trade, but I wouldn't be critical of a club that DID the trade, either.

It's possible when he was hit by a pitch on the 23rd and lost feeling in his arm, there were some health concerns. He's performed well since though.