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Reds interested in Laird

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"Reds Seek Catching Help
John Fay of the Cincinnati Enquirer is hearing a rumor that the Reds are "actively seeking a catcher."  He speculates that Ryan Freel could be trade bait.

Fay's note conveniently gels with some info from a Jeff Brantley radio appearance that a reader passed along.  Brantley reportedly said the Reds have been scouting the Rangers' Gerald Laird.  On a not necessarily related note, Brantley also mentioned that they may look to trade Matt Belisle.

MLB.com's T.R. Sullivan recently wrote that the Rangers don't intend to trade Laird despite some interest.  On the other hand, Jon Daniels admitted in Sullivan's article that he wouldn't turn a deaf ear to anything.  Laird is set to be the Rangers' starting catcher this year.  Jarrod Saltalamacchia would take on a smaller role or try Triple A."

Not sure but maybe aquiring One of the pitchers for either Laird or Salty.  Im okay with that.  By all means if we are going to trade pitchers(see C.Y., E.V.) then we should be able to trade a young positional player like Laird or Salty.  

Trade Salty, see if you can get a good young pitcher.  Hell do the same with Laird, only I dont think the return would be significant enough to warrant trading him yet.

Anyone have any info on Freel?