MLB.com FastCast: Puig, Kemp traded to Reds - 12/21/18

The Dodgers send Yasiel Puig, Matt Kemp, Alex Wood and Kyle Farmer to the Reds, plus the A's add an infielder and a reliever

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[ceiosman]

Dodgers have to get something good because they just traded 2 of there most fan loved players in the recent years

[fortyfour]

I am a Reds fan. After they let Hamilton go I was bummed about this season. Hamilton wasnt great by any means but he kept the games exciting. I was looking forward to another boring season. This trade for die hard Reds fans is AMAZING and one hell of a Christmas gift! I think the last time I got this excited was when the Reds picked up Griffey, Sanders or Mitchell. Theres still some building but Puig is a BLAST to watch and so is Kemp and Woods. Reds fans are exhausted from the likes of Bailey who at one point was great but just not the same over the past 2 years and definitely no good after surgery. The prospect the Reds gave up are just that, they are guys that are good and show potential but still high risk. The line up with Votto, Suarez and now Puig and Kemp changes the chemistry of the Central and certainly should scare the Cubs, Brewers and Cards at least a little. No matter what, it makes the team watchable again! Sorry Dodger fans....you are a great fan base (better than others for sure) and I hope the best for those prospects....but thank If anything, local Reds fans need to go buy tickets again! Please go to a game!!!!

[why-why-whywhywhy]

Can’t for the life of me figure out the Reds ‘game plan’ from here on out. That said, having made this trade today they sure as hell are a better ball club now than they were yesterday. And that y’all is a *FACT!!!*

[dantecioffi]

What did the dodgers just do to their city
Why did they do this to me?

[jeu.]

Murphy gonna be a monster on coors field

[xRestart]

keep this in mind, the dodgers traided, puig, kemp and wood for a pitcher who had a record of 1-14 with 6.09 ERA and 2 prospects we dont even know if they're good

[redbirds]

Best division in baseball just keeps getting better....gonna be a great year

[brooksflick]

Moving their outfielders. Room for Harper now.

[asteroid]

Now Harper is probably coming, gonna miss Puig though!

[rosarodriguez]

I'm a dodger fan and I hate the trade

[vivalasvegas]

Hope the Dodgers don't get in a brawl with Cincinnati, Puig can kick ass

[zepole]

Dont like Puig but feel bad for him being stuck in Cincy. Belongs in a big market city.

[walkinglegend]

Reds went from experienced .... to having three new players Who have World Series blueprint... and winning blueprint 😂😂😂.... oh and we got rid of homer baley’s contract ...

[Baazigar_]

Now Dodgers will sign Harper & Markakis
I bet

[Boyle_Heights]

Everyone keeps saying "Why would the Dodgers do this or why did the Dodgers do this ? " Its obvious Ken just said it ALL 3 of those players contracts end after next years & werent going to re-sign them . Plus they're shedding a little pay roll to try & make some more moves this off season, Perhaps trade for Kluber or Realmuto, maybe even sign Pollock or LeMahieu or maybe Harper !
All players I prefer over Puig, Kemp & Wood

[smlk]

Since yesterday was my birthday I think this was my gift from the reds

[skraxx]

This trade makes sense if Harper ends up a Dodger. If not, ngl Dodgers take an L. Sure the prospects they get back are very solid, but I mean trading a great player like Puig, a quality pitcher like Wood, and someone who can really help like Kemp will definitely hurt them.

[ClydeSherburger]

Dodgers better fucking get Harper, they just traded away their fan favorite in Puig

[samuelhernandez]

That did this to make room for Bryce Harper

[opposecommunism]

The Dodgers WON'T be going back to the World Series in 2019.