Gavin Lux

The Reds' decision to trade for Lux looked like a pretty good one, but we're far more skeptical about this plan to turn him into a utilityman instead of just leaving him alone at second base. The 27-year-old is coming off a strong second half as part of a 2024 season in which he hit .251/.320/.383 overall. He has some additional offensive potential while hitting in GABP, but the Reds seem more concerned with his defensive potential, for some reason.

Jake Mintz and Jordan Shusterman discuss the Padres' lawsuit drama, Justin Verlander signing with the Giants, the Dodgers trading Gavin Lux, Brent Rooker signing an extension and make their picks for The Good, The Bad & The Uggla.

Today's mailbag gets into the Gavin Lux trade, the Yankees' infield, the Giants' ability to add a bat, how the Orioles could trade for a top starter, what a Blake Street Bombers Part 2 lineup could look like for the Rockies, why some free agents don't sign in Toronto, why the Astros aren't getting more…