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Jay Bruce – OF, Cincinnati Reds
The Cincinnati Reds have seemingly committed to entering a rebuild, and a veteran power-hitting outfielder with two years of team control doesn’t really play into that well.
Bruce comes off a pair of seasons that saw his batting average drop far below his career norms, but he still combined to club 44 home runs between 2014 and 2015. He also possesses one of the top outfield throwing arms in baseball, and has continued to work his fair share of walks despite the decline in batting average.
Bruce will likely be moved this winter, and could very well be dealt before Walt Jocketty and company leave Nashville. The Orioles seem like the top fit for Bruce, though the Indians, Mets, Angels and Braves could also express interest.
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