Trace Fowler and Nick Kirby react to the news that Kyle Schwarber has signed with the Philadelphia Phillies instead of the Cincinnati Reds. They break down Schwarber’s contract, the Reds’ reported offer, whether Cincinnati ever had a real chance, and their thoughts on comments attributed to Nick Krall and Reds ownership. They also discuss the fan reaction and what this move means for the rest of the Reds’ offseason.

With Schwarber off the board, Trace and Nick look at potential pivot options — both free agents and trade candidates — including Ryan O’Hearn, Marcell Ozuna, Rhys Hoskins, Eugenio Suárez, Miguel Andújar, Austin Hays, Rob Refsnyder, Max Kepler, Mike Yastrzemski, and Jesse Winker.

They also examine possible trade targets such as Ketel Marte, Yandy Díaz, Jake Meyers, Jarren Duran, Luis Robert Jr., and Byron Buxton.

A full breakdown of the Schwarber decision and what comes next for the Cincinnati Reds.

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