Cincinnati leadoff hitters had a meager .306 OBP last season, good for 27th in the majors, so general manager Walt Jocketty is searching for solutions.
The name of free agent Scott Podsednik surfaced in rumors earlier this month and Jocketty confirmed to John Fay in the Cincinnati Enquirer that he has spoken to the outfielder's agent.
Podsednik would presumably play left field, perhaps as a platoon partner for Jonny Gomes, and serve as an option in center should Drew Stubbs take a step back in his development at the plate. Jocketty, who has some cash left over after reliever Arthur Rhodes bolted for Texas, said he wants to add a veteran lefty-hitting outfielder.
Earlier this month, we mentioned that the Dodgers were considering bringing back Podsednik, who came over in a late-season deal with Kansas City.
Ken Rosenthal of FoxSports.com wrote previously that Podsednik could be indeed staying in Southern California, but would be a better fit in Anaheim. The Halos had hoped that left field would be manned by Carl Crawford, but he signed instead with Boston.
For a team that plays in HR park and relies on the long ball like the Reds, adding Scotty Pods would be a great addition. I can see him batting at the bottom of the Reds order, setting things up for fellow speedster Brandon Phillips and boppers Joey Votto and Jay Bruce.
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