The Washington National could be interested in a couple of players that the Reds will be looking to shop as they cut payroll.
Reports out of Cincinnati say that at least three of the teams top vets are on the block. Candidates to be moved are second baseman Brandon Phillips at $7 million for 2010 as well as a pair of pitchers. Aaron Harang who will comand $12.5 million in 2010 and Bronson Arroyo also at that $12 million for 2010 figure. Phillips, with his .452 slugging percentage over the last four seasons, is the most attractive candidate. The Nats could use a quality 2nd baseman with some pop in his bat.
Harang and Arroyo are both coming off decent years themselves, but any trade with the two pitcherswould require the Reds to absorb a chunk of their salaries if traded.
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