With Gavin Lux’s contract off the books, the Reds suddenly have just enough payroll room to make a run at Ryan Mountcastle. Mountcastle’s bat would bring serious pop to the lineup, and the fit is almost too perfect with his $6.8M salary matching the Reds’ new flexibility. Plus, he’s got an extra year of club control. This could be the savvy, budget-friendly move that Nick Krall hinted at, especially with the Orioles needing pitching and the Reds having arms to spare. Thoughts on Mountcastle in Cincy? #Sports #Baseball #Reds