The Reds are interested in free agent outfielder Scott Podsednik, per Ken Rosthenhal of FoxSports.com:

"A free-agent leadoff man is available. He bats left-handed and could platoon with Jonny Gomes in left field.

His name: Scott Podsednik. And, yes, the Reds are interested in him, according to major league sources.

The extent of the Reds’ pursuit of Podsednik is not known, but the fit seems obvious. The Reds’ leadoff hitters combined for just a .306 OBP last season."

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MY TAKE: I am all for the addition of Podsednik with Gomes already back in the fold. He comes with some baggage, but on a 1-year deal he provides a stopgap and gives Drew Stubbs more time to develop (if he ever does) into a more productive leadoff hitter. The team still needs to address shortstop and the need of a middle of the order bat. It will be interesting to see how this situation develops, but the longer they wait the price will likely drop.

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