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Get yourself cooler http://www.raysfanproshop.com/authentic-evan-longoria-jersey , lay yourself low./Hall of FameHot StoveCincinnati Reds RumorsCincinnati Reds still interested in Marlins catcher J.T. Realmuto, per reportsNew,163commentsGet yourself cooler, lay yourself low. ESTShareTweetShareShareCincinnati Reds still interested in Marlins catcher J.T. Realmuto, per reportsJasen Vinlove-USA TODAY SportsIf it feels as if you’ve landed on Red Repoter dot com and seen a story about Miami Marlins catcher J.T. Realmuto about sixteen different times over the last two months, well, that’s probably because it’s close to the truth. The Cincinnati Reds have been continually connected with the All-Star backstop from the rebuilding Marlins, and that’s something that apparently is still the case, according to Fanrag’s Jon Heyman.Still!The Los Angeles Dodgers, of course, let Yasmani Grandal go in free agency after the end of the 2018 season Blake Snell Jersey , so they’re certainly in the mix for an upgrade at catcher. The San Diego Padres, meanwhile, boast both Francisco Mejia and Austin Hedges as top-quality young options at backstop, but given their recent connection to potentially signing Manny Machado and super-stacked farm system, perhaps they’re eyeing multiple big-ticket moves to help dig themselves out of the NL West cellar.Funny, that sounds a lot like what the Reds have been up to this winter while trying to get out of the NL Central basement...Again, it’s clear that Realmuto is an upgrade over pretty much any catching scenario in the majors - his 8.6 fWAR over the last two seasons is far and away the best among catchers in all of baseball. Still, with the Reds needing upgrades in other places (read: in the rotation, potentially, and perhaps in CF), it’s odd to see them chasing a catcher Rob Refsnyder Jersey , especially considering top prospect Taylor Trammell has been the rumored ask from the fish throughout this process. Factor in the team-friendly deal inked by Tucker Barnhart just two seasons ago, and the fact that the Reds other catching option, Curt Casali, has a lengthy history with new pitching coach Derek Johnson and the recently extended Sonny Gray from their days at Vanderbilt University, and it would seem adding Realmuto would be creating quite the roster logjam.Unless, of course, Barnhart is somehow involved in any prospective deal, which is another rabbit hole in which we can fall:Regardless of the outcome, it’s once again encouraging to see the Reds so intimately interested in the best available pieces in baseball today. That’s certainly something we’ve not been able to say for quite a while. Stay tuned... Baseball American’s 3.0 mock draft now includes the entire 1st round of the MLB draft."Baseball America’s first mock draft was only for the first 10 picks. Go read about it here. Their 2nd mock is for the entire first round, so they have the Braves taking a college bat and a high school pitcher. With the Braves first pick (#9), BA has the Braves taking one of the hottest hitters and biggest risers in slugger Hunter Bishop out of Arizona State. The 6’5 OF has flashed an impressive hitting tool with plus power this season. Reports are that his speed is plus as well http://www.raysfanproshop.com/authentic-evan-longoria-jersey , which is incredible for a guy so tall. Talking Chop already mentioned him a couple of weeks ago, so please check that out. He’s ranked the 13th overall draft prospect on BA and the 16th best prospect on Fangraphs BOARD. I would expect him to keep climbing in rankings if he continues at his pace.His current slash line through 20 games is .442/.552/1.039 which includes 12 HRs (20 total XBH) and 8 SBs. Bishop has more walks than strikeouts, too.The Atlanta Braves second pick of the 1st round is at 21. Baseball America has the Braves taking high school pitcher Brennan Malone. This could be a bit controversial based on rankings as he’s the 16th ranked prospect on BA and the 41st ranked prospect on Fangraphs, which includes a down arrow.The 6’5” RHP offers a plus to plus-plus fastball that’s been up to 97 mph (sits 92-95). Some sites have him with a 3 pitch mix of a fastball, curve and change. Others say he also throws a slider. There’s not a lot of information on him right now, but Jason Woodell gave a glowing review on his site. If his review is to be believed, this would be a great value pick at 21.It’s a mock in late March. The other media outlets still have put out mocks yet, though they’ll be coming soon. Expect the names associated with the Braves to constantly change, but it certainly gives the fans something to talk about.