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Cozart, no stranger to speculation, touts health
- Updated: December 3, 2016
CINCINNATI — Already a veteran of in-season trade rumors, Reds shortstop Zack Cozart is now learning what’s like to be part of frequent offseason trade speculation.
“It’s actually easier in the offseason,” Cozart said as he enjoyed participating with his teammates at Redsfest. “You don’t have to go somewhere right away if you’re traded. I’m home with family and my son and I’m working out, so my mind is occupied where I’m not worried about baseball or anything. That’s the easier part. I’ve voiced my opinion plenty of times about how much I love being with the Reds. That’s all I know. It’s a business. This next week should be interesting to see what comes to fruition.”
The Winter Meetings begin on Monday outside of Washington D.C., where trades — or at least the groundwork for them — are often made.
Cozart, 31, is third-year arbitration eligible this winter after he earned $2.93 million this season, meaning he’s one year away from becoming a free agent.
Considering that and the fact that the Reds are looking for everyday spots for middle-infield …
