To understand the budget challenge Nick Krall's Cincinnati Reds front office is navigating, follow the money of the Gavin Lux trade with the Dodgers

The Reds gave up a good prospect and high draft pick for Gavin Lux. How is it a win-now move when it's uncertain where he'll play?

In a trade that partly addressed their need to add offense, the Reds acquired second baseman/outfielder Gavin Lux from the Dodgers on Monday. Cincinnati is sending Los Angeles its Competitive Balance Round A pick (No.