To leave, or not to leave?
According to a report in the Washington Post, the Brandon Phillips trade is on hold while the Reds must convince their second baseman to waive his no-trade rights.
On Brandon Phillips-to-Nats: Washington officials are awaiting word from Reds, who are responsible for convincing him to waive no-trade.
— Barry Svrluga (@barrysvrluga) December 18, 2015
On the one hand, Phillips has a home and roots now in Cincinnati. And he’s earned the right to reject trades for whatever reason he wants. On the other hand, playing for the Washington Nationals would provide a chance for Phillips to play in the spotlight of a big city and possibly the post-season.