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One of the hardest contracts to move in a trade

Author: Jonathan Kombo
by Jonathan Kombo
Posted: Aug 19, 2016

The 2016 season started so poorly for Cincinnati Reds first baseman Joey Votto that he actually contemplated retirement. He wasn t serious about it http://www.jaysfanaticsjersey.com/gavin-floyd-jersey-c-6.html, instead simply insinuating his embarrassment at how poorly he played. Votto said he’d rather retire than continue playing so poorly.

One of the hardest contracts to move in a trade, his second half numbers have reopened the door to the possibility of the Reds moving him. He is actually now leading the league with a.427 OBP among other really good numbers. This is in large part to his second half slash line of.451/.543/.696 after a first half where he batted.252/.386/.446.

The top candidate in the past to acquire Votto through trade was the Toronto Blue Jays. I think this offseason creates a much more likely scenario with Edwin Encarnacion possibly walking. Toronto may also lose Jose Bautista as well. Through these powerful days up in Canada the one thing the team has lacked is an elite left handed bat. The Blue Jays could lose a lot this winter yet aren t in much danger with the definitive guys they do have returning. Subtract Encarnacion and Bautista then add Votto, they might be better balanced.

Where could the Cincinnati Reds trade Joey Votto?Charles LeClaire USA TODAY Sports

Another team possibly in search of a top first baseman http://www.jaysfanaticsjersey.com/marco-estrada-jersey-c-5.html, what about the Boston Red Sox? They ll lose David Ortiz which means Hanley Ramirez becomes the DH. Since Travis Shaw is no superstar, he could split duties at third base with Pablo Sandoval who certainly deserves another opportunity. They are definitely going to seek out one big bat to man first base and Votto could be one commitment worth making.

Finally among the favorites, could the Texas Rangers get in the mix? Prince Fielder s body has rejected him and Mitch Moreland is a pending free agent. Cincinnati had been rather lean in prospect returns during recent trades so it may not even take very much. A dump deal that would send Joey Gallo and/or Jurickson Profar to the Reds might be strong enough. I firmly believe the Reds would sell Votto for less than he is actually worth

Moving Votto is going to be tough. An awesome second half where he seems unstoppable could actually make it possible. I still think he has several really good years ahead of him.

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