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Originally Posted by Starscream
He would be better than Janish offensively and better than Renteria anyday of the week, but look at how many games he's played in over the last few years. Also, would we be able to afford him? For him to be beneficial, we'll have to sign him with an extension. CoCo is off the books after this year, but I don't think that'll be enough to make up for Reyes.
Doubt it happens anyway, the article that named the Reds as one of the teams that Reyes could go to was written by Bowden. Other than bringing in Phillips and Arroyo, Bowden was pathetic when he was our GM.
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Reyes does have a propensity to get injured, but when he is healthy he is a great talent, and who is to say that some of his 'injuries' are not wanting to hurry back to a crappy team. If they want a shot at keeping Votto, you have to put him in the playoffs these next three years and surround him with comparable talent. Reyes is a much bigger talent than Janish or Renteria. With no salary cap, and supposed more revenue from last season and an increase in revenue this year they should be able to free up the dough. If they can't continue to make more money and sign more talent, they won't have an opportunity to keep Votto because they won't be able to afford him.
