Reds Votto Gets New Contract

[WorkHorse]

Joey Votto helped the Cincinnati Reds to their first playoff appearance in 15 years, winning the NL MVP award for a breakthrough season. The first baseman earned a raise and boy did he get one. Votto has agreed to a $38 million, three year contract with Cincinnati buying out his arbitration years and giving the reigning NL Central champs some shortterm budget security. Votto earned $525,000 last season. Pretty nice bump!

[mlb]

I'm not exactly in love with him

I know he is good but he does not do it for me

[mlb]

900 views? it said 500 about 3 minutes ago? and like 30 15 minutes ago

haha

[BRAVES1985]

900 views? it said 500 about 3 minutes ago? and like 30 15 minutes ago haha

900+ views and only a couple of replies something wrong here

[mlb]

900+ views and only a couple of replies something wrong here

haha well not to mention there were somehow 400 views in 3 minutes haha

[mukas pukas]

The REDS are in an interesting spot. They have plenty of young talent and seem on the verge of being a force, but being a mid market team you wonder if they will be able to retain the talent they have and build around Votto. My hunch is yes, but the RAYS will tell you it's hard, even after you've proven you can win

[MCherry281]

How is Votto not making more than that? He's the current MVP. Even fat slob Fielder just got 15.5 million. Votto not even 13?

[mlb]

The REDS are in an interesting spot. They have plenty of young talent and seem on the verge of being a force, but being a mid market team you wonder if they will be able to retain the talent they have and build around Votto. My hunch is yes, but the RAYS will tell you it's hard, even after you've proven you can win

agreed. good point