After drinking a bunch over the holidays, the Cincinnati Reds I feel would make wonderful trading partners in the near future. They have Joey Votto locked in until 2013, and if a contract can't be reached due to finances, the Jays will surely have the pieces to be a big player in the Votto sweepstakes. Doesn't hurt the guy in Canadian neither. Highly unlikely, but food for thought.
The name that intrigues me more in Yonder Alonso. Like I said earlier, Votto is a mainstay for the next three years, and Alonso is stuck behind the N.L. MVP for the next three years unless he finds a corner outfield gig. The guy hasn't put up crazy numbers (.290 ba/.820 OPS), but seems likely the Reds will have to make a decision within the next year or two.
Does anyone know anything more on Alonso, can't say I have seen the kid play, but at 23 years of age, lots and lots of time for development.
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