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Originally Posted by Caged Great
I'm thinking that if the Jays offer to just take Votto's contract without having them eat too much $ on it, the Reds probably would be glad to move it. He makes 22 mil next year and then 25 for the balance until he's 40.
It would likely be something akin to the Donaldson deal where they include a filler major leaguer like Smoak (Lawrie), two arms that are decent and close to the majors, and one good prospect that's raw (Barretto).
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I'd love to see Votto in Toronto, he's such a great hitter. I've seen no signs of a decline, so his contract doesn't really bother me as I think in the final few years if his defense struggles he could be a good DH still. I also think Votto would be excellent protection for Donaldson in the lineup, better than either Bautista or Encarnacion.