Aside from his interviews, what good is Votto at this point, as a player? Seriously, last two seasons hitting .205. The team doesn't need a wasted spot. The floor of the starting lineup has to be raised, and that has to be done through a trade at this point. With money left, and this year being a good pitcher market, I don't see why they can't sign Hicks or another fireball reliever. Again, I don't mind foregoing the terrible contracts other teams may engage in, but they have to improve somewhere for the sake of hope. I know Rogers isn't cheap, so it's not on them. If they have doubts about Atkins, I can see why they may not be giving him the budget, but he's gotta sell them on at least strengthening their best part while also giving them future trade bait.
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