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Joey Votto: Reds Should Trade Elly De La Cruz, Never Should Have Extended Me
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Joey Votto believes the Cincinnati Reds should trade Elly De La Cruz for as many prospects as possible.
During an appearance on Foul Territory TV on Thursday afternoon, the former Reds first baseman shared his thoughts on how Cincinnati should approach building for the future.
“I would trade Elly (De La Cruz) for as many prospects as possible,” Votto said.
Votto also suggested the Reds made a mistake by signing him to a 10-year, $225 million contract extension in 2012.
“They should have flipped me at year 4.5-5,” Votto said, arguing that Cincinnati would have been better off trading him rather than committing to a long-term deal.
Votto spent his entire 17-year MLB career with the Reds and remains one of the most accomplished players in franchise history.
Would you agree with Votto’s approach, or should the Reds build around Elly De La Cruz?
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