News has come out this week that the Cincinnati Reds are now fielding offers for prized first-base prospect Yonder Alonso, which means the 24-year-old Cuban native has something to be thankful for this Thanksgiving. The former first round pick has been stuck in purgatory, otherwise known as Louisville Kentucky, playing for the Reds’ Triple-A farm club for the past two years while major league first baseman, Joey Votto, has staked his claim as one of the best hitters in baseball.
It’s a decision the Reds have been facing for the last several years. As a club, do they make the move to sign Votto, the 2010 NL MVP, to a monster long-term deal? Or do they go the cheaper route, trust their farm system, and let Alonso become an All-Star himself in Cincinnati. Their choice is now clear, and as a result they are asking for a king’s ransom for Alonso who has played in just 69 MLB games. According to some reports, the Reds, who look to get back into competition in 2012, are asking for either ...
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Adam LaRoche,
Jim Bowden,
Mike Morse
TEAMS: Washington Nationals, Cincinnati Reds, Oakland Athletics, Cleveland Indians, Toronto Blue Jays
TEAMS: Washington Nationals, Cincinnati Reds, Oakland Athletics, Cleveland Indians, Toronto Blue Jays
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