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Joey Votto poised to cash in on MLB salary binge Locking up franchise players becomes the norm Joey Votto, Matt Cain Sign Huge Contract Extensions: Fan Reaction Cincinnati Reds' first baseman Joey Votto and San Francisco Giants' pitcher Matt Cain both landed huge contracts today but are they really worth the money that was thrown at them? Here's a rundown on the players, their contracts and their stats. Joey Votto, Cincinnati Reds Nearing Blockbuster Contract Extension The Cincinnati Reds may be just days away from the 2012 season, but they're already looking ahead to the future. Tim Dierkes and Ben Nicholson-Smith of MLB Trade Rumors are reporting that the team and 2010 NL MVP Joey Votto are "nearing an extension" that would keep him in Cincinnati for much longer than the two years remaining on his current deal. Cincinnati Enquirer Reds beat writer John Fay ... Reds, Joey Votto Nearing Extension 5:59pm: It's a ten-year, $225MM contract according to Bob Nightengale of USA Today (on Twitter). The deal eclipses Fielder's nine-year, $214MM with the Tigers. 5:20pm: Heyman hears that the deal is ten total years and worth almost exactly $200MM (Twitter links). Ken Rosenthal of FOX Sports confirms, saying it'll be exactly ten years and $200MM. 4:49pm: Jon Heyman of CBSSports.com hears that it's ... Joey Votto, Reds near long-term deal: report Joey Votto of Etobicoke, Ont., the slugging first baseman for the Cincinnati Reds, is reportedly close to becoming a very weathly man. Joey Votto, Reds sign $225-million extension: report Joey Votto of Etobicoke, Ont., the slugging first baseman for the Cincinnati Reds, has reportedly become a very wealthy man. Joey Votto's Reported New Contract with Cincinnati Reds Takes Him off Market Major league teams in need of a slugging first baseman may have to work hard to develop one themselves. There aren't going to be many good ones available over the next couple of offseasons.  Cincinnati Reds first baseman Joey Votto was set to become a free agent after the 2013 season. Two weeks ago, he told CBSSports.com's Jon Heyman that his preference was for his next contract to be a very ... $225 million: Reds' Joey Votto cashes in Joey Votto is baseball's newest $200 million first baseman. The Cincinnati Reds slugger on Monday agreed to a 10-year, $225 million contract extension, USA Today reported. Reds, Joey Votto discussing contract extension NL club hopes to extend contract of Canadian slugger Votto, Reds sign $225-million extension Joey Votto of Etobicoke, Ont., the slugging first baseman for the Cincinnati Reds, has reportedly become a very wealthy man.
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