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Originally Posted by medford
OK, thanks. I thought he only got 3 options (including the 1st season that didn't count when he got the paper promotion to the big league club after 18 games in the minors). That kind of changes my long term view of him. After next season, the Reds should have a pretty good handle on signing Votto beyond his current 3 year deal. If it looks certain that Votto is going to test the market, you can either trade him, or put Yonder on the bench for a season to take over in 4 years. If it looks like votto will be willing to resign, then you can move Yonder then. Seems like a nice insurance policy on the free agent aspirations and potential free agent worth of Votto.
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If you have less than five years in the minors and are out of options you get a fourth option year.