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mattfeet · 11-15-2012, 12:41 PM

I'd be ok with a 5yr/$75MM extension above his current deal. That'll give him team control through 2022 (pick up $13MM team option in 2017), at which point he'll be "only" 35. If his bat continues to improve every year (at least HR totals), he could become quite a force in just 1-2 more years.

-Matt

11-15-2012, 12:41 PM	#5
mattfeet Moderator Join Date: May 2007 Posts: 1,382	Re: should Bruce be given a long term contract like Votto I'd be ok with a 5yr/$75MM extension above his current deal. That'll give him team control through 2022 (pick up $13MM team option in 2017), at which point he'll be "only" 35. If his bat continues to improve every year (at least HR totals), he could become quite a force in just 1-2 more years. -Matt