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Trade Joey Votto for Bryce Harper
Oct 7, 2014; San Francisco, CA, USA; Washington Nationals left fielder Bryce Harper hits a solo home run against the San Francisco Giants in the 7th inning during game four of the 2014 NLDS baseball playoff game at AT&T Park. Mandatory Credit: Kyle Terada-USA TODAY Sports
Yeah, I know this one can’t happen, but it makes some sense on both sides. Let us count the ways:
- Washington Nationals first baseman Adam LaRoche is looking at a $15-million extension, or a $2-million buyout. He’s gone, in other words, so the Nats could be looking for a first baseman.
- Joey Votto is a first baseman who can hit, when he’s healthy.
- The Reds need a left fielder (see above).
- Bryce Harper is a left fielder who has worn out some of his welcome with a cocky attitude.
- The Reds owe Votto a lot of money and are a middle-class team.
- The Nationals don’t owe Harper very much money and are an upper-class team who can afford Votto.
- This type of trade is fun to talk about.
OK, so there are some good reasons for the Reds and Nats to consider a blockbuster like this, but it can’t happen.
It violates my “no splash” rule. Votto is practically a DH at this point. The Kansas City Royals are in the ALCS.
It can’t happen. That would be like the Reds trading for Ken Griffey, Jr., in his prime, or something.
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