Reds/Jays blockbuster

[Dan Wood]

Reds get
CI Flores, Jesus, $1m (2013) (he's a catcher)
OF Reddick, Josh, $0.5m (P-n/a) - should be (p-2013)
OF Jay, Jon, $0.5m (P-2013)
RP Marmol, Carlos, $3.5m (2014)
MI Valdespin, Jordany, $0.5m (P-n/a)

for

OF Upton, Justin, $6.5m (2015)
+ money in 2013 to cover the difference

Reds do this for several reasons. One, can't root for a Brave, just not in me. Two, we get two above average young players who may not have the ceiling of Upton but perform none the less. It gives us some depth should Eaton start in AAA, should Hamilton have some eye issues. Also should Upton reach his alleged ceiling (not buying anymore - see the annual disappointment that is his brother BJ ) then it would be fiscally impossible for us to allot that much salary to one player again. Thank you Daniel for the talks.

[Daniel]

Jays agree. I am not the biggest fan of Upton but I think playing on Atlanta will help him big time and having his brother around will hopefully help as well. Thanks for the negotiations Dan.

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[Corey]

Ill be the lone veto.  I find this outrageous value for Upton.

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[NickF]

that is a lot for upton, but i also think he will be better this year so