Getty Images Sources tell the Cincinnati Enquirer’s John Fay and FOXSports.com’s Ken Rosenthal that Ryan Ludwick is still considering whether to take the Reds’ offer or sign for a bit more money elsewhere.
The Mets are one of the teams considering Ludwick, while the Reds are believed to be offering him a two-year deal worth $6 million-$7 million per year.
Ludwick hit .275/.346/.531 with 26 homers and 80 RBI in 422 at-bats for the Reds last season He also homered three times in the five-game NLDS loss to the Giants. In this market, those numbers would seem to be worth more in the neighborhood of $8 million-$10 million per year. However, Ludwick’s history of inconsistency, combined with the age and mediocre defense, appear to have cut into his market.
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- sportsfan69 - Dec 6, 2012 at 2:44 PM
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Ryan,
Think about this, if you stay in Cincinnati you’re a starter. Hitting in a ballpark that’s hitter friendly and with a great group of guys and a wonderful fan base. I hope you stay.
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- 78mu - Dec 7, 2012 at 12:55 PM
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The best thing to happen to him was getting out of Petco and into GAB. I doubt he doesn’t realize it also and would be shocked to see him leave.
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- tastybasslines - Dec 6, 2012 at 4:39 PM
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With Victorino getting 13 MM a year for 3 years, I find it hard to believe that Ludwick is only worth half of that. I think there are much better deals out there for him. How did BJ Upton get 15 mill a year for 5?? He has been as inconsistent as they come. I think he deserves more like 16-17 for 2 and 22 for 3.
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- bigdinla - Dec 6, 2012 at 6:06 PM
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Is Jordan Heyward Jason’s brother?
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- bharr170 - Dec 6, 2012 at 7:21 PM
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Just because a lot of teams throw a lot of STUPID money around doesn’t mean that the Reds have to to be able to win.
This is one of the many reasons why I love this team.
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- fraleyr - Dec 7, 2012 at 9:22 AM
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come on luddy dont string us along and break our hearts
