October 17, 201213 yr No surprise here. Reds outfielder Ryan Ludwick will turn down his $5 million mutual option for 2013, but sources say the Reds will talk about a new deal to keep him in Cincinnati after his big season in 2012. Both sides are very interested in him staying after his terrific season. The Reds understand Ludwick will turn down the option; off the year he had, he would be interested in a multiyear deal. The decision to rebuff the option is a no-brainer after Ludwick hit .275 with 26 home runs and 80 RBI. He also had an .877 OPS. Ludwick's season followed a difficult last year and a half spent in San Diego and Pittisburgh, and GM Walt Jocketty's signing turned out to be one of the best made last winter. Jocketty had Ludwick in St. Louis earlier, so he knew him well. Ludwick had a career-high 37 home runs, 113 RBI and .966 OPS for the Cardinals in 2008, his only All-Star season. Ludwick will turn down $5M option; Reds still hope to re-sign him - CBSSports.com
October 17, 201213 yr Makes sense, perhaps they can sign him to a 2 year deal with option for a 3rd. The Reds dont have anyone better than him right now for that role.
October 17, 201213 yr Personally, I wouldn't go real high for Ludwick, I'd be nice (and fair) and part ways amicably if he declined.
October 17, 201213 yr I wouldn't do anything over 2 years and $15M. That's even stretching it IMO.That's more than I'd spend.
October 17, 201213 yr Give him an extra $1mil. I'm guessing the issue with him is length of the deal more than money. This could be Scott Rolen all over again.
October 17, 201213 yr I'd offer 12 for 2. If he declines they have that leeway in hotstove. That seems reasonable.
October 17, 201213 yr I wouldn't do anything over 2 years and $15M. That's even stretching it IMO. I believe that this is close to what he will be offered.
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