Free agency estimators indicate his price may be lower than expected. Does that matter?
We all like Johnny Cueto. Like, like-like him. Watching him celebrate his World Series championship with the Royals was like watching your dream girl date a guy smarter, richer, funnier, and better-looking than you. The good news is, that relationship is now likely over for good.
The Reds never really seriously entertained, at least not publicly, a long-term deal for Cueto. He had set himself up for a major payday, something north of $150 million.