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Reid would be crazy to accept $15m over 10 years. If I were advising him I would recommend seeking a 4-5 year deal for enough money to set you up for life (something like $10m over 5 years). Then truly cash in at age 27-28 (ie. his absolute prime years) when he could break the bank as a free agent.You've got to think of it like this.
1/ If you were Reid, what would you want? $15-20 million over 10 years.
2/ If Reid was ours. What would we want.
He would take 3 first rounders and someone like Holmes. If he decides to come back to Vic, someone will have to sell the farm.
It would be the biggest trade in history. He's better off staying where he is.
10 year deals for someone of his age are not in the players best interest.