"Prince Fielder signing with Detroit means the chances of Joey Votto re-signing with the Reds are hovering just above zero, right?

While that is probably correct, I don't think it's an absolute lock that Votto doesn't re-up. The Reds are in no position to give him a nine-year, $214 million deal like the Tigers gave Fielder.

But I think they could swing a shorter deal at an average annual salary close to what Fielder is getting ($23.7 million). Maybe four or five years. Would Votto be willing to do that? I don't know, but he chose a three-year deal over longer one when he signed last year."