Reds' Cueto on Scherzer's megadeal: 'If it was me, I'd ask for $300 million'
Johnny Cueto has money on his mind heading into spring training.
The Cincinnati Reds righty is entering the final year of his current contract and could be one of the big names hitting the free-agent market next winter. His preference is to remain in Cincinnati, but he expects to be paid handsomely no matter which route he decides to take.
"I would love to stay. I want to stay," Cueto told the Cincinnati Enquirer's John Fay.
Reds general manager Walt Jocketty has already publicly stated he's not sure if he'll be able to extend Cueto, whose contract demands could be outrageous if he can win 20 games for a second consecutive season.
Fay also asked Cueto about the seven-year, $210-million contract the Washington Nationals inked Max Scherzer to this winter, and his response must have been alarming to potential suitors.
"If it was me, I'd ask for $300 million," Cueto stated.
The 29-year-old will make $10 million in 2015 and owns a career 85-57 record with a 3.27 ERA and 1.19 WHIP.