Earlier this year, rumors emerged out of Cincinnati that the Cincinnati Reds had previously discussed a massive contract extension with shortstop Elly De La Cruz, but the talks didn't go anywhere. Reds president of baseball operations Nick Krall stated that the team offered De La Cruz a contract that would make him the highest-paid player in Reds history, but he turned that down. But this isn't saying much, as the highest-paid player in Reds history is Joey Votto, who signed a 10-year, $225 million deal well over a decade ago. If the Reds offered De La Cruz a contract anywhere close to this value, it would have been disrespectful to the young superstar. He's likely going to sign a deal worth over $400 million if he makes it to free agency. Elly De La Cruz Had Dinner With Agent Scott Boras in Cincinnati Apr 14, 2025; Los Angeles, California, USA; Sports agent Scott Boras talks on a cell phone before a game between the Colrorado Rockies and Los Angeles Dodgers at Dodger Stadium.…