Jose Reyes didn’t express joy to be playing in Colorado last year when he was traded from the Blue Jays, but now what city he plays baseball in is the least of his worries. Reyes is set to stand trial for domestic abuse, and could potentially be ineligible to remain in the United States.
Michael Wildes, a former federal prosecutor, told The New York Daily News that Reyes could potentially get the boot from the country if he’s not a U.S. citizen.
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"Domestic violence can see an individual get deported if he or she is not a U.S. citizen,” said Wildes. “Once punished, the government has the authority to remove an individual for a crime involving moral turpitude and aggravated felony. It can be a very fast track for immigration officials to issue a removal proceeding. The only way to prevent removal is to be exonerated or have the charges dismissed, or if the government believes it's a "he said, she said" matter. I would hope Mr. Reyes has a good immigration lawyer."
Chances are he does. Reyes has made $92 million in his MLB career per Spotrac.com, and is set to make $22 million per season through 2019. That’s where the Rockies come in. They dealt away Troy Tulowitzki, and took Reyes on in part to absorb his bad salary, increase the quality of their prospect haul, and eventually ship Reyes to a contender to free the money up.
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There’s almost no chance now that the Rockies will find a trade partner for a 32-year-old shortstop who hasn’t hit .300 in three years, whose power has dipped into single-digit home runs, and whose speed is declining, and will also likely be suspended. At this point, the Rockies’ best chance of escaping his terrible deal is the United States government.
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