Votto was a longtime True Cardinal and will be missed. Was a lot of fun watching him decide to hit for power again this year, and I could see him doing a Nelson Cruz for the next few years.
It really is too bad that this happened. As you say, he's one of the most marketable players in the game otherwise, and loves engaging with fans on social media.
I think it could go either way. Puig has been blackballed and hasn’t been convicted of anything. He’s also not close to as good as Bauer. I think successful legal action would have to be taken against Bauer for him to get the Puig treatment.
Because it makes me sad to see players who used to be good trying and failing to keep it going. I like the aesthetics of a career arc like Seager's that doesn't have bad years at the end.