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You really haven't been paying attention the past month if you think that.
He ended last year well too. Then regressed. Too small of a sample size yet
You really haven't been paying attention the past month if you think that.
He ended last year well too. Then regressed. Too small of a sample size yet
You are saying he was good in April?
It should be explored but we ask for the Moon and Saturn in return.
At least Saturn has rings
I don't think the Cubs are assuming he will decline. They are probably projecting him to be more valuable as he grows into power (whenever that happens) but because he's still pre-arb at the moment and has four full years of control left after this one, there's a financial factor that would boost whatever trade package you get back. Therefore you can make a case that he's more valuable now, before arbitration has taken effect, and that will boost your trade return while the other team assumes the risk that he simply falls off a cliff. I doubt that will happen though.
At least Saturn has rings
He says everyone but Castro, Shark, and Rizzo is available at the trade deadline but it would take a big trade to take away LaHair. The Cubs like the idea of LaHair and Rizzo both in the lineup.
I understand that the :cubs: aren't assuming that, but brett is/was.
This is an interesting propsition because the Cubs have several options whether they keep him or explore trading him. The benefits of trading him are obvious -- bring in two top-tier prospects or several with lower ceilings in order to flesh out the farm system. It's apparent this team is nowhere close to competing for a championship, regardless if Castro is the centerpiece or not.
As good as Castro is right now and as good as he can be, I'm sure many of us will agree he's not a cornerstone piece to a lineup. His defense is atrocious, he lacks the patience (right now, at least) to develop a high OBP, and his power is more than likely two or three years away to being fully developed. I posted a few weeks ago that if Castro turned into a Derek Jeter-type with shittier defense and less leadership (.300/360/.475 with 20/20 potential), I'd be perfectly fine with that.
That aside, if the Cubs keep him, they absolutely need to look at moving him to second or a corner outfield spot. Defense isn't something that just magically improves. He's a black hole at short, despite the Web Gem he busted out last night. But like the article suggested, his trade value and overall value to the franchise deminishes because he wouldn't be playing at a premium position.
Ultimately, it just depends on how the Cubs value Castro in terms of his importance to their future. Right now, he's just a good player on a horrific team. If he was able to land a cache of prospects from a deep farm system, say Toronto, Atlanta, Seattle or Texas, that could improve their future in multiple positions, you absolutely have to look at it.
This. Of course you explore it, if you can get something like say Banuelos, Betances, and a Gary Sanchez/Austin Romine from the Yankees you strongly consider it, I wouldn't sell him off for anything less then 3 top specs and maybe a mid level included in the deal, hell probably even more included the kids 22 with years of control and there is a high ceiling, with 2 successful years under his belt. Gimmie a large package and you can have Castro.Yet you voted no..........
Always nice to see d3a come in and not understand what's going on.
I want a guaranteed World Series win in this trade, or at least another team's rings so we can pretend we did it
This. Of course you explore it, if you can get something like say Banuelos, Betances, and a Gary Sanchez/Austin Romine from the Yankees you strongly consider it, I wouldn't sell him off for anything less then 3 top specs and maybe a mid level included in the deal, hell probably even more included the kids 22 with years of control and there is a high ceiling, with 2 successful years under his belt. Gimmie a large package and you can have Castro.
Give me a couple top pitching spects and a B to B+ position player..I'd have to think really hard about turning it down...Atlanta/Seattle..I'm looking in your direction
As much as everyone wants to like Castro, he's a commodity and an asset. If you can turn that asset into multiple assets in a position(s) of need...you have to look at it
Give me a couple top pitching spects and a B to B+ position player..I'd have to think really hard about turning it down...Atlanta/Seattle..I'm looking in your direction
As much as everyone wants to like Castro, he's a commodity and an asset. If you can turn that asset into multiple assets in a position(s) of need...you have to look at it
Yet you voted no..........
Always nice to see d3a come in and not understand what's going on.
Call me paranoid but I want no part of any pitcher Atlanta is willing to give up. I agree with your premise though.