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trade Javier Baez and Albert Almora for Jose Fernandez of the Marlins?
This ought to be interesting. opcorn:
This ought to be interesting. opcorn:
trade Javier Baez and Albert Almora for Jose Fernandez of the Marlins?
This ought to be interesting. opcorn:
Without a doubt
I really need to sticky a thread for shit like this.
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Solves our pitching problem but then creates a positional problem
trade Javier Baez and Albert Almora for Jose Fernandez of the Marlins?
This ought to be interesting. opcorn:
Well, I don't think either team would make the trade at this point. Fernandez was fantastic last year but there are a lot of players who are very good year 1 and then struggle. So, personally, I would want to see more from him first. Additionally, his "out pitch" is his curve ball and curve balls often put lots of stress on arms.
As for Baez and Almora, I really want to see what Baez does in AAA specifically with regard to his K%. If he doesn't get that below 25% it could be a big problem in the majors. Also, I want to see if he stays at SS. If he fixes his issues with K's and stays at SS there's no way I'm trading him. There are basically never SS who hit the way he does. You're talking about 2 out of the past 10-15 years in A-Rod and Tulow and he might be a better hitter than Tulow. Almora needs to show he is certain to stay in CF. If he gets pushed to LF then he doesn't have nearly the same value.
Overall, I'd say no at this point. Pitchers are inherently risky. I'd prefer to have your hitters in place and then worry about finding the pitching. Additionally, you never know what later round pitchers will bubble up over the next 2 years. Seattle's Walker for example was a 2nd round pick as were plenty of other currently high prospects. Plus, if you're building in stages, which is to say 65 wins -> 75 wins -> 85 wins -> WS contender, I don't believe you need a #1 to be an 85 win team. If you can find two #2 starters, and some decent #3/4 pitchers to fill out your rotation your team will be on equal footing to a team with a true ace but crummy #4/5 starters. That wont help you in the playoffs where you go down to 3 man rotations but like I said you build in stages.
Well, that's your viewpoint as a Cubs fan. Turn it around.
If you are a Marlin GM, are you willing to trade off your potential ACE who could have a sophomoric slump for a teams top prospects?
Well ignoring the reality that you can't trade Bryant for another six months, I would still think Baez is the guy the Marlins would want. They drafted a third baseman in Moran last year. Also Baez and Almora would provide Florida kids to market for them. Also Baez tends to rate higher since he plays SS. I would guess that it starts with Baez in all honesty. Either way there is no way either team pulls the trigger on a deal like this. Too much risk for it to blow up in the face of either team.To get Fernandez it would start at Bryant, if he's not in there is NO CHANCE the Marlins trade him
Well ignoring the reality that you can't trade Bryant for another six months, I would still think Baez is the guy the Marlins would want. They drafted a third baseman in Moran last year. Also Baez and Almora would provide Florida kids to market for them. Also Baez tends to rate higher since he plays SS. I would guess that it starts with Baez in all honesty. Either way there is no way either team pulls the trigger on a deal like this. Too much risk for it to blow up in the face of either team.
If we could add to it and get Stanton as well, that'd be pretty sweet, too. Even though I want to see what Baez can/can't do for us.
They would be solid additions though. Could you imagine watching Stanton hit bombs in Wrigley?
Well ignoring the reality that you can't trade Bryant for another six months, I would still think Baez is the guy the Marlins would want. They drafted a third baseman in Moran last year. Also Baez and Almora would provide Florida kids to market for them. Also Baez tends to rate higher since he plays SS. I would guess that it starts with Baez in all honesty. Either way there is no way either team pulls the trigger on a deal like this. Too much risk for it to blow up in the face of either team.