17 days til Spring Training... Bernie weighs in on Donovan

[The Nard]

I still can’t see the logic of trading your arguably best player on the team (albeit, not a superstar), for good prospects. Hear me out

Donovan at 28-29, has probably up to 5 more years of good production. He’s valuable no matter where he plays. you know what you got with this player, and can expect more. Now, you trade him for a group of prospects that, as you know, have probably a 50-50 shot at succeeding in the Majors. And that may still take 2-3 more seasons to “find out”.

I don’t know about you, but I wouldn’t run a club that way. Now, open the purse strings and find a good rh-hitting outfielder, and let’s play ball - competitive

But - if Donovan d3clines an extension - trade him at the break

[Talkin' Baseball]

I still can’t see the logic of trading your arguably best player on the team (albeit, not a superstar), for good prospects. Hear me out

Donovan at 28-29, has probably up to 5 more years of good production. He’s valuable no matter where he plays. you know what you got with this player, and can expect more. Now, you trade him for a group of prospects that, as you know, have probably a 50-50 shot at succeeding in the Majors. And that may still take 2-3 more seasons to “find out”.

I don’t know about you, but I wouldn’t run a club that way. Now, open the purse strings and find a good rh-hitting outfielder, and let’s play ball - competitive

But - if Donovan d3clines an extension - trade him at the break

Maybe he has already declined an extension. They did approach him last offseason.

[ramfandan]

I still can’t see the logic of trading your arguably best player on the team (albeit, not a superstar), for good prospects. Hear me out

Donovan at 28-29, has probably up to 5 more years of good production. He’s valuable no matter where he plays. you know what you got with this player, and can expect more. Now, you trade him for a group of prospects that, as you know, have probably a 50-50 shot at succeeding in the Majors. And that may still take 2-3 more seasons to “find out”.

I don’t know about you, but I wouldn’t run a club that way. Now, open the purse strings and find a good rh-hitting outfielder, and let’s play ball - competitive

But - if Donovan d3clines an extension - trade him at the break

Maybe he has already declined an extension. They did approach him last offseason.

Ahh Talkin' Baseball , finally another poster who has thought of the possibility that Donovan does not wish an extension . I mentioned this a few times yet it hasn't gotten any traction. Some of those wanting Donovan retained often say ... Keep him and extend him . We just don't know if Donovan is open to that rather than testing free agency . As you said, the subject was reportedly discussed a year ago and we did not hear if there was mutual interest. If he doesn't want an extension with St. Louis , then that should change the dynamics of retaining him this year . Get the best deal for him now while healthy .

[Talkin' Baseball]

I still can’t see the logic of trading your arguably best player on the team (albeit, not a superstar), for good prospects. Hear me out

Donovan at 28-29, has probably up to 5 more years of good production. He’s valuable no matter where he plays. you know what you got with this player, and can expect more. Now, you trade him for a group of prospects that, as you know, have probably a 50-50 shot at succeeding in the Majors. And that may still take 2-3 more seasons to “find out”.

I don’t know about you, but I wouldn’t run a club that way. Now, open the purse strings and find a good rh-hitting outfielder, and let’s play ball - competitive

But - if Donovan d3clines an extension - trade him at the break

Maybe he has already declined an extension. They did approach him last offseason.

Ahh Talkin' Baseball , finally another poster who has thought of the possibility that Donovan does not wish an extension . I mentioned this a few times yet it hasn't gotten any traction. Some of those wanting Donovan retained often say ... Keep him and extend him . We just don't know if Donovan is open to that rather than testing free agency . As you said, the subject was reportedly discussed a year ago and we did not hear if there was mutual interest. If he doesn't want an extension with St. Louis , then that should change the dynamics of retaining him this year . Get the best deal for him now while healthy .

You can be certain that has not escaped the attention of Donovan, or his agent, how many teams are interested in his services.

[OldRed]

Something has to happen. They can't have Donovan, Gorman, Nootbaar and JJ all on the team.