Re: Who would trade Walker?
Posted: 26 Jul 2025 17:29 pm
Always a bright thing to trade someone when they're at their lowest value... 
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Re: Who would trade Walker?
Posted: 26 Jul 2025 17:32 pm
No chance I trade him.
Re: Who would trade Walker?
Posted: 26 Jul 2025 17:39 pm
Re: Who would trade Walker?
Posted: 26 Jul 2025 17:40 pm
Re: Who would trade Walker?
Posted: 26 Jul 2025 17:41 pm
A team isn’t trading for his past performance……it’s hope of future performance. Youth is on his side…….so far
Re: Who would trade Walker?
Posted: 26 Jul 2025 17:43 pm
I do think it's a possibility. I wish he would close off his stance a little more.
That rf/cf gap could be his friend. We shall see.
Re: Who would trade Walker?
Posted: 26 Jul 2025 17:46 pm
He should be generating much more power. He’s basically up there handicapped. They finally got him off of front toe and closed off somewhat, but his base still seems weakriff raff wrote: ↑26 Jul 2025 17:43 pmI do think it's a possibility. I wish he would close off his stance a little more.
That rf/cf gap could be his friend. We shall see.
Re: Who would trade Walker?
Posted: 26 Jul 2025 17:46 pm
Consider this.Dicktar2023 wrote: ↑26 Jul 2025 16:46 pmYeah, maybe. But right this very moment you can sell him as someone who is turning it around, and will benefit from a change of scenery.icon wrote: ↑26 Jul 2025 16:17 pmContenders aren't looking for untapped potential in trades.Dicktar2023 wrote: ↑26 Jul 2025 16:16 pm I would trade him. I would expect a haul of pitching prospects, but if someone offered that, I'd be happy for him to be someone else's problem.
And midseason might be the ideal time.
As a general framework, would you trade Walker to Atlanta for Murphy (both under control for 4 years, I believe)?
Which would then make Crooks shoppable as another high value trade piece.
Imagine Murphy holding down the C position until Bernal arrives.
ATL's outfield is a mess other than Acuna - and they would surely covet Walker.
To be clear, I am not advocating for this but am simply providing a scenario in which trading Walker might be a reasonable move.
Re: Who would trade Walker?
Posted: 26 Jul 2025 17:53 pm
I wouldn’t for a 30 yr old CMelville wrote: ↑26 Jul 2025 17:46 pmConsider this.Dicktar2023 wrote: ↑26 Jul 2025 16:46 pmYeah, maybe. But right this very moment you can sell him as someone who is turning it around, and will benefit from a change of scenery.icon wrote: ↑26 Jul 2025 16:17 pmContenders aren't looking for untapped potential in trades.Dicktar2023 wrote: ↑26 Jul 2025 16:16 pm I would trade him. I would expect a haul of pitching prospects, but if someone offered that, I'd be happy for him to be someone else's problem.
And midseason might be the ideal time.
As a general framework, would you trade Walker to Atlanta for Murphy (both under control for 4 years, I believe)?
Which would then make Crooks shoppable as another high value trade piece.
Imagine Murphy holding down the C position until Bernal arrives.
ATL's outfield is a mess other than Acuna - and they would surely covet Walker.
To be clear, I am not advocating for this but am simply providing a scenario in which trading Walker might be a reasonable move.
Re: Who would trade Walker?
Posted: 26 Jul 2025 17:54 pm
He seems to have figured a little something out. Part of the process.Goldfan wrote: ↑26 Jul 2025 17:46 pmHe should be generating much more power. He’s basically up there handicapped. They finally got him off of front toe and closed off somewhat, but his base still seems weakriff raff wrote: ↑26 Jul 2025 17:43 pmI do think it's a possibility. I wish he would close off his stance a little more.
That rf/cf gap could be his friend. We shall see.
I'm not trading him. Too much potential.
Re: Who would trade Walker?
Posted: 26 Jul 2025 17:55 pm
Re: Who would trade Walker?
Posted: 26 Jul 2025 17:56 pm
The reasons to hold on to him far outweigh the reasons to move him.
Young still possessing high upside
Multiple years of team control
Low $$
RH bat(Short supply)
Obviously anyone can be dealt if you get a great return.
I would consider moving him(along with certain others) if they could land a young cost controlled SP with TOR potential.
And that is unlikely.
Young still possessing high upside
Multiple years of team control
Low $$
RH bat(Short supply)
Obviously anyone can be dealt if you get a great return.
I would consider moving him(along with certain others) if they could land a young cost controlled SP with TOR potential.
And that is unlikely.
Re: Who would trade Walker?
Posted: 26 Jul 2025 18:07 pm
Let's create a more accurate context.Goldfan wrote: ↑26 Jul 2025 17:53 pmI wouldn’t for a 30 yr old CMelville wrote: ↑26 Jul 2025 17:46 pmConsider this.Dicktar2023 wrote: ↑26 Jul 2025 16:46 pmYeah, maybe. But right this very moment you can sell him as someone who is turning it around, and will benefit from a change of scenery.icon wrote: ↑26 Jul 2025 16:17 pmContenders aren't looking for untapped potential in trades.Dicktar2023 wrote: ↑26 Jul 2025 16:16 pm I would trade him. I would expect a haul of pitching prospects, but if someone offered that, I'd be happy for him to be someone else's problem.
And midseason might be the ideal time.
As a general framework, would you trade Walker to Atlanta for Murphy (both under control for 4 years, I believe)?
Which would then make Crooks shoppable as another high value trade piece.
Imagine Murphy holding down the C position until Bernal arrives.
ATL's outfield is a mess other than Acuna - and they would surely covet Walker.
To be clear, I am not advocating for this but am simply providing a scenario in which trading Walker might be a reasonable move.
Would you trade 4 years of Walker for 2 years of a top 5 catcher DH, and then 2 years as a starting 1B/DH?
That is what the next 4 years probably looks like for Murphy.
Re: Who would trade Walker?
Posted: 26 Jul 2025 18:18 pm
Everyone in the roster is available. You'd have to convince those with NTC's. But no one is untouchable right now. It all depends on the return,
At least that would be my mindset. Of course, shop the relievers and ending contracts but listen on anybody. I am not the POBO.
At least that would be my mindset. Of course, shop the relievers and ending contracts but listen on anybody. I am not the POBO.
Re: Who would trade Walker?
Posted: 26 Jul 2025 19:56 pm
JW is only 23 has a lot of potential. Do not trade him.
Re: Who would trade Walker?
Posted: 26 Jul 2025 20:03 pm
dont understand why anyone would trade a 23 yr old who hasnt lived up to potential?...what would be the point,you wouldnt get much and it doest cost you much to hold onto him to find it if he can turn the corner