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blackinkbiz wrote: ↑26 Jul 2025 15:40 pm

Goldfan wrote: ↑26 Jul 2025 15:26 pm This would seem to be the most intriguing question on the entire ML roster. Do you give up on the POTENTIAL now?
Still very young. Giant of a man who has gotten noticeably better in OF
Play POBO

I wouldn't trade him simply because his value is likely lower than ever. He's shown some flashes of putting it together this season and I really like the new stance. Of course, he's still putting up 0 fers like last night too often.

But he and Wetherholt are essentially the same age. That shows you just how young he was when brought up--which was definitely too soon.

Goldfan wrote: ↑26 Jul 2025 16:05 pm

Melville wrote: ↑26 Jul 2025 15:59 pm Yes - dependent on the return.

If he turns out to be a
.275
25-30HR
90RBI
Player then I’d assume no one trades him……how far below those numbers is he not tradeable.
What if he’s
.275
15HR, 65-70 RBI Player?
I would trade him.

Melville wrote: ↑26 Jul 2025 17:46 pm

Dicktar2023 wrote: ↑26 Jul 2025 16:46 pm

icon wrote: ↑26 Jul 2025 16:17 pm

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.

Contenders aren't looking for untapped potential in trades.

Yeah, 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.

Consider this.
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.

scoutyjones2 wrote: ↑27 Jul 2025 10:47 am

Goldfan wrote: ↑26 Jul 2025 16:05 pm

Melville wrote: ↑26 Jul 2025 15:59 pm Yes - dependent on the return.

If he turns out to be a
.275
25-30HR
90RBI
Player then I’d assume no one trades him……how far below those numbers is he not tradeable.
What if he’s
.275
15HR, 65-70 RBI Player?
I would trade him.

Don't forget, he's a horrible defender. So if he can't hit, what's his value?

rockondlouie wrote: ↑27 Jul 2025 10:49 am

scoutyjones2 wrote: ↑27 Jul 2025 10:47 am

Goldfan wrote: ↑26 Jul 2025 16:05 pm

Melville wrote: ↑26 Jul 2025 15:59 pm Yes - dependent on the return.

If he turns out to be a
.275
25-30HR
90RBI
Player then I’d assume no one trades him……how far below those numbers is he not tradeable.
What if he’s
.275
15HR, 65-70 RBI Player?
I would trade him.

Don't forget, he's a horrible defender. So if he can't hit, what's his value?

-7 DRS now, he's regressing big time in RF