Think the Carrasco rumors were real? Really, really against moving a SP - and especially Carrasco. I don't think the offense is so broke that they need to kill the SP depth to fix it.
Also sort of wonder if guys like EGon, Bradley, JRam, RPerez, Kaminsky have any value. Wonder if you could put together a package that didn't include Frazier/Bradley and still get something decent in return. Probably a pipe dream.
what's the value of a Naquin in a trade, is he considered a small "piece" or just more of a "filler"
Absolutely real.
The guys you listed just don't have the clout a guy like CC does in terms of acquiring ready talent on a long-term deal.
CC does, so that's where the pieces start to fit together. I'd hate to lose him, but this organization has a reputation for developing pitchers. It will rely on that to recover.
Frazier has taken a quantum leap forward in the second half. OPS up 250 points to .989, however he hasn't been launching more HRs but putting up much better ABs. Best part, he has cut down on his Ks big time, with a 33/38 walk/Ks in 48 games since the break. Really cool to see.And then he hits #15 a few innings later
Might want them to get to AA before we worry about that. Bradley looks like a beast but has work to do on his Ks before he moves much faster (already at full season at 19 is pretty quick anyway). Nelly is a big guy but have to see how he handles what is arguably the biggest jump in the minors (high A to AA). So far he is struggling. Enough hard throwing guys in AA that we will see if he has the bat speed.Does Bobby Bradley and/or Nellie Rodriguez have a legitimate MLB future? Can they co-exist?
Frazier has taken a quantum leap forward in the second half. OPS up 250 points to .989, however he hasn't been launching more HRs but putting up much better ABs. Best part, he has cut down on his Ks big time, with a 33/38 walk/Ks in 48 games since the break. Really cool to see.
If he keeps this up he should move way up the rankings, he has been raking. Can't see anything not to like- I'll have to try and dig up his sacrifice bunt numbers.Crazy thing about his HR #'s, for me at least since I've been following the minors all year long, was that it took him a month to hit #1. I remember articles came out early on in the minor league season asking where his power went. I think he should rise up to the top 30 in the various prospect rankings if he keeps this up for the rest of the season, but I'm biased. Hard to think he is still just 20, too, and doing this in a very pitcher friendly league.
Crazy thing about his HR #'s, for me at least since I've been following the minors all year long, was that it took him a month to hit #1. I remember articles came out early on in the minor league season asking where his power went. I think he should rise up to the top 30 in the various prospect rankings if he keeps this up for the rest of the season, but I'm biased. Hard to think he is still just 20, too, and doing this in a very pitcher friendly league.
I think his development of pitch recognition has really allowed him to become a real well-rounded hitter. He used to be an extreme pull hitter, like most kids, just trying to crush fastballs out of the park. But now, his willingness to see a pitch a little longer, lay off it or drive it into RF, will allow him to really tap into that power with his 80 bat speed-- I truly haven't seen a reputable scouting report that said he doesn't have 80 bat speed, which is crazy. Cutting down his strikeouts by 51 thus far is also a really great development, could you imagine if Bobby Bradley has that jump in development next season?