That would be a good bet since we might not make the playoffs with Kwan. What was our record with Kwan out of the lineup last season?
Like I've said a thousand times. Before I reject a deal I need to know what the deal consists of.
Thomas is not "usually a platoon".
I don't think this FO gives a single shit about "PR". If they think it's an intelligent move then they'll consider it. Roster timing might play a bigger role than most of us anticipate.
You making a statement about "a bunch of 23-25 yr olds" almost confirms that now might be the best time to recieve the maximum amount of value for Kwan. I wouldn't trade an arm like Miller for 3 Kwans, but the suggested values make it appear like it could work. My guess is that moving Kwan for that type of package would appear genius by this time next year and certainly over the next 4-5.
There isn't much established value to trade which is why Kwan and Clase are the most discussed.
Thomas still doesn't have very good career numbers against RH pitching...
In 1300+ ABs, he's a .680 OPS... Was better in 23 at .719 OPS...
Vs LHP in 570 ABs he's got an .880 OPS...
The dude still has some work to do on hitting right handers better, that an opinion, but a fact...
Another factor is the fact we lack any OBP types to lead off in the organization... Tell me who actually gets on base?
Kwan OBP .358, JRam OBP .335,
Santana had .328 OBP% last season
Naylor was traded, Fry is out... Then the next guys is Brennan at .309... Brennan doesn't take walks... he had what a 5% BB rate... Freeman then Schneeman and people are trying to get rid of Schneeman... Rocchio isn't bad with taking walks, but he hasn't shown he can hit above thr mendoza yet...
We don't have a good lineup without him, on paper... Our veterans would be Santana at age 39... Thomas with those splits I mentioned... We need someone to hit infront of JRam... Whose gonna do that?
Looking at who wants Kwan... It's gonna be contenders... It's not gonna be a rebuilding club... Which makes his return, more prospects/low amount of MLB time... Teams are gonna want Kwan to add to their veterans...
Trading Kwan, regardless of return, even worse if it's a return of a pitcher, will put this team unable to properly score most runs...
This team hit better when someone was on base last season and guys have shit OBP outside of Kwan...
Plus we have JRam for a few more seasons, you gotta keep someone with them especially the best leadoff guy in baseball and one of the better hitters, when healthy, in baseball.
Tell me who leads off if we trade Kwan?