Post by Brandon (Twins) (LM) on Dec 24, 2013 16:03:48 GMT
Votto being dealt in a salary dump/depth move? Ha
Middlebrooks lost his job, Gordon only has 2 seasons in which he has eclipsed 20 HR and just one season above .300. Brentz is a solid prospect and might get a shot in Boston at some point this year, and Barnes is a pretty good prospect himself, but 4 pieces who are pretty good/average isn't worth Votto, no matter the salary.
Veto
C Gary Sanchez
1B Dominic Smith
2B
3B Miguel Sano
SS Carlos Correa
OF Byron Buxton
OF Austin Meadows
OF
UT
Post by Troy (Cubs) (LM) on Dec 24, 2013 17:59:08 GMT
Middlebrooks hit 227/271 last season. He has a job ATM but not when Drew resigns, Which all sign point too. Even if he does start, how good is he? The prospects are decent. Barnes and Brentz have potential. Gordon at this point is an above average OF. Votto has lost his power. His average and OBP are studly, but he has only hit like 36 HR over the past 2 seasons combined. I believe he will get back to 30+ HR's. Regardless, I don't like to see superstars traded for a marginal return, which this is. Votto is a top fantasy player overall, and quite frankly, he is one of very few players who are worth his 20M contract. I definitely think Reds can get a much better deal, and that this is a little too lopsided of a traded for Votto.
Middlebrooks has a job. Bogaets will play SS and middlebrooks 3B. You guys approved holiday as a dump and he was the best LF in baseball last year
In fairness, Murphy is a top fantasy 2B. Holiday will also play the season at 34 years old. I also discourage members from arguing in the trade threads. More than willing to discuss it in the chat/PM.