11-10-2021, 06:10 PM
(11-10-2021, 04:10 PM)plantmanky Wrote: Had the Reds been able to keep Miley, I 100% trade Castillo. Castillo has proven that he is a #3 at best, cant pitch well to mid June, and just isnt going to be a top tier pitcher. Its going to cost more than he is worth to resign him, so get what you can now for him.
On Winker, I dont think he has much value, he cant play more than half a season. Maybe an AL team looking for a cheaper DH. I do agree with you he is going to be to expensive to resign, so best to get something for him.
Castillo is at least a number 2. He's a solid one without the rocky start. Plus he's 28 with virtually no injury history and 2 years left at a manageable salary. That's a guy that someone will pay for. Rumor is the Mariners are interested, and that farm system is juiced to the gills.
I think Winker's offensive value is going to get them something useful. My view on their next year of any real possibility of contending is 2024. Greene, Lodolo, and Ashcraft should all be in the majors by then, and the salaries of Votto, Suarez, and Moustakas will all be off the books. Winker will have one year left on his deal by then, which is only going to go up with each year of arbitration.
If they aren't going to be serious about winning this year, then there's no reason not to dump any player that can get value in return. Winker, Castillo, maybe a ham sandwich for Gray. Anyone not names Stephenson or India should be up for discussion.
