11-09-2023, 07:18 PM
I just hope, if and when he is traded, Reds fans don't go crazy like they did when Winker was traded. That dude is on his way OUT of baseball at this point, glad we cashed in when we did and got who we got!
With that said, I'm just not sure how much trade value he has. He had a nice rookie season, then back-to-back poor to mediocre seasons. Yes, he brings leadership and other intangibles but there's a reason he's sort of the odd guy out with all these infield call ups that have been better or on par. He doesn't defend that well up the middle, he is an average to below average 2B. His defense plays better at 3B but no way am I benching Marte over him when Marte's ceiling is much higher. I guess you could use him as a quasi Kyle Farmer utility type between 2B and 3B with some DH sprinkled in. But again, he hasn't hit well in some time and I would expect more out of a guy who DH a third of the time than what his bat provides. I feel like THAT guy is Steer.
If he is traded as the centerpiece with a middling prospect, don't expect a good return, at least on face value at first. If he is a part of a package with a higher tier prospect or two, then expect a good starter with control in return.
With that said, I'm just not sure how much trade value he has. He had a nice rookie season, then back-to-back poor to mediocre seasons. Yes, he brings leadership and other intangibles but there's a reason he's sort of the odd guy out with all these infield call ups that have been better or on par. He doesn't defend that well up the middle, he is an average to below average 2B. His defense plays better at 3B but no way am I benching Marte over him when Marte's ceiling is much higher. I guess you could use him as a quasi Kyle Farmer utility type between 2B and 3B with some DH sprinkled in. But again, he hasn't hit well in some time and I would expect more out of a guy who DH a third of the time than what his bat provides. I feel like THAT guy is Steer.
If he is traded as the centerpiece with a middling prospect, don't expect a good return, at least on face value at first. If he is a part of a package with a higher tier prospect or two, then expect a good starter with control in return.
