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A middle of the order catcher is inherently more valuable than a SS with a questionable stick. It's one of the extra little pieces that allows a team to cheat a little on offense at another position.
In other words, a catcher like Mesoraco would allow a team to play a SS like Iglesias.
So the question then becomes, which is rarer: a SS like Iglesias or a catcher like Mesoraco.
Right now, that's a fairly obvious answer.
I don't want to trade Mesoraco. I'm giddily anticipating his major league debut.
What about dealing a major leaguer? You could unblock Mes and get some value in return.
Iglesias was called up this morning.
I think it's a really astute move by the Sox.
Iglesias will likely never hit all that well. But, right now, they can claim he's young for the league and insist that all he needs are reps and strength. Meanwhile, over the next two or three years, his trade value is still solid and might perhaps net them a better overall piece.
If they'd have played him at the proper league, he'd be Miguel Rojas.
Mesoraco is one of the few prospects I would be very reluctant to trade unless the haul was gigantic and I don't think Iglesias is enough.
Catchers who are good behind the plate and can hit are a very rare breed. It remains to be seen if that will be Mez at the Show, but he has a good shot.