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Originally Posted by dougdirt
A prospects value should be on what they could do as a major leaguer, not their trade value. He either is a major leaguers of X value right now or he isn't. The fact that he is blocked doesn't change his current ability or future ability to be a major league hitter.
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Disagree. You value a prospect not by what he could do, but what he could/will/might do
when compared to others at his position.
When comparing Alonso's ceiling, floor, and likely production with with the 1B already in the major leagues, in the high minors who're likely to be in the league with him, or the "value" of said prospects below him, Alonso should be negged a bit for Votto's performance. It affects his "value" to the Reds (as a trade piece and as a major leaguer) and as a 1B overall.