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Originally Posted by texasdave
Quoting John McEnroe, "You cannot be serious?!". David Wright is certainly worth more than Aroldis Chapman.
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In a vacuum, sure.
If Wright and Chapman had identical contracts you could argue Wright is more valuable, particularly if Chapman is to remain in the pen. But the contracts aren't equal - the Reds have Chapman under control through 2016 and Wright's contract only runs through 2013. Even if the Reds were able to secure a LTC with Wright they'd have to pay him fair market value and I think you could make a very strong argument Chapman offers far more value at his arbitration prices than Wright at full market value.
The idea of dealing Chapman, Hamilton and Cingrani / Corcino for one year of Wright is the height of insanity.