My natural inclination is to minimize risk.
Reading an article like the one circulating
regarding Chapman would drive me, if I were
WJ, to investigate options, and if I could move
AC for what I felt was close to his value
as the premier 2012 NL closer, I pull the trigger.
I like the current Reds.
I'll like them equally as well exchanging AC for
equal value.
What would be criminal, imo. is to sit pat, unless
I could find no trading partner(s).
The question becomes, what constitutes *Close*
enough?
Let's do a poll sort of:
If you wouldn't trade AC before ST, no matter what,
don't comment, further.
If you are nervous and would seek a trade for close to his
2012 value as the elite NL closer, with a willing partner.
who would it be with and for what players.
Last edited by Ga_Red; 02-19-2013 at 11:36 PM.
trade Chapman are you kidding me id say a large portion of reds fans in the stadium come to see aroldis chapman
I'd like to know what people think is equal value for Chapman? Don't even entertain a trade. Just list one guy or two guys you think would be equal in value to Chapman, out of curiosity.
Our planet is a lonely speck in the great enveloping cosmic dark. In our obscurity, in all this vastness, there is no hint that help will come from elsewhere to save us from ourselves. -- Carl Sagan (Pale Blue Dot)
Spring training week one
Trading Chapman isn't going to happen this year especially with the signed OFs in camp
Might as well discuss Chapman's two piece in the SI swimsuit issue it's just as likely to happen
Tom Servo (02-20-2013)
If I'm not mistaken Aroldis didn't make the top 50 in fangraphs trade value rankings last year. Now trade value is in the eye of the beholder and I'm sure several players on the list would be willingly swapped for Chapman right now. But it does speak to the fact that until he shows MLB success as a starter, we don't know for sure it will work out. (I do want him to start)
A guy who has never started an MLB game, only pitching in relief, is gonna see his value reflect that.
Why the heck would anyone trade him?
How about we talk about the crazy brilliant plan that the reds will have in place to limit his innings and to have him pitch in the playoffs
Bring on 2018! #%?*!
The thing about great pitching is you really can never have enough. MLB pitchers who pitch consistently all season long are the exception, not the rule. When one goes down, it pays to have another hungry, young one waiting in the wings. Mike Leake may spend part of this season in the bullpen or AAA, but I'm sure he'll be needed in the Reds rotation at some point. Outperforming one of Cueto, Chapman, Latos, Bailey, or Arroyo is his only choice if he wants to stay in the rotation.
"This field, this game, is a part of our past. It reminds us of all that once was good, and what could be again." -- Terence Mann
I don't see any way they trade Chapman, unless they get Stanton-like value in return, which they won't. He puts butts in the seats, and he's a talking point. He also happens to be a very effective reliever who is a little streaky at times.
I'm still not sold on him becoming a starter until he develops a curve or a decent changeup. We'll see how it goes... If it goes that way.
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