I really like the idea of acquiring Stanton. The package Hoff speculates it would take to acquire Stanton is way less than I figured it would cost the Reds to acquire Stanton. If the Marlins are taking offers, I hope Walt is calling.
I really like the idea of acquiring Stanton. The package Hoff speculates it would take to acquire Stanton is way less than I figured it would cost the Reds to acquire Stanton. If the Marlins are taking offers, I hope Walt is calling.
Any trade for Giancarlo would have to top Profar + a few other high-end prospects. Something like Stephenson/Chapman/Ludwick would get the discussion moving. Not sure Walt would pull that trigger.
Old school 1983 (05-06-2013)
There's absolutely no reason for Miami to trade Stanton this year, and likely next year. They would have to be wildly overwhelmed. That package isn't close to enough.
mth123 (05-06-2013)
I think that'd be more than enough. Keep in mind Stanton's stock has dipped just a touch since the start of the season. Numbers are down (SSS, yeah) and another injury to log in the books. He'll still require a mega-deal, sure, but the league's best closer, a ML-ready top-30 prospect lefty starter and Hamilton would most definitely be an overpay.
I think he'll get dealt at this year's deadline, unless he totally flops between now and then. Also, don't think that Miami doesn't have money to take on someone like Ludwick, or at least a portion of his contract. There's money there, and at some point Miami will have to start bringing in a few vets who can actually produce. Ludwick plus some cash woudn't be the worst throw-in guy to bring back in a trade.
Stopped reading there. Lutz is only big in size, not value.Lutz would be a big part of the package that the Reds would send to Miami.
Norm Chortleton (05-07-2013)
If we can resign Choo, I'd definitely be all about trading Hamilton to get Stanton. Probably the only player I wouldn't include for him would be Stephenson (or MLB players, which would defeat the purpose of us trading for more players).
I'd offer Hamilton and Corcino plus whatever to start and see what happened from there.
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I put Hamilton in that hypothetical deal whether Choo stays or not.
Stanton is overrated. I see him as "BJ Upton" v2.0
I'd prefer a more all-around LF. Bruce already has the power with strikeout role filled up.
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