Rosenthal: Nats considering Bruce
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Rosenthal: Nats considering Bruce
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I'll take a Victor Robles, please.Quote:
Originally Posted by OhioRiverBarge
good, let there be a bidding war, push up the return
OPS down 72 points since June 22.
And Walt continues to do nothing (except fire pitching coaches).
If they mishandle having the best trade chip on July 1st and hold on to him too long it will be an epic fail. Like, The Illiad sized epic.Quote:
Originally Posted by BluegrassRedleg
Hyperbole much? LolQuote:
Originally Posted by RedTeamGo!
Reds don't have to trade Bruce this year. It would be nice but doesn't have to be done. And that would be OK.
I agree in theory. But the reason to hang on was to rebuild value. That's done, so strike while the iron is hot. If he falls off a cliff its another opportunity lost to add talent. Looks to me like the slump has already begun.Quote:
Originally Posted by WrongVerb
It does look like he is going into a slide hopefully it is not like last year especially before the trade deadlineQuote:
Originally Posted by BluegrassRedleg
He does it every year (some are just worse than others). My guess is he drops another 50(+) points by the end of July and the trade him for pittance.Quote:
Originally Posted by InsaneinthBrame
Yeah, I think comparing it to the Illiod was pretty clearly hyperbole...Quote:
Originally Posted by WrongVerb
It is very probable Bruce's value was at its peak on July 1. If we get to the deadline and Bruce suffers a month long slump (Who would honestly be surprised?) his value will be much lower, and it will be low this offseason. I am truly amazed people don't see this.
I see it. But much of your point seems to be predicated on the idea that there is a viable market for Bruce RIGHT NOW, which we don't know to be the case.Quote:
Originally Posted by RedTeamGo!
I also don't think teams are putting any stock in the week to week fluctuations in Bruce's performance. Yes, if it's July 31st and he's had a poor month, that will effect a return. But the stuff about June 22nd until now is pointless.
Bruce is a highly known quantity. And his value ain't that high. Simmer.
That is precisely why I am saying he needs to be traded immediately. If we get to July 31st and Bruce suffers a month long slump his value will be in the toilet and the Reds will have missed a golden opportunity....again (see Frazier and Chapman at last deadline).Quote:
Originally Posted by Tom Servo
Also, we absolutely know there is a viable market. Multiple teams have expressed interest with an offer already being made.
My dude, if this at that Puig thing again...Quote:
Originally Posted by RedTeamGo!
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Originally Posted by RedTeamGo!
Boy, if you get frustrated with Bruce's up and down streaks, you'd just love Puig.