I find it hard to trust speed grades, even though in theory that should be by far the easiest thing to scout. Robert is always around 60, but I watched him run almost 32 miles an hour two days ago. That's easily 80 speed.
I agree that Moncada should not factor into this decision, but they really need to do their best to not burn any bridges with Jose if they decide to move on.
I think it’s more my opinion that it’s really unlikely that Vaughn will be on the short list of best hitters who have ever lived like 3 of the guys you just named.
The ceiling I picture for Vaughn is something like Rizzo.
I just don’t think Eaton’s best year is too much to ask.
And I think your looking at an Abreu type output from Vaughn rather than cartoony power numbers.
Willians Astudillo would be your point of comparison, and he stinks. So it’s possible. Madrigal being able to run helps though. I also imagine Nick will be able to walk more than he strikesout unlike Astudillo
They're both pretty low ceiling guys. They could both be all-star type players, but neither is going to be like a top 15 player in baseball.
Madrigal's ceiling will always be limited by his power and Vaughn's his position/athleticism.
I would say, looking at the league, it's the easiest spot to fill with a great player. But getting a great player in general is hard as hell, so that's not really relevant.