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[Soha]

Robertson + Kahnle should bring back more than Soto and a catching prospect who can't hit, especially when the Nationals are desperate. I'd insist on significantly more, and start the ask with Robles.

 

I've seen you veto this same thought a few times. I think the disconnect here is you don't seem to like Soto as a prospect, and others do. Not being an expert myself, but following what I can, I see Soto as a guy that is rapidly approaching Robles territory. Or at least on his way. That's why I would do Robertson + Kahnle for Soto without batting an eyelash.

 

Just guessing here - but I think if the Sox draw a line in the sand and say Robles or bust, then they're just going to have to trade Robertson elsewhere. I just don't see it happening.

[steveno89]

I've seen you veto this same thought a few times. I think the disconnect here is you don't seem to like Soto as a prospect, and others do. Not being an expert myself, but following what I can, I see Soto as a guy that is rapidly approaching Robles territory. Or at least on his way. That's why I would do Robertson + Kahnle for Soto without batting an eyelash.

 

Just guessing here - but I think if the Sox draw a line in the sand and say Robles or bust, then they're just going to have to trade Robertson elsewhere. I just don't see it happening.

 

I really like Soto as a prospect, but throwing Kahnle into the deal completely changes what a necessary return would be.

 

Kahnle has been lights out this season, evidenced by a 1.58 FIP which is elite. That's not even mentioning his 15.3 K/9 rate.

 

Soto looks to be a very good prospect, but scouts seem to be pretty certain that he will not be able to stick defensively in center field. This puts much greater pressure on his bat, which looks to be very promising, but is still an unknown.

 

I would advocate the Sox to deal Robertson, but hang onto Kahnle and let him be the closer. If Kahnle continues to pitch this well he could be worth a major haul at the deadline in 2018 for a contender.

 

Robles > Soto due to his ability to play center field at a plus level and he has much better speed. I highly doubt Robles gets dealt, but I'm not all in on Soto like many posters due to him not having the CF profile that is much harder to find.

 

 

[Soha]

I really like Soto as a prospect, but throwing Kahnle into the deal completely changes what a necessary return would be.

 

Kahnle has been lights out this season, evidenced by a 1.58 FIP which is elite. That's not even mentioning his 15.3 K/9 rate.

 

Soto looks to be a very good prospect, but scouts seem to be pretty certain that he will not be able to stick defensively in center field. This puts much greater pressure on his bat, which looks to be very promising, but is still an unknown.

 

I would advocate the Sox to deal Robertson, but hang onto Kahnle and let him be the closer. If Kahnle continues to pitch this well he could be worth a major haul at the deadline in 2018 for a contender.

 

Robles > Soto due to his ability to play center field at a plus level and he has much better speed. I highly doubt Robles gets dealt, but I'm not all in on Soto like many posters due to him not having the CF profile that is much harder to find.

 

Gotcha. I understand your point now. Personally I still would do it. Big bats are big bats. It's not like we're talking a probable DH/1B type here, at least as far as I know. But to each his own.