Jump to content

Robert mentioned as trade target for Mariners by Passan


Recommended Posts

2 hours ago, Timmy U said:

I would probably need something like Emerson, Montes, and Farmelo to give up Robert.  I would prefer to keep him, however.

He could be in his decline by the time the Sox are good next. I think they’ll draft one of the two high school bats in the draft, which tells you that this is a potentially long rebuild. They should trade present assets for future ones. The package you mentioned would be good for the Sox. 

Link to comment
Share on other sites

To play him in a corner? Probably a good idea. Luis is a better defensive center fielder than Rodriguez IMO but he can't stay healthy. Less wear and tear in the corner. Pretty good trading partner for the Sox but I would think it takes at least Young, Emerson and a third player. 

Link to comment
Share on other sites

I understand why this thread exists, but to trade possibly the most naturally talented player in team history because they failed so miserably at the rebuild is so, so painful.

  • Like 7
Link to comment
Share on other sites

10 minutes ago, Chicago White Sox said:

I don’t know much about Young or Emerson, but does either have legit stat potential?  Have to get a legit 60 FV headliner if you move Robert.

Best we can do is a 27-year-old from the PCL and a reliever.

  • Like 1
  • Haha 3
  • Paper Bag 1
Link to comment
Share on other sites

4 hours ago, Quin said:

I understand why this thread exists, but to trade possibly the most naturally talented player in team history because they failed so miserably at the rebuild is so, so painful.

Very true but that's what happens when you have incompetent, dysfunctional and inept ownership and people on the baseball side of the business. 

  • Like 2
Link to comment
Share on other sites

4 hours ago, Quin said:

I understand why this thread exists, but to trade possibly the most naturally talented player in team history because they failed so miserably at the rebuild is so, so painful.

Robert is more athletic, but he's not a more naturally talented baseball player than Frank Thomas. Thomas is among the top 5 most gifted right handed hitters to ever pick up a bat.

  • Like 3
Link to comment
Share on other sites

8 minutes ago, TaylorStSox said:

Robert is more athletic, but he's not a more naturally talented baseball player than Frank Thomas. Thomas is among the top 5 most gifted right handed hitters to ever pick up a bat.

The Big Hurt is the best right handed hitter of all time.

Link to comment
Share on other sites

1 hour ago, PaleAleSox said:

The Big Hurt is the best right handed hitter of all time.

I'm a Sox fan but Hank Aaron, Frank Robinson, Willie Mays and Joe DiMaggio say "hello..."

Thomas is up there in that group, an elite right handed hitter with an incredible knowledge of the strike zone...but the "best" no one can say for sure. 

  • Like 2
Link to comment
Share on other sites

Posted (edited)
1 hour ago, Harold's Leg Lift said:

The only way they can have the top ranked farm system is if they trade Robert. 

And then?

It has happened twice since the late 90s and neither led to a WS.

It was F.Garcia/Contreras and hitting on all those largely castoff anf undervalued FA's leading into 2005...utilizing all the savings from Ordonez Lee Valentin and spreading it out efficiently.

Not sure if any Sox fans are willing to suspended disbelief about FA spending again after watching Wheeler Machado and Harper each get away.

Edited by caulfield12
Link to comment
Share on other sites

Join the conversation

You can post now and register later. If you have an account, sign in now to post with your account.

Guest
Reply to this topic...

×   Pasted as rich text.   Paste as plain text instead

  Only 75 emoji are allowed.

×   Your link has been automatically embedded.   Display as a link instead

×   Your previous content has been restored.   Clear editor

×   You cannot paste images directly. Upload or insert images from URL.

  • Recently Browsing   0 members

    • No registered users viewing this page.
×
×
  • Create New...