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A'sfaninUK
You could almost say Schwarber for Sonny Gray straight up makes sense for both teams. A’s could afford to try him as a C for a year before they contend again, or even jump into the FA market and grab a bargain or two and contend without Gray.
kershawsrightarm
No
seamaholic 2
A’s don’t do that. I’m not entirely sure Schwarber is worth as much as people think. There’s an element of him being the most interesting, exciting piece on a really exciting team that’s going on, but the truth may be somewhat less. Besides the defensive issue, he struck out nearly a third of his PA’s this year and, most alarmingly, OPS’ed under 500 against lefties. Small sample, and he didn’t have those issues in the minors, but still, until he proves otherwise there’s a chance he ends up as a DH platoon guy. I wouldn’t trade one of the best values in ML pitching for him.
A'sfaninUK
Real question: what do you think Gray is worth in a trade? I think Gray+CJ Edwards probably gets done. Was curious to see how light it was.
kevb201336
I don’t think it would, might take Almora too, but I’d still do that.
Ry.the.Stunner
There are several experts who believe that Schwarber will end up being a better pure hitter than Kris Bryant.
Also, his strikeout rate was closer to 1 in 4 than 1 in 3, which is pretty good for a pure power hitter.
thecoffinnail
Schwarber being this advanced while only having been facing professional pitching for a little over a year is downright amazing. He is either going to be a once in a generation hitter or once pitchers have adjusted to him he could become another all or nothing hitter. Next year will be when we find out. Regardless, as good as Gray I wouldn’t make that trade. Schwarber currently is the type of bat that can affect any game he is in. Gray as good as he is can only help every 5th day. It is a pretty fair trade value wise but I prefer the young middle of the order power bat over the elite starter. I won’t knock anyone that views it the opposite way though.
willi
So far the over 75% of balls he hit for Homers have been on the Fastball, Next season he Schwarber won’t see 20% fastball, Pitchers adjust and so will he if he going stay in Majors.
kevb201336
As a Cubs fan, I say NO, on trading Schwarber. They’ve got others they can trade to get a valuable starting pitcher. Plus they also have resources to go out and another top line starter. Put him behind the plate, and trade Montero as a throw in on a trade.
Justin 21
I could play a passable catch. Ohh you mean he could play catcher long term. Sorry, the bad grammar caught me again.
Draven Moss
I honestly don’t see the poor grammar in that sentence. It says “… to play a passable left field or catch…”. It is referring to the part of the diamond he would be able to play adequately and not necessarily the position itself. The grammar is definitely accurate. Instead it could say “… to play as a passable left fielder or catcher…”, but both are accurate ways to describe the same thing. You really need to stop worrying about this stuff, especially when the grammar isn’t even bad.
markg87
Let’s make both Chicago teams better. Schwarber & Baez to White Sox for Sale and Robertson. With Quintana, Rodon, Fulmer coming up , Sox could do this ad try Schwarber behind the plate, If it doesn’t work out, then he could DH.
stl_cards16 2
Cubs fan? Sale on his contract is worth more.
Draven Moss
Sale has a ton more value than Schwarber right now, and Baez might be able to land Robertson. It doesn’t make sense for the White Sox at all. Perhaps for Quintana. Maybe.
thecoffinnail
Cherington wasn’t fired. He resigned when Dombrowski was hired as the new president.
jrwhite21
Cherington was fired as the GM and offered a position at a lower level. He resigned rather than accept a demotion. You’re both right.
Draven Moss
No, he was offered to stay as GM when Dombrowski was hired as Head of Baseball Operations and instead, he resigned. His salary would’ve likely had stayed the same. His job would’ve been the same, but he would have less power because of Dombrowski’s role.
willi
Schearber is DH in waiting, Question is How many games win Cubs Lose because of inept Defensive play before they trade him. Trade wait his Value is High !