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reignaado
“With Hyun-jin Ryu, Brett Anderson, and Brandon McCarthy set to miss chunks of the 2016 season”
“Monster” Ryu’s timetable to return is set in May, at least that’s what I heard via YTN.
Ed James
Brad, sports illustrated would like a word about calling him ESPN’s Jonah Keri.
deadandbloated
The prob is there’s even concerns about Maeda’s health. The next solid starter that comes from the minors will be the first since Kersh, and free agent signings have been abysmal except for Greinke & Ryu his first couple years. Urias and DeLeon will have to be as promised.
Ray Ray
How does someone’s opinion of trade value mean that the Dodgers were right to not trade for Cole Hamels last year? That makes absolutely no sense. I’m not saying they should have made that trade, but someone’s opinion of trade value is not a key fact in determining that for me. Although after losing Greinke to Arizona and Anderson regaining his injury form and patching a rotation behind Kershaw, maybe picking up a TOR starter like Hamels might have been a good idea. Right now, they might have the Rookie of the Year on a possible non-playoff team. All I am saying is that it is easier and cheaper to find a shortstop than a starter like Hamels.
plyons
I think the evaluation of value suggests the Dodgers could get a pitcher like Hamels and then some for a player of Seager’s caliber. Perhaps Sonny Gray and top 5 prospect from the A’s for Seager? Both teams wouldn’t make the trade, but withholding Seager in the Hamels deal means they would receive even more for their young shortstop.
christo14
I wholeheartedly disagree. A potential cornerstone shortstop is a very rare thing indeed. Especially in this pitching dominated environment we have today.
BlueSkyLA
The entire “trade value” exercise is kind of bent, especially if it factors in contracts, which apparently it does. Teams can write down contract costs, a little, a lot, or even to zero, if they are motivated to get the return they are after. Even players under team control get traded with cash. Even if contracts are excluded, it’s still questionable, if only because the market for any given player is going to depend on the demand.
Lance
Hamels was 7-1 for Texas last year and a HUGE reason they won the ALWest. I don’t see how/why his value is less than it was. I don’t blame the Dodgers for not making the deal IF they think Seager is that good. That’s fine…it’s a talent evaluation process that every team has to go through. I suspect the Dodgers also felt they wouldn’t lose Grienke in making that decision.