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<blockquote data-quote="ChiefIllini" data-source="post: 1507400" data-attributes="member: 588522"><p>So you slide Bote over to third? Nervous about his ability to play third everyday. Guess it's safe to assume we get another in fielder if we trade both, but still I don't want to lean on Bote as anything more than a for rest type starter.</p><p></p><p>My issue with trading Bryant is he's one of the best in the game, and proven to be consistent as such for his entire MLB career. I get moving him now if you don't think there's even a 10% chance he resigns, but it would have to be a huge trade for me to really get behind it. Honestly, maybe I'm just more comfortable giving up Contreras. </p><p></p><p>Either way, we have to make moves. Whether it's to extend our window, or make a push this year, we are very close to the worse position in professional sports .500 ball. Being average has zero benefits if you aren't trending upwards, and trending upwards quickly. You don't make the playoffs (or get bounced quickly) and you don't have a chance at high draft picks. It's not where any pro team wants or should be.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="ChiefIllini, post: 1507400, member: 588522"] So you slide Bote over to third? Nervous about his ability to play third everyday. Guess it's safe to assume we get another in fielder if we trade both, but still I don't want to lean on Bote as anything more than a for rest type starter. My issue with trading Bryant is he's one of the best in the game, and proven to be consistent as such for his entire MLB career. I get moving him now if you don't think there's even a 10% chance he resigns, but it would have to be a huge trade for me to really get behind it. Honestly, maybe I'm just more comfortable giving up Contreras. Either way, we have to make moves. Whether it's to extend our window, or make a push this year, we are very close to the worse position in professional sports .500 ball. Being average has zero benefits if you aren't trending upwards, and trending upwards quickly. You don't make the playoffs (or get bounced quickly) and you don't have a chance at high draft picks. It's not where any pro team wants or should be. [/QUOTE]
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