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<blockquote data-quote="jmwillini" data-source="post: 1780896" data-attributes="member: 1715"><p>I think I would prefer lesser prospects to the A's for Murphy, Montas and mayber Trevino. Plus another smaller deal for Thor. </p><p></p><p><a href="http://Juan Soto trade" target="_blank">https://www.cbssports.com/mlb/news/juan-soto-trade-whos-in-best-position-to-land-star-ranking-seven-interested-teams-including-yankees-mets/</a></p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p><strong><em>To Mo/DeWitt</em></strong> "Dodgers X-factor: Andrew Friedman helped usher in the Cult of Efficiency, but a<strong> difference between him and some of his peers is that he seems to still prioritize World Series titles above all."</strong></p><p></p><p>1. St. Louis Cardinals</p><p></p><p>Top prospects: The Cardinals have two of the most promising position prospects in the minors, in third baseman Jordan Walker and shortstop Masyn Winn. Walker has elite raw power and he's crushing the ball in Double-A as a 20-year-old. If and when he begins to lift the ball more frequently, he's going to solidify himself as one of the top middle-of-the-order prospects in the game. Winn, also 20, is holding his own in Double-A. He could be an above-average hitter and fielder at maturation. The Cardinals could also submit lefty Matthew Liberatore, outfielder Alec Burleson, and catcher Ivan Herrera to the Nationals. Each is either big-league ready or has already made their big-league debut. (Though Herrera, like the other catching prospects mentioned throughout the article, would likely have less appeal to the Nationals.)</p><p></p><p>Relevant MLB youngsters: The Cardinals have several young players on their MLB roster who could appeal to the Nationals as well. Second baseman Nolan Gorman has near-elite raw power and has made a successful transition from the hot corner to the keystone. Outfielders Harrison Bader (a defensive demon in center), Tyler O'Neill (a two-time Gold Glove Award winner who received Most Valuable Player Award consideration last fall), and Dylan Carlson would all make some sense. To think, that's without even pondering if the Cardinals would move either member of their current double-play combination, Tommy Edman and Brendan Donovan. </p><p></p><p>Payroll situation: The Cardinals have more than $50 million in breathing room between themselves and the tax line. Their Opening Day payroll was also $9 million lower than it was last season, suggesting it's reasonable to project them to add salary. It's reasonable to wonder how much they could upscale, but bear in mind that Adam Wainwright and Yadier Molina are both expected to retire this winter, freeing nearly $30 million that's been earmarked for them in the process.</p><p></p><p>X-factor: There's no perfect parallel for the Soto situation, but the Cardinals have waded into the deep waters in the past to land Paul Goldschmidt and Nolan Arenado. (Goldschmidt's contract, by the way, expires the same winter that Soto becomes a free agent, meaning the Cardinals will have additional flexibility at the perfect time.) The Cardinals can offer the Nationals a compelling combination of top-end prospects and established MLB players, and they should have the means of absorbing a bad contract if that's what it takes to get a deal done.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="jmwillini, post: 1780896, member: 1715"] I think I would prefer lesser prospects to the A's for Murphy, Montas and mayber Trevino. Plus another smaller deal for Thor. [URL='http://Juan Soto trade']https://www.cbssports.com/mlb/news/juan-soto-trade-whos-in-best-position-to-land-star-ranking-seven-interested-teams-including-yankees-mets/[/URL] [B][I]To Mo/DeWitt[/I][/B] "Dodgers X-factor: Andrew Friedman helped usher in the Cult of Efficiency, but a[B] difference between him and some of his peers is that he seems to still prioritize World Series titles above all."[/B] 1. St. Louis Cardinals Top prospects: The Cardinals have two of the most promising position prospects in the minors, in third baseman Jordan Walker and shortstop Masyn Winn. Walker has elite raw power and he's crushing the ball in Double-A as a 20-year-old. If and when he begins to lift the ball more frequently, he's going to solidify himself as one of the top middle-of-the-order prospects in the game. Winn, also 20, is holding his own in Double-A. He could be an above-average hitter and fielder at maturation. The Cardinals could also submit lefty Matthew Liberatore, outfielder Alec Burleson, and catcher Ivan Herrera to the Nationals. Each is either big-league ready or has already made their big-league debut. (Though Herrera, like the other catching prospects mentioned throughout the article, would likely have less appeal to the Nationals.) Relevant MLB youngsters: The Cardinals have several young players on their MLB roster who could appeal to the Nationals as well. Second baseman Nolan Gorman has near-elite raw power and has made a successful transition from the hot corner to the keystone. Outfielders Harrison Bader (a defensive demon in center), Tyler O'Neill (a two-time Gold Glove Award winner who received Most Valuable Player Award consideration last fall), and Dylan Carlson would all make some sense. To think, that's without even pondering if the Cardinals would move either member of their current double-play combination, Tommy Edman and Brendan Donovan. Payroll situation: The Cardinals have more than $50 million in breathing room between themselves and the tax line. Their Opening Day payroll was also $9 million lower than it was last season, suggesting it's reasonable to project them to add salary. It's reasonable to wonder how much they could upscale, but bear in mind that Adam Wainwright and Yadier Molina are both expected to retire this winter, freeing nearly $30 million that's been earmarked for them in the process. X-factor: There's no perfect parallel for the Soto situation, but the Cardinals have waded into the deep waters in the past to land Paul Goldschmidt and Nolan Arenado. (Goldschmidt's contract, by the way, expires the same winter that Soto becomes a free agent, meaning the Cardinals will have additional flexibility at the perfect time.) The Cardinals can offer the Nationals a compelling combination of top-end prospects and established MLB players, and they should have the means of absorbing a bad contract if that's what it takes to get a deal done. [/QUOTE]
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