Most news outlets are insinuating that Tyler O'Neil being given the left field spot when he returns means Dylan Carlson will probably be traded. It sounds like Dylan was pretty dejected in his after the game interview a couple of nights ago. Having said that, if I were the Cardinals, wouldn't I want to play Tyler and show he is healthy, so I could trade him? I personally think Tyler is the one the Cardinals would rather trade?!
Thought #2... Tyler O'Neil isn't bringing much back in trade negotiations and Dylan Carlson brings a too good to refuse trade package...see ya, Dylan!
What I'm trying to say is, I'd rather keep Carlson over O'Neil if possible. What do you you guys think?
It would not surprise me at all in seeing both TON and Carlson traded...............Nootbaar and Edman ( when healthy ) can cover centerfield...........Walker in right field , and Burleson in left field.......
Burleson has more hitting potential than Carlson , IMHO
Walker is in right field until he fails........doubtful he fails.....too good of a dominant tool package......
Nootbaar , being lefthanded AB , has similar defensive abilities as Carlson........
Edman and Donovan to fill in anywhere except centerfield for Donovan ( I bet he could handle it )
Yepez and others in the minor leagues should be ready to make a jump
TON has worn out his welcome with less than maximum effort , according to Marmol , and has NOT shown the ability to stay healthy........................I would love to see a healthy TON playing 130 + games a year with his offensive power and Gold Glove defense , but will he ever regain that one highly productive year ??..............
I also wonder if the Cardinals plan on trading both Montgomery and Flaherty ??..............................
It wouldn't surprise me for a contract extension agreement coming to fruition for either pitcher.....I also realize that both are already being discussed with potential trade partners..........
I just want someone to make sound trade decisions for the Cardinals and hope that Randy Flores has a major say in what transpires............................
JMHO