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Originally Posted by tk13
A lot of it probably does have to do with age and potential. This isn't quite the Beltran deal, and he's not Butler. Beltran was 27 when we traded him. Butler is 24 years old.
Remember, when he hits free agency next offseason, DDJ will be 32 years old. I still think he has the potential to put up .330/15-20 HR seasons, no doubt. I think he can be a very underrated, valuable player for a winning team. But his next contract might take him to 35-36 years old. He might permanently be a corner OF'er at that point.
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This deal is not even close to being Beltran-like. And "might" be a permanent corner OFer? He's that now.
The problem with DDJ is that his glove doesn't play in CF and his bat is less than ideal for a corner spot. Overall, and I don't mean for this to sound contradictory, I agree that he's an underrated LFer. Ironically, he's largely overrated by Royals fans.
(and Hoch is a #4
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