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Originally Posted by DJ's left nut
Don't trade with the Yankees.
As a result of the east-coast media hype, they invariably have overhyped prospects that won't amount to a whole hell of a lot at this level.
If the deal goes through it will be for a package centered around Jesus Montero, I'm sure. But the problem is that nobody expects Montero to stick behind the plate. If the guy wasn't in NYY, he'd just be another 1b prospect. Granted, 21 HRs at 20 yrs old in AAA is no small accomplishment, but don't you think you fellas have enough 1b/DH types already?
If you make this deal, you have to pry a roster player out of there as well, IMO.
Greinke for Gardner, Chamberlain, Montero and Heathcott might be a fair return, but it really creates some roster constrution issues in that you don't have enough places to play for Butler, Moustakas, Montero and Hosmer (and that's with you giving up on Kila, which I still think is a poor decision).
With Gardner you get a good table-setter entering the prime of his career which would really help with the development of your young hitters. He's also a plus defensive player. Joba gets you a guy with some upside that simply needs a change of scenery and Montero/Heathcott gets a couple of the Yankees higher upside prospects.
Eh, I'd still probably avoid dealing with the Yankees or Red Sox unless I trusted the hell out of my own scouts and they gave their own reports on these prospects. You just can't trust anything that comes out of those two organizations.
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All great points, and I agree. I wouldn't completely negate dealing with the Yankees, but you always have to be concerned about the over-hyping of their prospects. I think Montero is legit, but as you said, where would you put him.