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Originally Posted by duncan_idaho
Yeah, if the Cardinals could get it done WITHOUT including Walker and choose not to, it's asininely conservative.
Abrams has had a weird year at the MLB level. Honestly, I'm not sure teams would place a lot of stock in it. Between injuries, making the team early because of injuries, and then inconsistent playing time, his numbers at the MLB level through 120 ABs don't say much. He isn't striking out at an exorbitant rate, he just hasn't hit the ground running.
He HAS performed at a high level in his limited dips at AAA this year.
I won't get mad at the Royals for not pursuing Soto hard. But if I were a Cardinals-first guy, I'd be livid if he lands anywhere else.
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If they can get it done WHILE including Walker and choose not to, it's a real problem.
That's been my point all along - I don't think any pursuit of Soto that takes Walker off the table just isn't serious. You can't say to a team "Yeah, I want that HoF guy who can barely drink but I'm not even willing to give you my top prospect for him..."
I love Walker - don't get me wrong. But c'mon - this is Juan Soto. It's not like the Padres are going out there and saying "Nah, we just can't include Robert Hassell..."
Because...duh.
But that's just Mozeliak's thing.