Thread: Trade Josh Willingham

As far as I'm concerned every player (including Mauer if he would waive his no trade clause) is on the block so I have no trouble with the idea of trading Willingham.

BUT it is all about getting value back. With Willingham, I have to wonder if the significant difference between his stats at home and his away stats won't somewhat decrease his value to other teams. I also have to wonder if he doesn't have some unique value in Minnesota just in demonstrating to other players in the system (majors and minors) that it isn't impossible to hit well at TF.

In other words, does he have significantly more value in Minnesota than he would elsewhere? And does that affect the type of return that could be expected for him?

Originally Posted by shanewahl

Still $17 million left on that contract and it's for 2+ years. That slows this down a bit. And the Twins should probably hold on to him so they don't revert to a 63-win team in 2013 and REALLY drive away fans from the park.

They are on pace for 68 wins. 68 would keep fans in the park and 63 will drive them away? They suck. Period. Gotta do something to change the team. I don't think that trading your best power hitter (Willingham) is that something, no matter how awful he is on the field. In this league there is a DH.

I really hope the Twins listen to offers for Willingham. Jon Morosi tweeted "#Twins have yet to put Josh Willingham on trade market, source says. He is in high demand, esp. after Carlos Quentin extension.@MLBONFOX"

Originally Posted by PMKI

I really hope the Twins listen to offers for Willingham. Jon Morosi tweeted "#Twins have yet to put Josh Willingham on trade market, source says. He is in high demand, esp. after Carlos Quentin extension.@MLBONFOX"

I'm sure they'll listen. The question is one of value. They'll have to overpay for him.