Cory Engelhardt
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Savant has him pretty high end in terms of range. And believe me, in my 40 and older gym class this morning, if you saw my attempts at crunches, I think you would reconsider your statement :)
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Kreidler isn't a prospect, and really I'd argue he HAS gotten Lee to be probably as good as he can be now right? Plus Lee just isn't a shortstop. You are comparing apples and oranges.
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I'd be open to it. We have seen with Keith Beauargard has done to help Larnach and others. If there is any way to unlock anything with Volpe, then it's worth a shot. I know it also could feel like he would be blocking Culpepper and even Houston. But Culpepper is probably a better 3b or 2b long term, and Houston still needs another year in the minors to be honest unless there aren't questions about his bat any longer. And even then, more good defensive infielders isn't a bad thing. Also, this does set the bar for what Tampa has to beat if they want Jeffers.
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I get this, but he isn’t young and I don’t want him in the outfield again. Roden and Jenkins both are stronger defensively, let alone others. I’m ready to move on for any value
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I saw Dan Hayes wrote that. It is a good way to look at this deadline if they are going for it, by trading guys at the height of their value who aren’t core for the 2027 season, as well as adding without trading Jenkins/Lackey/Culpepper at the top. It’s a bold strategy Cotton, let’s see if it plays out for em.
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I’d love to move Trevor Larnach in a deal that brings back a true middle of the order type bat. I’d love to hear what with Larnach could bring back Isaac Paredes? I don’t know if Houston would want Larnach if they are trading Paredes, but he is also rumored to be available. Thanks!
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Raleigh was so much better last season than Jeffers has ever been, and he got 6 years. Year later he fell off the table offensively. It' a weird line, extending a catcher and expecting production to stay. But with how Jeffers can DH, I like his bat to stay solid at least for another year. I wouldn't go over 3 years with an option for him. If he gets 5, good for him. Still sucks for 2026 IF he is moved.
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I bet you are right. I'm not even certain what I would would want back for Jeffers that I would want MORE than 2 months of Jeffers bat in the lineup for the rest of the season. I get economics and all, but still. That said, I have to think that if they are trading Jeffers, they are ALSO making other moves. They almost have to, regardless if they are buying or selling.
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A deal that is good enough to deal our (arguably) best hitter, while the team is apparently going for it for the next 2 months, had better be meaningful for both the rest of 2026 as well as 2027 ongoing. Or they better also make some other moves to help the lineup. Almost whatever it is, IF THEY DON'T MAKE OTHER MOVES, trading Jeffers or someone who won't be up until 2028 won't be looked at kindly.
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I love Ryan Jeffers. He may be our best hitter. I certainly don’t want him gone. I would love him to be on the team from now through at least until Lackey is ready, or probably through 2028 at least as there may not be a full season or any season in 2027. I also love roster building as a thought experiment, and the idea of not doing anything this trade deadline gives me cold sweats. They have to make improvements if they want to try, and they have to tear down if they aren’t going for it. Staying in the middle is not an option in my opinion. Anyway, if they are going for it, I’d much prefer keeping him for the last 2 months and letting him walk to taking a minimal return. If he is traded it had better be a large return. How’s that for speaking out of both sides of my mouth?
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An up the middle of Culpepper at 2b and Houston at SS would really be a benefit to our pitching staff and overall defense and run prevention
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Coming back to Milwaukee; if Milwaukee offers Logan Henderson as a starting point, I am definitely interested in working with them.
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I’m surprised Milwaukee wasn’t listed as an option. Certainly they can put a better package together than San Diego.
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If they are adding a bat it should be a true middle of the order type and not a bench/platoon type
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1) Isaac Paredes, middle of the order type bat. 2) Kevin Gausman, Freddy Peralta, Robbie Ray or another starting pitcher to help with innings. I'd also be ok with a starter who is team controlled longer, but I don't know how much I trust to plan for that without knowing what the next cba will look like. 3) A true late inning reliever With that, I also want both Jenkins and Culpepper up, because even if their bats aren't ready, the defense will improve with them up. I'm ok with Larnach going to get a new reliever. I don't know that I want Jeffers to go, as I think him being on the team the last 2 months is more valuable than the return will be. If it can be a BIG return for him, then I'd be open to that too.
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They can do that too
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And Raleigh is signed through 2030. So for example then, which would you pick,,, 1) Victor Caratini and Alex Jackson as your primary catchers for 2027 2) Ryan Jeffers and Victor Caratini, with Alex Jackson as your primary catcher, JUST for 2027 at 23 million. 3) Ryan Jeffers signed to a 4 or 5 year deal at 16 per. I'd argue, 23 million for 1 more year of Jeffers production would almost be better than 5 years of Jeffers production, no? And Jeffers is about a year younger than Raleigh too
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He also still arguably might be your first or second best hitter. I’d argue losing his bat in the lineup would be harder to make up than just about anyone else. And 23 for one season shouldn’t be an issue for an owner that wants to win
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They might have to invest at least that much if the cba floor is 175.
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That’s why I think a fresh start for him could be a good idea. Not saying he is the answer here, but I don’t see him staying in New York either
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Good to know. If that is the case I can absolutely understand why the Yankees are looking to probably move on from him
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Elmer is aiming high, but I do think Jeffers has a ton of value that the Yankees want. That’s mostly what I am saying. I also don’t think the Yankees have a huge value on Volpe right now anymore
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I don't think ERod would go in that deal. That's too much going out. Erod I would imagine could get a starter back from another team.
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He isn't a bad defensive SS though. But I do think the premise of this conversation would be, IF they are trading Jeffers, I'd focus on something like Volpe AND Elmer Rodriguez OR Volpe AND someone like Camilo Doval or Fernanco Cruz. IF that was the scenario, would that interest you? And maybe if it is Elmer Rodriguez we add a pitching prospect in the lower minors. Just saying, this as a framework would be interesting to me.
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How about if it is Volpe and a mlb arm in the same deal? Would that pique your interest in a Jeffers trade? Not that I want to trade Jeffers necessarily. Frankly, I trust his bat in our lineup over everyone else. But maybe if it is Larnach and a low level prospect to the Yankees for Volpe and say one of their relievers?
