Too early to talk about Luis Robert Jr?

[Marshmallowmilkshake]

Seems like he's on the decline, though a change might help. Will cost Blade Tidwell and others.



https://sny.tv/articles/mets-reportedly-checked-in-white-sox-luis-robert-jrhttps://sny.tv/articles/mets-reportedly-checked-in-white-sox-luis-robert-jr

It's never too early for the trade market to start heating up. White Sox center fielder Luis Robert Jr. will be one of the top names floated around leading up to the trade deadline -- and it appears the Mets could potentially have some early interest. Chicago has started to receive inquiries about the right-handed hitting slugger, and the Mets are among the teams who have checked in, according to Bob Nightengale of USA TODAY Sports. Nightengale notes that the White Sox are eyeing pitching prospect Blade Tidwell as part of a package in return -- but according to Jon Heyman of The New York Post, nothing is hot "at this moment." Tidwell, who was called upon to make his big-league debut last weekend against the St. Louis Cardinals, possesses high-upside stuff and is currently Joe DeMayo's No. 12 overall prospect in the system. The 23-year-old has pitched to a 4.45 ERA and 1.25 WHIP in seven Triple-A starts this year, but the underlying metrics show he's run into some tough luck. Robert Jr. was once viewed by many as one of the game's rising stars, but he's struggled mightily at the plate the past two seasons -- posting a combined .282 on-base percentage and .648 OPS over his last 137 games. The 27-year-old is making $15 million this season and has a $20 million club option for next year.

[Benjamin Grimm]

It seems that if the White Sox are trying to dump the contract of a declining player, it shouldn't take a top prospect to get him.

[Marshmallowmilkshake]

Benjamin Grimm wrote: It seems that if the White Sox are trying to dump the contract of a declining player, it shouldn't take a top prospect to get him.

That's kind of what I was thinking. As we did with Max and Verlander, they can get a better prospect for eating salary. But if they want a top prospect and the Mets to pick up the salary, that seems like a stretch.

[Frayed Knot]

If someone is hoping for a bounce back from a .282 OBA it's got to be a helluva big bounce before I'm interested.

[Lefty Specialist]

Um, no. More like 'Too late to talk about Luis Robert Jr.'



And for Tidwell, getdafugoutahere.

[Fman99]

We should trade for guys who don't suck. So, you know, not this guy.

[The Hot Corner]

Nope. Nada. Pass.

[MFS62]

Right handed hitting White Sox center fielder with power and very good defense.

We have two - Siri and Taylor.

I think this guy is much better than Siri and more of an every day player than Taylor..

Tommie Agee Redux?



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[Frayed Knot]

=MFS62 post_id=192429 time=1747091180 user_id=60]
Right handed hitting White Sox center fielder with power and very good defense.

We have two - Siri and Taylor.

I think this guy is much better than Siri and more of an every day player than Taylor.

[Edgy MD]

It's never too early for the trade market to start heating up.

It is never too early to use trades for reporting filler.

[MFS62]

Frayed Knot wrote: Aside from the team of origin, one has zero to do with the other.

These aren't similar?:

Right handed hitting White Sox center fielder with power and very good defense.

And if he doesn't work out, it only costs the prorated remainder of this year's salary plus two $2milliuon buyouts.

And because the Mets would be eating that salary, the prospect being given up doesn't have to be a highly rated one.



I get the vibes that it would be worth a shot.

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