Crazy Idea Here

[A Boy Named Seo]

As reported over here, the Dodgers just picked up Josh Reddick from the A's and sent Yasiel Puig to the minors. They're tired of Puig for a bunch of reasons, and that's where we come in.

He's (allegedly) only 25, is right-handed, and "plays" centerfield (albeit, kinda shittily). He's signed 2 more years after this at $8.2M and $9.2M per, and I bet he would slide through waivers, could fake CF for a couple months, and be a corner OF in '17 and '18. If the Dodgers paid some of his $$ and asked for an unheralded minor leaguer or 2 like him in return, would you buy Jay Bruce a 1B glove and take a chance? Would Puig + Cespedes be Cubano magic, or go all Cuban Missile Crisis nuclear in 10 seconds?? Would we be a better or worse team? Would the OF log jam just be jammier?? Would we still have a place for Lagares/Nimmo next year? Is this idea effing stupid?

[Edgy MD]

Puig may not be as big jerk as his reputation suggests, but I imagine everybody in the league knows the truth by now.

[Zvon]

I fantasized about Puig in the Mets OF ever since I saw him play. But this most recent stuff with him makes me a bit leery.

I think Cespedes would be a great help to him though. I think Yoenis is a bit more mature than Puig and would make a good big bro type. The potential with Puig is crazy good, but that's if he hasn't already lost it. Personally, no matter what happens with him, I hope he gets back to form.


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[ashie62]

NOOOO!

[Edgy MD]

An important factor is that the team just called up Josh Edgin, so 66 is totally taken.

It would have to be the first conflict over number 66 in béisbol history.

[A Boy Named Seo]

I think he's awesome again after that Ken Rosenthal, #puigyourfriend shit.

[Ceetar]

I'd honestly rather Puig than Bruce and I'd have given up as much for him. Can't help but think the crap the Dodgers have pulled with him has been detrimental, I bet he'd love a change of pace and would love it here.

[nymr83]

I'd take Puig in a second if it only costs us Wilpon's money and no real prospects, why not try it?

[Edgy MD]

Because he might displace somebody better, and possibly engage in divisive behavior while doing it.

[nymr83]

Edgy MD wrote: Because he might displace somebody better, and possibly engage in divisive behavior while doing it.

if his behavior is divisive, cut him. displace somebody better? right now he'd displace Ty Kelly, which does not concern me in the slightest. if Puig doesnt hit and someone better comes along, just cut him.

[Edgy MD]

I don't imagine he would displace Kelly, no, as Kelly is more the sixth infielder and not the fifth outfielder.

He'd more likely displace De Aza or Conforto, who went 3-7 with two doubles and a homer between them tonight, so pick your poison.

[Lefty Specialist]

No Puig please. The Dodgers have been trying to get rid of him for two years with no takers.

He can't play center and he's a jerk.

[Guest LeiterWagnerFasterStrongr]

A Boy Named Seo wrote: I think he's awesome again after that Ken Rosenthal, #puigyourfriend shit.

I did enjoy this.

But... man, I dunno. Hell, would I have liked Reddick, though.

[Centerfield]

A Boy Named Seo wrote: If the Dodgers paid some of his $$ and asked for an unheralded minor leaguer or 2 like him in return, would you buy Jay Bruce a 1B glove and take a chance? ... Is this idea effing stupid?

If that's all it would take to get him you go for it right?

I haven't been following what has happened to him, but if he's even close to 25, that talent is still there.

[Centerfield]

Hell, if the Dodgers kick in money, you can even platoon Bruce and Puig.

[Vic Sage]

it goes without saying that it depends on the cost (both in $ and in prospects), but i don't think it's a terrible idea to get a relatively young and talented guy on the roster, with demonstrable major league production, as long as you keep your options open and are prepared to dump him if necessary.