Potential Dodger/Cubs trade discussion: Baez for De Leon+

I'm assuming, if offered JDL, another minor piece but I don't know

Also have to like his power

Yep. He can change the game with one swing. In a big spot though he sometimes goes up there swinging at anything though.

I think the idea behind it is that the Cubs have a middle infield log jam and could use a young, controlled pitcher that has, at the bare minimum, a high floor while the Dodgers have a log jam of starting pitchers and desperately need a second baseman

There are obviously other factors, but both really do make a pretty good match given their needs and where they have depth to deal from

And I'd hope the Dodgers would go with a second baseman that has a track record as well. But both teams could definitely do worse than baez and JDL

I'd rather see the Dodgers pony up for a 2 year extension on Ian Kinsler's contract and get him. Sure he is getting older but he can still play at a high level.

This is just a Dave Cameron hypothetical, not a real trade out there.

You want Baez? Well, give us Urias then. Young hitters are worth more than worth young pitchers.

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Young hitters are worth more than worth young pitchers.

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they are not.

that's a good question. A hitter like Baez no, but in general probably yes.

I don't see the cubs letting Baez go, although his trade value could be at it's peak right now. Baez is very young and has the potential to turn into a Jeter/ Arod type of career. This year will either be boom or bat for him most likely. He mostly likely continues to improve, but could also easily slump.

The cubs have a long history of under performing young pitchers. They either get hurt or the cubs trade them right before they peak. While young pitchers values are very high their risk is also. At least with Baez you got a guy that can play defense for years and possibly offer some back of the order power for years.