re: DAT 2015-2016 Offseason Thread

Isn't Tyler White going to try catcher out? Would be huge if he can do it

I may be overvaluing Gomez but we didn't make that trade just to flip him again. He'll be here next year and, if he's healthy, he's an impact player.

I'd rather them commit to VV in the pen and work him into high leverage situations early in the season than trade more prospects for a closer unless it's Kimbrel.

When has gomez ever stayed healthy? Him and lowrie are injury prone.

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I'd rather them commit to VV in the pen and work him into high leverage situations early in the season than trade more prospects for a closer unless it's Kimbrel.

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I dont like what SD is asking for Kimbrel. Wwwaaaaayyyy too much. Seriously type in "padres ask" into google and look at the first response hahaha. Dont mind the idea of moving VV to the pen early on to see how he handles it. Wojo might also be a decent pen arm or one of the college arms we drafted last year (Eshelman or Ferrell) too. I like the idea of going and getting Drew Storen from DC though. While he was demoted from the closer role, he clearly is unhappy about it, and will probably be out for blood to prove he is a closer. I dont think DC will give him the opportunity since they have Papelbons horrible contract for another year. I also want to see Kemp promoted and moved into the early part of the order. He seems to be on an on base machine and could help putting ducks on the pond consistently. Or maybe as a 2nd leadoff in the 9 hole. Id like to bring back Rasmus and Kazmir, but only if their price is right. I have a feeling both will leave with the opportunity of more money on the open market. Tons of possibilities obviously, but I dont think this team is missing that many pieces really. Im with a lot of you in stashing cash now to work out long term deals for our young core guys.

Nats will trade him and eat salary just to remove him from the clubhouse

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It's not that insane. Marisnick is a better defensive player and their offensive lines were very similar for the second half of the season, in Marisnick's first full season in the bigs also. Hell I could even make an argument that Jake was flat out better in the second half of the season when you really look at the numbers.

Second half of season stats comparison:

Gomez
163 PA, 4 HR, 13 RBI, .242 AVG, .288 OBP, 81 WRC+, 0.9 WAR

Marisnick
154 PA, 4 HR, 15 RBI, .232 AVG, .291 OBP, 88 WRC+, 0.9 WAR

Really there was not much different between the two and I think going forward Marisnick will get better. The end of the season and the postseason his AB's looked a whole lot better and he was barreling up the ball well. In his 7 postseason AB's he had 4 hits as well, while Gomez had 4 hits in his 15 AB's.

If Marisnick can improve offensively and there is an offer out there that involves a trade of Gomez for a top of the line closer then that is a trade the team absolutely should take. It's not like I think Gomez is an awful player and NEEDS to be traded, I just think next season would be his last with the Astros and that if he can bring a good return in a trade that it is something worth exploring.

Third base has both Duffy and Moran who need a shot to prove they can play in the big leagues next year. By MiLB experience, Duffy may get the first crack at it.

Hey if Gomez is still on the team next year and puts up his 2013 and 2014 numbers than I would be very happy and would honestly hope that happens.

I'm just saying when you look at his contract and look at the teams needs, I wouldn't be surprised to see him moved, that's all. I'm not advocating that he NEEDS to be moved like some of y'all are thinking I'm saying.