Arenado Trade

[packs]

I don't really understand these kinds of trades. The Rockies probably traded the best player in their brief history and in exchange didn't get a single top prospect. There was no reason to trade him. Get another season out of him and let him be the one to tell the fans he doesn't want to play for them anymore. There is no doubt in my mind if I'm the Rockies GM that I can't draft and sign five comparable players in any draft that they received from the Cardinals.

[scmavl]

As a Rockies fan (my local minor league team is in their farm system), this is disappointing. He was one of the only real bright spots for the team, and watching him play in-person was a treat.

[todeen]

Originally Posted by packs

I don't really understand these kinds of trades. The Rockies probably traded the best player in their brief history and in exchange didn't get a single top prospect. There was no reason to trade him. Get another season out of him and let him be the one to tell the fans he doesn't want to play for them anymore. There is no doubt in my mind if I'm the Rockies GM that I can't draft and sign five comparable players in any draft that they received from the Cardinals.

Small market realities. Some teams were hit worse by COVID than others.

I was sure the Reds would jump at an opportunity to improve their team by acquiring a shortstop, thus making them the leaders of the Central. They still have a great staff even without Bauer. There is even talk of Lodolo coming up this year. But they got.....nothing? How is Kyle Holder better than Freddy Galvis?

On the bright side for the Reds, at least they didn't sell the farm! But they sure thought about it all offseason.

[ALR-bishop]

As a Cardinals fan am hoping for a repeat of Matt Holiday

[packs]

I get the small market mentality but that's the same reason you can't trade your franchise player for a bunch of minor leaguers. When the Rangers traded A-rod they got back Alfonso Soriano. That's the kind of trade you need to make.

[peanuts]

Originally Posted by packs

I don't really understand these kinds of trades. The Rockies probably traded the best player in their brief history and in exchange didn't get a single top prospect. There was no reason to trade him. Get another season out of him and let him be the one to tell the fans he doesn't want to play for them anymore. There is no doubt in my mind if I'm the Rockies GM that I can't draft and sign five comparable players in any draft that they received from the Cardinals.

This kind of trade makes perfect sense is you view baseball solely as a way to generate a consistent cashflow to complement your business portfolio.
Coors Field is gorgeous, the metro area is booming, and people will come in droves to enjoy the summer days there. With the NL West being so stacked, there are plenty of reasons for fans to come see a game... so why bother spending money to add to those reasons? Let the competition shoulder your customer acquisition costs for you!

[clydepepper]

Originally Posted by peanuts

This kind of trade makes perfect sense is you view baseball solely as a way to generate a consistent cashflow to complement your business portfolio.
Coors Field is gorgeous, the metro area is booming, and people will come in droves to enjoy the summer days there. With the NL West being so stacked, there are plenty of reasons for fans to come see a game... so why bother spending money to add to those reasons? Let the competition shoulder your customer acquisition costs for you!

That, apparently, was the same approach the Cubs had during Sosa's 'hey-day'.


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