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[Mike D.]

Player Trends (1-Month Return)
• Nolan Arenado +31%

I find it interesting that Arenado is getting some love. I think he's a great player and on track to someday get into the Hall of Fame. But "players over 30 who play in the Midwest" isn't exactly the normal "hype machine" player who'd top a list like this.

[Peter_Spaeth]

Originally Posted by Mike D.

Player Trends (1-Month Return)
• Nolan Arenado +31%

I find it interesting that Arenado is getting some love. I think he's a great player and on track to someday get into the Hall of Fame. But "players over 30 who play in the Midwest" isn't exactly the normal "hype machine" player who'd top a list like this.

I think this year he probably crossed the line from possible HOFer to probable and maybe that explains it.

[Mike D.]

Originally Posted by Peter_Spaeth

I think this year he probably crossed the line from possible HOFer to probable and maybe that explains it.

Maybe that's it...and I think that he's trending that way surprised a lot of people.

Of course, it's an "percentage basis" change, so maybe the number was very low, then by just going up a little bit, made for a large "percentage increase". Or maybe one person subbed 1,000 Arenado cards. Tough to say. Interesting, though!

[Peter_Spaeth]

Originally Posted by Mike D.

Maybe that's it...and I think that he's trending that way surprised a lot of people.

Of course, it's an "percentage basis" change, so maybe the number was very low, then by just going up a little bit, made for a large "percentage increase". Or maybe one person subbed 1,000 Arenado cards. Tough to say. Interesting, though!

Not only has he put up another solid year but also removed some of the Colorado question, I think.

[Mike D.]

Originally Posted by Peter_Spaeth

Not only has he put up another solid year but also removed some of the Colorado question, I think.

That's true...another great year in St. Louis helps remove some illusions. I think we call that the "Larry Walker", right?

I for one am all for it. My modern collecting is very much focused on "players who will/could/should" make the Hall of Fame some day". I just don't get the modern obsession with prospects. I swear, even for players who have great careers, their cards are never more valuable than when they're in A ball.