Bad trade?
The folks over at the Cub Reporter are getting really nervous about a potential deal with Baltimore, trading Todd Walker for Luis Matos. And frankly, I don't see what could be so bad about this trade (from the Chicago perspective).
Those of you who read the old blog might remember that I was always very impressed with Luis Matos, and really believed that he could be quite good, if he stayed healthy. That was based entirely on statistics, and had nothing at all to do with the fact that he is extremely good looking. Granted, his OBP numbers are a bit on the low end, and by 27, there's little hope that he'll pick up much more plate discipline. Still, you could do much worse in that regard.
I think acquiring a 27-year old, who can play pretty much any OF position with relative ease, is not such a bad deal for Chicago. What am I missing here?
2 Comments:
i think this is a good deal for chicago. baltimore will be lucky to get a full season out of walker, and matos is a good defensive player.
ah how quickly you change your mind. soriano was your golden boy. i distinctly remember a comparison with rickey henderson! and as soon as he got older you turn!
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