Which OF to Trade

[Chris_Sanders]

Which Diamondbacks Centerfielder Has the Highest Trade Value?

The Arizona Diamondbacks are in the midst of trying to build their team back into a pennant contender. They missed the playoffs in 2024 by just one game in ag

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Great article. It's not as easy as it seems

 

[AZ Native]

Nope, but based on our offensive production last year, I lean towards defense. But what do I know.

 

[82CardsGrad]

Love ‘em both… but whoever nets us the best deal, that’s the answer.

 

[Chris_Sanders]

I fully didn't realize the 2 year age difference

 

[Chris_Sanders]

Reading this, it really seems like Thomas will fetch the better deal.

 

[outcent13]

If you can get a good deal for Thomas I would do it. You have a light hitting stud defensive CF that’s maybe a year away in Jones. They also have a handful of guys that may not be far off.

I wish guys like Thomas and even Corbin to some extent would use the bunt more often. Just enough to open some holes . If Thomas can stay healthy and get his OBP up to around league average I think he’s a keeper and would fetch a much bigger return when and if Jones is ready.

 

[Chris_Sanders]

Well like the article says with Thomas the key is adding to his launch angle. He can get to 20 HRs a year if he gets the ball up a little more.

 

[AZ Native]

Well like the article says with Thomas the key is adding to his launch angle. He can get to 20 HRs a year if he gets the ball up a little more.

I hadn't seen that, but I certainly admire his defense. That is immeasurable, sometimes.

 

[Chris_Sanders]

I hadn't seen that, but I certainly admire his defense. That is immeasurable, sometimes.

56% GB Rate but + barrel and exit velocity.

He actually should easily add a full .100 to his OPS with any reasonable coaching.

Think McCarthy two years ago. It's why that 2 year difference is huge.

 

[TJ]

Thomas. Easy

 

[RON_IN_OC]

Thomas. Easy

Agreed. I'm keeping Jake, for the really simple fact he's a lefty who can actually hit lefties. He doesn't need to be pinch hit out of the lineup. I don't care if his defense is 80-85% of Thomas. This team lost a lot of last year's offense and they can't afford to lose more. Also, if Jones get his act together, you can probably slide Jake to LF and start transitioning Guriel to DH and 4th OF.

 

[TJ]

Agreed. I'm keeping Jake, for the really simple fact he's a lefty who can actually hit lefties. He doesn't need to be pinch hit out of the lineup. I don't care if his defense is 80-85% of Thomas. This team lost a lot of last year's offense and they can't afford to lose more. Also, if Jones get his act together, you can probably slide Jake to LF and start transitioning Guriel to DH and 4th OF.

I think Druw has a long ways to go, sadly.

 

[Chris_Sanders]

I think Druw has a long ways to go, sadly

Druw is now our #14 prospect. They should have dumped him a year ago

 

[TJ]

Druw is now our #14 prospect. They should have dumped him a year ago

He needs to be a part of every trade offer. Package him with Montgomery to get a DH

 

[GatorAZ]

McCarthy because he’s got the most value.

 

[AZ Native]

Thomas. Easy

We have offense. We need defense. We have already improved our pitching. Pitching and defense is the key.

 

[PDXChris]

2024
28-11 with Thomas
61-62 without Thomas

He was sent down after we won our 8th in a row to then we lost 3 in a row without him. We were 69-53 when he went down, and we went 20-20 the rest of the way. His defense matters.

 

[TigToad]

Druw is 21 and coming off injury. Give him 2 years.