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.