Who are the untouchables on this team?

[Ryanwb]

Now that the season is very much in the tanks.... yes I know it's only the first 35 days of the season but this team has the most losses in the league, I'm not expecting things to turn around soon.... I'm going to assume moves are going to start occuring.

Who is untouchable and who is untradeable? The difference between the two being, who is the organization building around and who could they not give away because they are so underproductive against their salary

40 man roster members only

Untouchable:
Upton
Haren
Drew

Untradeable:
Byrnes
Rauch
Chris Young

everyone else is fair game

 

[O]

Untouchable?
AJ Hinch.

 

[Diamondback Jay]

Chris Young

I may be the only one who thinks this, but I still think Young has some trade value..

 

[coyoteshockeyfan]

Of course untouchable never truly means untouchable if you get a crazy enough offer, but I'll play. The year next to each name is the last season the Diamondbacks have that player under control.

Franchise Builders (Guys you can build a team around):
Dan Haren - 2012 (2013 club option)
Justin Upton - 2013
Stephen Drew - 2012

Keepers (Good players that should only be traded in what's clearly the right deal, but not good enough for the Franchise Builders label):
Miguel Montero - 2012
Chad Qualls - 2010
Max Scherzer - 2012 or 2013
Mark Reynolds - 2013
Tony Pena - 2012
Juan Gutierrez - 2012 or 2013

Hold For Now (Guys whose trade value right now is too low at the moment to justify trading them due to their remaining upside):
Conor Jackson - 2011
Chris Young - 2013
Chris Snyder - 2012 (2013 club option)

Probably can't trade (Due to salary, injuries, etc):
Eric Byrnes - 2010
Scott Schoeneweis - 2009
Chad Tracy - 2009 (2010 club option)
Tom Gordon - 2009
Jon Rauch - 2009
Tony Clark - 2009
*Snyder and Young look like they're sliding closer and closer towards this category

Pack Your Bags (Should be deadline bait unless they want to sign a reasonable deal):
Doug Davis - 2009
Jon Garland - 2009 (2010 mutual option)
Felipe Lopez - 2009

Wild Card:
Brandon Webb - 2010

I think that covers just about everybody except for the spare parts. I'm sure we'll all get into a larger discussion over Webb later, but for now I'll quickly put it as there are several main reasons why not to trade him in 2009... A) Obviously he's hurt which will keep his value down for a while even after he returns, B) This team believe it or not can rise as quickly as it has sunk, C) The team will probably have to replace two starting pitchers this offseason as it is, and D) He's still relatively cheap. Of course, 2010 is a whole other animal which hinges on way too many factors to be settled between now and then.

 

[Ryanwb]

I think Doug Davis is the first to go and believe that Scott Schoeneweis will get traded at some point as well. Contenders are always looking for left handed arms.

 

[IAWarnerFan]

Haren and Webb, but that's about it.

A few of the players probably couldn't be given away.

 

[Bayless2Budinger]

I may be the only one who thinks this, but I still think Young has some trade value..

Of course he has trade value. Hes still only 25 and has a 30/25 season under his belt. His trade value might not be high right now but its not like teams wouldnt be interested especially considering his salary.

 

[Bayless2Budinger]

Chad Tracy is also a guy who could be easily traded and would have teams interested. Look at the Cubs if Aramis misses more time than expected right now.

 

[Bayless2Budinger]

I know this is far down the road, but if Upton hits his potential, we might be seeing a Arod like contract considering his age when he hits free agency. Could the Dbacks actually pay him superstar money?

 

[The Commish]

I know this is far down the road, but if Upton hits his potential, we might be seeing a Arod like contract considering his age when he hits free agency. Could the Dbacks actually pay him superstar money?

I think they could once we have all of that deferred money off our books.




CY isn't tradeable in my opinion because of his contract. We wouldn't get much in return. Maybe a mid-level prospect or two at best.

 

[Shzm13]

Haren Upton Drew, everyone else is fair game.

 

[BirdMan21]

Haren Upton Drew, everyone else is fair game.

I think you have to add Scherzer to the list as well. He is still a very highly regarded young pitcher. He just still has to learn how to pitch rather than just throw. But I would be AMAZED to see Scherzer get moved anytime before his first contract is up.