MLB Network’s Jon Morosi broke the news on Monday that the Braves “have no interest” in an Acuña trade and are actively refusing to engage in conversations about the right fielder.
If you're going to keep him, then coach him. This guy has the lowest baseball IQ north of Little League. He can't be wasting ABS challenges because of his pride, and if he's too hurt to hussle be satisfied to let him sit on the bench.
I think your analysis is spot on here. AA is a smart guy, and trading Acuna now would be selling low. In a sense, every player should be tradable if the value you get back is more than the value you trade away.
It is kind of like the "sign Ronnie to an extension" debate, which I am sure you will weigh in on at some point. The question will always be "for how much?". He plays in 70% of your games (9 seasons is enough data points for me), and so you have to figure that out, and then where he stands going forward on the star-quality standard. It is just a number.
If you're going to keep him, then coach him. This guy has the lowest baseball IQ north of Little League. He can't be wasting ABS challenges because of his pride, and if he's too hurt to hussle be satisfied to let him sit on the bench.
Me, i would rather have my Draft Choices and my International Bonus Money.
3 good drafts in a Row !!! This guy, Ronit Shah, is a Difference Maker !!!
Let's not take Draft Choices away from him.
Great analysis as usual thank you
I think your analysis is spot on here. AA is a smart guy, and trading Acuna now would be selling low. In a sense, every player should be tradable if the value you get back is more than the value you trade away.
It is kind of like the "sign Ronnie to an extension" debate, which I am sure you will weigh in on at some point. The question will always be "for how much?". He plays in 70% of your games (9 seasons is enough data points for me), and so you have to figure that out, and then where he stands going forward on the star-quality standard. It is just a number.