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Originally Posted by flambers
In my opinion if Rios is at his potential, they need to get rid of him and find an outfielder who can produce the big runs when they are needed.
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Please explain that.
Not every MLB player produces big runs when they are needed, a player's value is more than the sum of the numbers on the back of a baseball card.
In my opinion/perception an offense needs: players that get on base (1-2), a superstar (3) players that slug (4-5) and players that hit for average (6-7) and 8/9 are defensive specialists that have limited offense.
To me, Rios does a below average job of getting on base but seems perfect around the 6 spot*, driving in slow runners with hard hits and being on base (to steal or hit & run) for the bottom of the order. And for his salary I think he provides fine value in his roles (middle/bottom of the order and superior defender).
Even if you think Rios is the 8/9 type, tell me how we're going to get the superstar we're missing by trading him away?
Or should we just unload him for anything and hope for the best?
*edit: and that's assuming he doesn't improve his offense, which he may with Gene and Cito. Rios was in the home run derby last year, he has potential to have a superstar season or two (though I doubt he will ever develop into a consistent superstar)