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Originally Posted by dustyanddaflames
I don't feel there is no real rush to move JPA, as he has done a real good job in learning to ropes of handling a major league staff, and has been able to do so while producing at the plate. They Jays are in a really good spot in a lot of positions, where they have some really good players coming up through the ranks - challenging for positions, and the losers still holding really good trade value (JPA/D'Arnaud, Thames/Snider, Hechevarria/Escobar, Gose/Rasmus, SP)...
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No rush for sure...but a .282 OBP is brutal. It's nice he has power, but if he remains a constant easy-out, the decision concerning who to keep becomes a lot easier. He'll always have teams who want him because of his power capabilities.
Don't get me wrong, I really like JPA and what he brings to the team...but in the discussion over who has a better shot long term...numbers don't lie...often.