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Originally Posted by JiriHrdina
I don't usually agree with TAO but in this case I do. Jose has always seem like a bit of a turd. Helluva bat. But still a turd.
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I think Jose's turd-ness gets overblown. The guys is passionate about winning and about succeeding on a personal level. He wears his emotions on his sleeve, and it sometimes comes out as whiny-ness. I'm not happy with his public comments the last couple of days, but I would not move him based on attitude. (And I'm not saying that you've said that, just seems to be a common opinion)
I'd seriously be looking to move Jose for these reasons:
1) This current team is not built for sustainable success, and moving Jose represents one opportunity to bring in some young players who could help in that regard
2) Jose is a prime candidate for some serious regression in the next couple of years, unless he is moved full time to DH. I think his bat will stay strong for a few years, but his range will start to go soon, and he will be more of a hinderance then a help in the OF.
3) That contract is ridiculous, and if Jose doesn't back down from those numbers, and continues to give harming interviews, he will kill his trade value.
Trading him will be a hard sell to this fan-base, and it will be disappointing after all the fun we had last season, but I think its the right move if we can find a good return for him (that hopefully includes some pitching prospects).