I think you're points are as valid as any Kasi. I'd say he's on a good path, with this year easily chalking it up to be an anomaly. Given his talent and what he's done to this point, it would take a huge return to bother dealing him as he does have the talent to be a franchise player for years to come. Generational talent? Who knows -- that DOES get used frequently but if you look at the ROY every year and what that person turned out to be, it shows you baseball can be finicky where a lot of guys show brilliance, then fall of the map. In baseball one injury can derail your career quickly as well. A lot of stars have to align, with hard work in the mix as well.
I don't think anyone should give up on him - he's got a lot to be positive over. Having said that, those one off stats in any sport are annoying, I'll say that much. But he does have a certain amount of talent where it's worth pursuing. Outwardly putting the guy on the market I don't think is a good idea though, as well as signing to a long term deal. The guy has shown enough talent to keep the intrigue up, so much so the only concern I have is his size as he does have a bigger body type that can break down if not well maintained.
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