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Originally Posted by Jiggy_12
Imagination running wild tonight. This probably makes no sense for so many reasons but how about this for a completely absurd trade idea?
Ohtani for Bichette and Guerrero.
Would the Jays do it?
-you could argue Ohtani is an equally valuable hitter to Bo
-basically you are trading Vladdy for an elite pitcher (the hitting value of Bo and Sho would somewhat equal out)
- this would have to include a signing of Ohtani. And that money would likely equal what we would have had to resign Bo and Vladdy for combined
-Jays can still sign a free agent hitter to fill the lineup gap
Would the Angels do it?
- lose their superstar (who’s leaving anways) but gain two very young, marketable and controllable star players
- middle of the lineup with Bo, Vlad and Trout would be formidable
- have the option to either re sign these guys or flip them for further assets down the road
Total fantasy and would be the largest blockbuster of all time. But was fun to think about, even though very very little chance something like that could work.
Jays fans- you do that if you’re Atkins?
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I think you do. Simply put, I don't think Vlad recovers to the superstar he was destined to be. He's gotten into some bad habits on his approach and unless he breaks out of it he'll probably be an above average hitter but superstar I'm skeptical of at this point. However, I imagine we'll only get a few more versions of this dual Ohtani. I'd estimate 4 more seasons and he'll have to give up pitching. I dunno - the Jays fan in me says no, but from a business perspective it would be crazy lucrative.