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Originally Posted by bizaro86
So what you're saying is sign a FA pitcher, then trade Manoah for Elly de la Cruz and have him play 3rd base? I like it.
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Haha. I wish. To be clear, I think the best time to trade Manoah would be right now when there’s hope it was a one off, season he just had. I’ve said it before and say it again that it’s really tough to get your mental and physical game aligned and I’d assume there will be trial and errors for him this upcoming season, much like this past season. He’s going to have to lose weight, get his mental situation right, check his ego, and adapt his pitching mechanics to the pitch clock all at once. It’s a lot to change and I don’t hold much hope it can be done all at once. Especially with his ego. So I would prefer they deal him now if a good offer is out there. Chances of a bounce back are slim for at least about a year.