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Old 03-14-2024, 03:37 PM   #487
dgibb10
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Originally Posted by SuperMatt18 View Post
How much do you think Mercer is worth is probably the question...

1st+1st+1st+Bahl+Vitek feels pretty close to Mercer + 1st + Casey (add Vanecek for cap if you want).

My gut is Mercer would be worth a 1st + 2nd if you were shopping him at the draft.
Depends on where the 1st is. I think at the bare minimum we're starting with the Kirby Dach price. And Mercer's production is levels above what Dach's was.


I think in terms of a draft position slot I'd value him as equal to 6th-7th overall pick or so.

Wasn't put on the table for Markstrom, wasn't put on the table for Meier.


And if Mercer was put on the block I think you'd be shocked at how much of a haul we fetches. When we talk bidding wars, there's not a team in the league that doesn't have a slot for Mercer or a need.

Need a C? Mercer
Need a winger? Mercer
Need someone for your PK? Mercer
Need someone for your PP? Mercer
Need to save cap space in the immediate future as a contender? Mercer on a bridge
Looking to have a bunch of savings and a bargain down the line for a rebuilder? Mercer on an 8 year deal.

I think in this case you're valuing Mercer at a valuation much closer to where Holtz is (Newhook price).
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