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Originally Posted by C3HIEF3S
The difference between Cuthbert from Bonifacio and Dozier is that Cuthbert has had some success in the big leagues and could net you a return. I don't think Bonifacio or Dozier would net the Royals anything to help in 2017. There shouldn't be one player not named Mondesi that should be deemed untouchable, IMO. Also I don't believe that we should overrate his plate discipline. He walked 6.3% of the time last year with an OBP of .318. He put up a solid couple months, but I don't see why that would put him as untouchable. Just my opinion.
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Solid take, but my thoughts on his plate discipline come from his minor league numbers, I'm thinking that with more AB's (as you suggest he needs) the plate discipline we saw in the minors as well as the amount of pitches he took in the majors will start transitioning into more walks.
I do agree that trading Cutty would net us the best return of those three - but it would also be a massive risk for the Royals to take if they want to have any hope of contention from 2018-2020.
If they're in a similar spot to 2015 and one or two pieces get them over the top, I think it is a move worth making. However, in this spot, where even a #3 starter still likely puts us behind the Indians, I am unsure if such a move would be worth throwing in the towel on the next three seasons.
It's a fun discussion to have, though, and I can't imagine how the conversations in the FO have gone - especially with the pressure from Glass to reduce payroll.