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I was in favor of trading one of Mountcastle/Hays/Santander after last year to make room for prospects like Kjerstad.
I see the main issue with trading one of the above or O'Hearn is those players will deliver more value in an Orioles uniform over the return in any trade. I'm leaning towards Elias taking a calculated risk and creating at bats for Kjerstad.
Kjerstad is blocked by Santander and especially O'Hearn. I would be willing to take a chance trading O'Hearn to bring up Kjerstad, but I think most around here would not want to let OH go. Maybe right most would rather trade Santander, but I think Santander is about to heat up. We'll have to wait and see.
Yeah, pretty sure Norby's defense is what has held him back so far.
That could be a factor and also Norby's defense that's his weakest link as a prospect. Kjerstad is certainly deserving, but getting him at bats could be an issue since he can only play 1B/DH/OF.