Reynolds as a trade candidate?

[El Gordo]

I believe he leads the majors in errors. Somewhere on OH, although I couldn't find it when I searched, it was mentioned that because of all the runs he costs us in errors, it evens out with the runs he gets us with HRs. It was also mentioned how his K's hurt us. Even with the HRs, he has trouble getting a sac fly with a runner on third and less than two outs.

Inane?!? That is a little harsh, no? You are right. He won the game in Atlanta. Don't get me wrong - I've been a huge optimist for years and actually believed this was the year we turned it around, but we haven't. We aren't making the playoffs anytime soon. We aren't finishing .500 this season. So does his HR that won us the game in Atlanta matter? Does the win matter? Does it matter if we win 69 games or 70 games? Or would you rather have a couple of great prospects who could make us great in the future?

I am not saying to trade him, I just mentioned it has a suggestion. Josh Bell is hitting better average-wise and has 13 or 14 HRs at Triple-A. Would he be that much of a drop off from Reynolds? Would it be that big of a deal? To me, trading Reynolds makes more sense than trading a guy like Hardy.

According to Baseball Reference, his oWAR is 2.3 and his dWAR is -1.4, so he is just about 1 W better than even, and I have to think his defense will improve, because it is currently inconsistent wit his career norms.

[Phantom]

If Mark Reynolds was a DH, what would his WAR be?

At this point? Between 1.0 and 1.5, probably.

[ShaneDawg85]

why not? The truth is, I think Reynolds has hurt us more than he has helped us. His defense and his K's kill us sometimes. His HRs are in bunches and moonshots but aren't necessarily difference makers. Did we need his two HRs tonight win we lost 13-4? Why not trade him while he is hot?

What kind of tomfoolery is this statement? So his homers only count if the game is close, or we win? :laughlol:

[Slappy]

Your supposed to add major league talent, not subtract it.

[Phantom]

Your supposed to add major league talent, not subtract it.

This is the way the Rays built their system...only the exact opposite.

[Moose Milligan]

What kind of tomfoolery is this statement? So his homers only count if the game is close, or we win? :laughlol:

According to him, yeah. I mean, he devalues homers when they're in a blowout loss, but he's the only one smart enough to do that. Teams trying to trade for Reynolds are going to overlook when he homers and how far the Orioles are behind.

I'll never understand the trade infatuation. The way some people throw around trades on here, it's almost as if we'd never actually have a team. Just a revolving door of players and constantly trying to catch lightning in a bottle.

[Can_of_corn]

Quick, name the three Oriole players who haven't been featured in a trade thread in the last 15 minutes...

Roberts, Izturis and....and....Willie Randolph!

What do I win?

Darnit, Randolph isn't playing...

[flashjordnk]

By this dictum, you have to trade Guthrie, Scott, Jones, Markakis, Reynolds, Hardy, DLee, Vlad, Koji, Gregg, and JJ. If our core is Wieters, Britton, Matsz, and Arrieta, we "mine as well" trade them too.

I think what Rick meant was that it's a two fold question.

1. Will he be productive on a contending team?

2. Can we get maximum trade value for him now?

If the answer to the first is no, and the answer to the second is yes. I don't see a reason why you wouldn't pull the string. Reynolds is red hot and if he can net us a Carlos Santana like prospect like Casey Blake managed to do for the Indians. I don't see how the Orioles couldn't be at least asking around to find out if that opportunity is there.

[Singleton]

Although it hasn't been discussed, he is hitting .329 over his last month and now has 20 HRs. Although he is a strikeout machine and has a ton of errors this season (more than career average) I wonder what his trade worth would be, especially with him being signed through 2012.

Here are playoff contenders that could use a 3B upgrade:

Detroit: more power than Inge, not as good defensively

Cleveland: They need help at 3B, although they just called up top prospect Chinsenhall

Anaheim: Reynolds is a serious offensive upgrade

Seattle: Figgins just has not been that good in Seattle and is splitting time with Adam Kennedy

Cincinnati: Rolen isn't what he used to be in the power department

Milwaukee: Casey McGehee has been terrible all season

Colorado: They have Wigginton has their starter at 3B. Reynolds would hit it out of Coors Field every night.

Anyone out there know of any decent prospects from these teams that we could get for Reynolds? Any chance any of these happen?

I have no problem trading Reynolds in the right deal but I don't think any of the teams you mention would list "upgrade at 3rd" as anywhere near their top priority. Also, every team in baseball is aware of his defensive issues.

[Can_of_corn]

I think what Rick meant was that it's a two fold question.

1. Will he be productive on a contending team?

2. Can we get maximum trade value for him now?

If the answer to the first is no, and the answer to the second is yes. I don't see a reason why you wouldn't pull the string. Reynolds is red hot and if he can net us a Carlos Santana like prospect like Casey Blake managed to do for the Indians. I don't see how the Orioles couldn't be at least asking around to find out if that opportunity is there.

It could have something to do with the fact that the O's would then need to find someone that can play third base for them, this year and beyond. In order for a deal to make sense the O's would have to receive more for him then it would cost to replace him.

You don't think Bell is a long term answer at 3rd do you?

[LookinUp]

I'd trade anyone for the right return.

Mark Reynolds is our most feared hitter by about 50 miles. Josh Bell isn't an answer at 3B, the closest "answer" we have at 3B is Schoop, and Reynolds is under contract past this year. There really is no reason at all to trade him unless someone really blows us away. If that happens, I'd trade pretty much anyone.

[Snutchy]

Has anybody noticed the Wiggy is having quite the career year for himself in Color of Ado?

OPS is .815, good for 30 points over his career #. Slugging is near .500, on pace for about 25 - 30 HR's. Good fo him. I bet he loves that thin air.

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[Frobby]

I believe he leads the majors in errors. Somewhere on OH, although I couldn't find it when I searched, it was mentioned that because of all the runs he costs us in errors, it evens out with the runs he gets us with HRs. It was also mentioned how his K's hurt us. Even with the HRs, he has trouble getting a sac fly with a runner on third and less than two outs.

The errors have hurt us far more than the strikeouts. He certainly has been a big plus on the offensive side, not only by hitting homers but by putting up the highest OBP on the team. The strikeouts are nothing more than a minor nuisance. The errors are a legitimate concern. He's already made more errors this season than he did during all of 2009 or 2010. So, the question is, will he settle down, or is this going to continue unabated all year?

[jets4ever]

By this dictum, you have to trade Guthrie, Scott, Jones, Markakis, Reynolds, Hardy, DLee, Vlad, Koji, Gregg, and JJ. If our core is Wieters, Britton, Matsz, and Arrieta, we "mine as well" trade them too.

At this point, make all those, in bold, available.

[flashjordnk]

It could have something to do with the fact that the O's would then need to find someone that can play third base for them, this year and beyond. In order for a deal to make sense the O's would have to receive more for him then it would cost to replace him.

You don't think Bell is a long term answer at 3rd do you?

The bottom line is the O's have needs everywhere. Getting a 3b problem, in exchange for a SP problem to me isn't the end of the world.

If we can get a definite solution at 2b, LF, 3b, SP long term for Reynolds. Count me in.

If the trade were Reynolds for a Carlos Santana type prospect, you're saying you would turn it down? I'd give up a few decent years of Reynolds for the next couple years for a plus prospect for the long haul. Even if it meant filling one hole and creating another.