Quote Originally Posted by shoeless joe View Post
Well now I understand the problem...you lack reading comprehension skills. I said that I would trade him for a top notch offer, I just don't think one comes in. And no where have I stated we need to keep him because he will help us contend this year. In fact I have maintained all season that a .500 record is the high end for this team. But a solid veteran is a huge positive when trying to rebuild.

And if you doubt the importance of veteran leadership go back and look at the braves of '89 and '90 leading into that '91 season...which is what the braves front office has repeatedly said they are trying to duplicate and get back to. Lonnie smith and Charlie leibrandt come to mind immediately as veteran guys brought in during the rebuild/build-up to help lead the younger players.
The problem is not on my end. You said you would only trade him for a "top notch offer". I take that to mean an A or B prospect. It is delusional to not realize the club would trade him for a C prospect. Especially after Peraza is called up, cause CJ amd Callaspo are signed long terms on deals no one wants, EYJ is the backup CF, so that basically leaves KJ as the odd man out. As far as veteran presents, the team has other vets.

I dont think anyone would give a C prospect for him now, but someone probably would if he kept it up for another month. And the club would jump right on that offer.

Also, how is someone that is "too important to the team" on a one year deal not about playing for this year?