2025 Prospects Thread

[D-train]

I thought that he had more than next year on his contract, although I wouldn’t be surprised if he was resigned. Plus I think Celestin is more likely to play SS in the future.

JPs D has been bad this season. Emerson has got a lot of praise for his. I would be surprised if they move him to 3B because of 32 yo JP.

I think there's actually a good chance they look to move JP this winter. He's been that bad defensively and he's probably going to make overtures about needing an extension and you better believe the M's don't want to have to dance around that all year. That could fuck up the clubhouse mood.

No, I would sell JP by December. Move Young to SS for the time being and then Colt takes over when he's ready to roll. It has the added benefit of opening up 2B for Arroyo until Emerson arrives.
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I would love that but would be shocked if it happens

[D-train]

Jerry won't trade fan fav Captain Cool for PR reasons.

[GL_Storm]

They could surprise us and move JP in the offseason. I could see it happening. They could also start having him play some other positions and try to evolve him into a utility role.

[Juliooooo]

Celestin has been slow and steady. He’s hitting .239 with a .730 OPS,. Only 5 HR, but I expect that to get better with time. He does seem to be a lot better against lefties despite fewer AB. 3 if his 5 HR and OPS .100 points higher. I always wonder with guys that have a better right hand swing off it’s worth then switch hitting because that’s 75 % of your AB. Either way, he’s having a very good season and looking forward to see how he finishes. I’d expect him to stay in Modesto and jump to Everett next season

Not sure where you got .239. Celesten hasn't slipped below .275 all season.

.293. Transposed the 2 numbers.

[Juliooooo]

I don't think they will trade him. He's having a pretty good hitting season, and they don't have anyone to replace him (unless they think Young can play there).

[Vogelbomb]

I don't think they will trade him. He's having a pretty good hitting season, and they don't have anyone to replace him (unless they think Young can play there).

well you and dt aren't considering the malcontent melodrama that may play out with JP being pissed for having no contract extension. If I'm Jerry I nip that shit in the bud plus his defense has been abysmal

[HawkandMariner88]

I don't think they will trade him. He's having a pretty good hitting season, and they don't have anyone to replace him (unless they think Young can play there).

well you and dt aren't considering the malcontent melodrama that may play out with JP being pissed for having no contract extension. If I'm Jerry I nip that shit in the bud plus his defense has been abysmal

Can we package him & Luis for a 1B somehow. Better yet can we get a new closer while were at it.

[Vogelbomb]

well you and dt aren't considering the malcontent melodrama that may play out with JP being pissed for having no contract extension. If I'm Jerry I nip that shit in the bud plus his defense has been abysmal

Can we package him & Luis for a 1B somehow. Better yet can we get a new closer while were at it.

Well, I'm not shipping Castillo anywhere. The guy is durable, consistent and pretty damn dominant at times. If I'm shipping starters, I'm shipping Miller and Logan Evans.

Closer should be Brash moving forward. Wouldn't mind shipping Munoz out and signing someone better for the 8th.

[GL_Storm]

I don't think they will trade him. He's having a pretty good hitting season, and they don't have anyone to replace him (unless they think Young can play there).

well you and dt aren't considering the malcontent melodrama that may play out with JP being pissed for having no contract extension. If I'm Jerry I nip that shit in the bud plus his defense has been abysmal

That doesn't tend to be an issue in baseball.

[Donn Beach]

I don't think they will trade him. He's having a pretty good hitting season, and they don't have anyone to replace him (unless they think Young can play there).

well you and dt aren't considering the malcontent melodrama that may play out with JP being pissed for having no contract extension. If I'm Jerry I nip that shit in the bud plus his defense has been abysmal

That doesn't tend to be an issue in baseball.

most players want to test FA...