The Indians have a 3B prospect Nolan Jones that is #42 in MLB’s newest top 100 rankings to compare to India who no longer is on the top 100 prospect list for mlb.com. Jones could also be ready by the end of 2020 so this is not the automatic deal that you think it is. Asking Senzel move to another position (corner outfield) also could slow his offensive development. I don’t see Cleveland doing this. I would think if Cleveland could be talked into trading Lindor, Lodolo or Greene would have to be involved along with Senzel.
I agree with hockeyjohn on this one. Cleveland would ask for Lodolo or Greene instead of India. That would be one realistic trade for Lindor that Cleveland would have to consider. Getting 6 years of Senzel for 2 years of Lindor plus a top prospect pitcher would be a trade worth considering. If I’m Cleveland I begin by leaving out Naquin altogether which would be an overpay by the Reds but it’s what Cleveland has been saying all along. If they are going to trade Lindor, someone is going to make an offer they can’t refuse.
How could the Indians say no to this trade? By the end of the season the Indians lineup could be this:
C) Perez
1B) Santana
2B) India/Ramirez
3B) India/Ramirez
SS) Beckham?
LF) Senzel
CF) Mercado
RF) Luplow (Maybe sign Puig)
DH) Reyes
How could the Reds say Yes to trade.
The Indians have a 3B prospect Nolan Jones that is #42 in MLB’s newest top 100 rankings to compare to India who no longer is on the top 100 prospect list for mlb.com. Jones could also be ready by the end of 2020 so this is not the automatic deal that you think it is. Asking Senzel move to another position (corner outfield) also could slow his offensive development. I don’t see Cleveland doing this. I would think if Cleveland could be talked into trading Lindor, Lodolo or Greene would have to be involved along with Senzel.
I agree with hockeyjohn on this one. Cleveland would ask for Lodolo or Greene instead of India. That would be one realistic trade for Lindor that Cleveland would have to consider. Getting 6 years of Senzel for 2 years of Lindor plus a top prospect pitcher would be a trade worth considering. If I’m Cleveland I begin by leaving out Naquin altogether which would be an overpay by the Reds but it’s what Cleveland has been saying all along. If they are going to trade Lindor, someone is going to make an offer they can’t refuse.