07-14-2023, 10:18 AM
Quite the quandary…..
First, should the Angels trade him? Given their current situation, yes.
Should the Giants gut their system in order to acquire him? My opinion, no.
Why? There is no guarantee he would sign a long term deal. The risk is too great, particularly since the Giants are on the cusp of finally putting all the pieces in place to contend on a regular basis. I think striping the farm system for one player (even a guy as great as Ohtani) would leave the Giants in a Bonds-like situation - a superstar-driven team that is lacking enough supporting talent to compete at the highest level.
Instead, go all in after the season is over. The Giants are in a position to truly sell a player like Ohtani on the future and his place in the organization.
First, should the Angels trade him? Given their current situation, yes.
Should the Giants gut their system in order to acquire him? My opinion, no.
Why? There is no guarantee he would sign a long term deal. The risk is too great, particularly since the Giants are on the cusp of finally putting all the pieces in place to contend on a regular basis. I think striping the farm system for one player (even a guy as great as Ohtani) would leave the Giants in a Bonds-like situation - a superstar-driven team that is lacking enough supporting talent to compete at the highest level.
Instead, go all in after the season is over. The Giants are in a position to truly sell a player like Ohtani on the future and his place in the organization.