ESPN's Jim Bowden recently posted about the idea of a Jurickson Profar for Oscar Taveres trade. The question is, is this a good trade for both sides? I think it is. The Cardinals are in dire need of a shortstop after losing Rafael Furcal, and we all know about the Rangers woes in the Outfield after losing Josh Hamilton. After signing Elvis Andrus to a long term deal, the Rangers literally have no room for Profar, with Beltre at third as well. Some say they should move Ian Kinsler to the outfield and put Profar at second. I disagree because you shouldn't uproot one of your stars to bring in a young prospect, no matter the hype he brings with him. Taveres is blocked in St. Louis as well, with Jay in CF and Holliday in left, and Beltran in right. Making it a match made in heaven for the two clubs.
Now the question is, if this trade is something that is possible, is it a straight up? Or a couple sweetner players like in the Michael Pineda-Jesus Montero deal. I think that both clubs would add another player or two. Maybe from Texas, Justin Grimm, or Luke Jackson, and from St.Louis, Michael Wacha or Kolten Wong. Now obviously, this is all speculation and who knows if this is even a valid trade offer. Again it makes sense for two teams competing in tough divisions, and it could be what they need to get over the hump and become teams that will not only make the playoffs, but go deep into the playoffs. And who knows maybe this trade doesn't work but maybe Mike Olt will get shipped off to the Bronx, something I would love to see personally, don't see it happening but hey I can dream can't I?
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