Comments on: Crown Gems: Alberto Callaspo for A.J. Ellis?

By: Wally Fish

Wally Fish — Tue, 10 Nov 2009 17:24:15 +0000

ecp,
I agree with you that a rational evaluation would come to the conclusion that Callaspo > Ellis in terms of value. Sadly with Dayton’s track record as Royals GM, it is possible that he views the equation as Callaspo = Ellis. As awful as the team was defensively in 2009, we have to consider that Dayton will “over correct” to address the problem. While I would agree it is probably under the heading of “never gonna happen” I can’t say that it won’t happen.

In my opinion Getz > Ellis as well so I don’t think that a one for one swap along those lines makes sense along those lines either. The Royals may have acquired Getz to deal him elsewhere, it is entirely possible, but he fits what this team needs and projects to be a more complete player than Callaspo.

AC is a defensive liability and the specter of his off-field issues will always be part of the equation as well, but he is the 2nd or 3rd best hitter on the team.

If Dayton could get Ellis plus another prospect then I’d be on board, but then that deal wouldn’t seem to make much sense from the Dodgers perspective. This is the dilemma that the Royals have with both Callaspo and DeJesus, their value is too high for a one to one swap in most cases, but it isn’t high enough to merit a return of multiple legitimate players/prospects.

By: ecp

ecp — Tue, 10 Nov 2009 16:51:54 +0000

I would think that the Dodgers would HAVE to give up more than Ellis for Callaspo. A 28 year old with virtually no major league experience for a proven major league player? That would be insane and should come under the heading of “never gonna happen.”

How about this instead? Getz for Ellis? Who says that Dayton picked up Getz to keep him? Maybe HE is the trade bait.

By: Scott W

Scott W — Tue, 10 Nov 2009 15:41:28 +0000

I think you need a DH with more power. This year Callaspo’s homerun totals were an anomaly if you look at the course of his career. So it remains to be seen whether it was a fluke or if he’s trending in that direction. His power for an AL 2B is adequate; his power is not adequate for an everyday DH of a legitimate contender in the AL Central.

Let’s just hope DM is getting more out of the trade than just Ellis (if in fact this is the trade he’s seeking). In most trades he’s done he’s taken 2 players for one for the most part, right?

By: Jeff Parker

Jeff Parker — Tue, 10 Nov 2009 14:16:51 +0000

It’s weird because Callaspo for Buckner was a trade DM won but it sure does seem like he wants him gone. He spent last winter trying to find a middle infielder to keep Bert from playing everyday and this year he aquires Getz.

I like the idea of Bert at DH but I’m bracing myself for an eventual trade.

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