Carlos Quentin anyone? (Byrnes signs with Arizona)

[burnt out cubbie fan]

For some reason, he also gets HBP quite a bit as well.

From what I have read in BA scouting reports, this is due to the fact that he sort of leans over the plate in his stance.

 

And the Diamondbacks need any sort of pitching they can get.

[Diffusion]

Diamondbacks' outfield situation also has Carlos Gonzales in the low minors...

 

The low Class A Midwest League has been good for at least one star hitting prospect each year this decade, with an alumni list that includes Albert Pujols and Adam Dunn (2000), Miguel Cabrera (2001), Joe Mauer (2002), Prince Fielder (2003) and Brandon Wood (2004).

 

The latest addition is South Bend outfielder Carlos Gonzales, who led the Silver Hawks to the league championship while catching the eye of everyone who saw him. He won the league MVP award and managers rated him the MWL's best batting prospect, defensive outfielder and outfield arm as well its most exciting player.

 

"I've seen all the guys who came through the league the last five years," a National League scout said, "and I'm not sure Gonzales isn't better than all of them except Joe Mauer. He's better than Daric Barton and Casey Kotchman. He's better than Justin Morneau, Jason Stokes and Adrian Gonzalez.

 

"That bat is so special. He's an easy, easy great bat."

[PieOnMyHands]

I don't see Quentin being traded. What would be the point? The Byrnes deal is only for one year. No need to rush the guy. Give him another year at AAA, or just keep him on the bench and ease him into the starting role so he's ready for next year.

 

There are also injuries and whatnot to consider.

 

Depth is never a bad thing... and since they can just keep him in the minors, I think they'd have to be overwhelmed to give him up.