Kyle Blanks...

[kylescubs23]

What are everyone's thoughts about maybe trying to acquire him from the Pads? With Rizzo in the bigs he is obviously blocked at 1B and I don't think anyone see's him playing OF anywhere, especially in Petco. He OPSed over 850 as a 23-year old in a little over 50 games and then got hurt last year but is back now and is putting up good numbers.

 

I don't know if he is even considered average at first and I would prefer to sign Fielder but Blanks would be a low cost option at 1B if we could swing a trade. I'm sure the Pads would want high minors pitching and I'm not sure we have what they would be looking for but I'm bored at work and came across his name.

 

What do you think?

[sneakypower]

to me, he's not even a consideration until both Pujols and Fielder are signed (elsewhere)

 

but guys like him who are useful but blocked are who i'd always want to pursue in trades, like when your buddy ordered too much at lunch and you're like "hey you gonna eat those fries?"

[Guest]

to me, he's not even a consideration until both Pujols and Fielder are signed (elsewhere)

 

but guys like him who are useful but blocked are who i'd always want to pursue in trades, like when your buddy ordered too much at lunch and you're like "hey you gonna eat those fries?"

 

Exactly. We need to find the Kyle Blanks that plays 3B.

[sneakypower]

that was Alex Gordon, last year

 

maybe Juan Francisco qualifies, i'd like him if he came cheap enough

[kylescubs23]

I watch Francisco play almost every day and I don't think he can play a big league 3rd base. He has pretty good hands and a really strong arm, but he doesn't have the lateral quickness. He can really hit, but if you are annoyed by people complaining about Aramis being lazy, just wait til you watch Francisco every day. I wouldn't mind trying to convert him to 1st though.

 

And he throws a bat into the stands about twice a homestand, so don't ever sit on the 1st base side when he's in the lineup.

[Clem Fandango]

to me, he's not even a consideration until both Pujols and Fielder are signed (elsewhere)

 

This. I really like Kyle Blanks's bat, but he's not going to be useful anywhere except first base. Playing the outfield will only exacerbate his foot injuries. And if we are going to be in the market for Pujols or Fielder then there's no reason to really go after him until the Cubs figure out if either one of them is going to be on the ball club.

 

Also, Kila Ka'aihue is another blocked 1B to consider. Would prefer Blanks though. Younger and has had some success in the majors already where as Kila has struggled.

[Tryptamine]

Would the Reds even consider moving Yonder Alonso in the division? Or is he even viewed as a 1B anymore now that he's been playing LF?

[Little Slide Rooter]

Would the Reds even consider moving Yonder Alonso in the division? Or is he even viewed as a 1B anymore now that he's been playing LF?

 

My guess is if they move him, they'll want at least a big league 2-3 starter.