I actually agree with a lot of this, which is why I think the best use of him in a trade would be as A big piece as opposed to being THE big piece. On his own the risk is too high to really bring something gamechanging, but the appeal of what he could be if he actually clicks would make him an insanely appealing asset in a big trade. Given them the less spectacular with a higher floor gets you an OK return; that player + Baez gets you gold, Jerry, GOLD. It's like trying to sell someone a car and instead of trying to win them over with a bunch of add-ons you're like, "ah, [expletive] it, you get the hover-tires. Sure, there's a good chance they'll fail and you'll die, but if they work you can FLY." you know, this used to be jon voight's javi baez.