What is Brignac's worth?

There is a reason he has the nickname the Cajun God of Baseball. He filled in well when Bartlett went down earlier in the year. His defense is one of the best in AAA. But he used to be known for his massive offensive potential. Back with the Rays affiliate Southwest Michigan he led the team with 15 HRs and 29 doubles. In 2006, at 20 years old, he combined to hit .321 with 24 home runs and 99 RBIs at Class A Advanced Visalia and Double-A Montgomery. But as he advanced to AAA, the offense didn't seem to come with him. But now, over his last 10 games, over half of his hits have been for extra bases, including 4 home runs.

The question was tossed around earlier this season about Brignac's worth. Someone mentioned a possible Brignac for Jeff Clement trade a month or so ago. At this point, you'd have to think his value has risen. He has more XB hits than Matt Laporta, the main piece in last year's CC trade. Better numbers than Alcides Escobar, except for steals. There doesn't seem like there's another comparable SS in upper minors. If he continues this tear, his value should be sky high this offseason.

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With the season that Barty has had, I'm almost of the mind that we try to move him this offseason.

4-5 years of Briggy with Bex after that is not bad. I’ve never been high on Briggy’s bat at the ML level, but he looked like he was starting to belong before Barty came back. If he could be a 3 win SS for league Min then we can afford to keep other guys. I like Bartlett a lot, but you have to think this is his high water season.

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by Sandy Kazmir on Jul 9, 2009 11:11 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs

what could Barty fetch?

I think it will come down to how much Bartlett wants and if he’s willing to sign a long-term deal (3-4 years). I also wonder if Brignac can provide the spark that Bartlett does. Bartlett’s on pace to steal 40 bases. He really seems to fit what this team is all about. That being said, he could be worth more to the Rays as a trade piece with a viable replacement in house.

by raysfaninminnesota on Jul 9, 2009 11:19 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

As stupid as it sounds Bartlett is a Baseball Player

He does everything right, whether it’s 1st-3rd, stealing 2nd or 3rd, infield hits, doubles to the gap, eating a throw when he’s deep in the hole, ranging up the middle, situationally hitting, bunting, working a count, making contact, all these things. I like the last series we played up in the Rogers Centre. He had moved to his right to get a ball that gets by most fielders, then he calmly one hopped a throw off the turf, because it’s easier for Los to catch it on a hop than to get some errant throw over his head. He did that twice in the game, and that to me, is what makes him such a great ballplayer.

All of this said, he carries more value than Brignac because of his name and accolades. This means he will cost significantly more than a player that is maybe a win below at the plate and equal in the field. It also means that he is worth a lot more in trade value to a GM that doesn’t care about his bankroll. How good would he look as a Giant. Sabes has to know that he has a full cupboard at the moment and could use a guy that is a better player than Renteria. I’m not expecting Bumgarner or Posey, but we could probably get a very nice package in return. How about Angel Villalona? LINK

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by Sandy Kazmir on Jul 9, 2009 3:51 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

Objectivity aside, I'd be sad to see JB go.

by Suttree on Jul 9, 2009 4:02 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

On second thought, Villalona seems like not our style

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A .12 BB/K doesn’t really fit with us, he does have real power and is still only 19 for another month. I think a package with him and maybe Thomas Neal might be appropriate. LINK I like the idea of getting guys that are a long ways off since we, hopefully, will not be drafting in the top-5 for a loooooooooong time.

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by Sandy Kazmir on Jul 9, 2009 4:10 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

If someone thinks Bartlett's true talent level is close to this, then absolutely sell sell sell!

by R.J. Anderson on Jul 9, 2009 11:58 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

I think Zobrist's future with the team is the key to SS next season.

If the FO decides that they want Zobrist at 2B than I think Bartlett or Brignac gets moved. If they decide that Zobrist is best fit in LF and move C.C. than I think Brignac plays 2B and Bartlett sticks around until Beckham is ready. Basically I think that there will be a long hard look at who has more value on the team compared to their market value of Bartlett, Crawford, Brignac, and Zobrist because I seriously doubt there is room for all four next season. (this assuming Matt Joyce is penciled into RF, I didn’t put him into the discussion because I feel his market value is far less compared to his value to our club than the other 4 mentioned, not a jab at the trade last off-season just a statement to my thoughts)

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