Looking at a possible trade target, in the OF.
There have been rumblings that the Dodgers may make Matt Kemp available this winter. Kemp has been a star in CF for the Dodgers, most especially in 2009 when he posted this line:
| .297 | .352 | .490 | .842 |
124 |
and was in the running for the MVP award. he has consistently being a 3-WAR player for his career. This was also true last year when his slash line slumped:
| .249 | .310 | .450 | .760 | 107 |
but he still posted 2.3 WAR. That slash line slump has led the Dodgers to be unhappy with him, and they look ready to sell low.
Pros: Young talented hitter with power, OBP (apart from last year) and plus defense. Outfield of Cutch Tabata and Kemp would be very very good. Even in down year, valuable player; will be 26 and 27 in 2011-12, so major career year possibilities. No Doumit/GFJ/Scrappy/Moss in RF
Cons: possible high price tag. Only two years until FA. WIll earn 7 mil next year, possibly 10 mil + in 2010. Not a pitcher :)
What would it take to get Kemp? Would he be worth the price?
Discuss.
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