Mayberry for Golson

by Kinslerhomer on Nov 20, 2008 6:21 PM EST Comment 11 comments

The Rangers just traded John Mayberry Jr. to the Philles for Greg Golson:

The Rangers traded John Mayberry Jr. to Philadelphia for outfielder Greg Golson. It's a swap of first-round picks. Mayberry was drafted in the first round in 2005 and Golson in 2004. Golson was added to the 40-man roster.

Thoughts on the trade?

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Golston is younger, better performance, and better tools.

by cwhitman412 on Nov 20, 2008 6:27 PM EST reply actions 0 recs

interesting

I’m still a closet Mayberry fan… he has a bat much like the Philly team… big-time power… very interesting to see if he can refine it and find a home there

by daveh33 on Nov 20, 2008 6:28 PM EST reply actions 0 recs

Amaro's first...

move as GM and it was a pretty dumb one. I guess it makes sense if you think Mayberry could play left field for them next year His bat would not look too bad at that tiny Citizens Bank park.

by joegonzo on Nov 20, 2008 8:20 PM EST reply actions 0 recs

Mayberry

He doesn’t really adjust too well. He’ll see early success at a level and then fade as pitchers figure out his holes. There’s a lot of work left there.

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by Andy Seiler on Nov 20, 2008 8:28 PM EST reply actions 0 recs

really suprised if JMJ ever held down consistent playing time in the ML. I really just see it as two semi-bust 1st round picks being dealt. I dont mind it as a Ranger fan b/c at least we got the younger guy who at least has some room and time to grow. JMJ is already at 25 and facing at least 4

by blalock84 on Nov 20, 2008 9:13 PM EST reply actions 0 recs

Nice trade for both sides

Neither guy has been amazing, but both have made solid progress. The Rangers have enough OF depth to leave Golson stay in the minors for the next couple of years and refine his skills. The Phillies will probably love Mayberry – his big power will play up in their park and he should ready to contribute next year in at least a platoon role.

I think Golson remains very intriguing. For a guy who was so raw coming out of high school, he’s done pretty well for himself thus far.

by mrkupe on Nov 20, 2008 9:43 PM EST reply actions 0 recs

+1

This is a balanced trade. The Phillies, with the departure of Pat Burrell, get a power prospect ready for the big leagues. The Rangers alliviate a logjam of outfielders, and have a year to see what they really have in Brandon Boggs. What is really encouraging about the trade is both players are prototypes of their original organizations. It’s a good sign for both teams to be able to deal from the strength of their respective farm systems.

by StickRat on Nov 21, 2008 12:26 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs