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Originally Posted by duncan_idaho
An Aoki/Gomes platoon might not be awful, if Aoki has a strong second half. It's possible he's just finished, but it's also possible he returns to being a .280/.350 hitter, which would still be valuable at the top of the lineup.
I'd prefer an everyday guy, too, but Gomes would be better than doing nothing.
If Aoki continues to be ineffective, Dyson and Gomes would be a pretty nice pairing.
I don't think Dunn helps nearly as much as people seem to think it does. And there's the matter of needing to unload Butler in the deal.
This board has always been higher on Dunn than I think he warrants, though. The HR numbers are sexy... the rest of the package, not so much. I think there's a good reason he's never played on a team that wins consistently.
He'd be fine as a complementary piece if you're asking him to hit 6th or 7th and be a three outcome guy from that spot in the lineup, but if you're asking him to hit in the middle, I think you're going to be disappointed.
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I think he's a huge upgrade over Butler and can give Hosmer a day off or a day to DH without losing too much. 2 of those 3 outcomes aren't too shabby. He hit's HR's and gets on base. I also don't think you have to trade Butler. Just use him to PH or release his fat ass. He's affordable in $ and in prospects.