Trades?

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Kelly was gone for 5 years. Fedde just one.

 

Kelly also wasn't that great over there. His numbers didn't really pop until he was back here for a few years.

 

The starting points were not equal.

 

Fedde was a thrice ranked BA Top 100 prospect. Kelly was just some guy from ASU…

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Sogard can field and had a decent OBP in AAA. Maybe he can be a decent stopgap until something better comes along?

 

While Sogard was the Ciriaco of Spring Training, why not Meidroth?

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While Sogard was the Ciriaco of Spring Training, why not Meidroth?

 

Sogard hits the ball harder and has more positional versatility (i.e. can play SS). Meidroth is a light hitting (think Marty Barrett) guy who is taking advantage of the challenge system in AAA. He's a decent defender at 2B and 3B, but doesn't have a great arm or range. The worry is that his lack of power will push that OBP down a lot in MLB as pitchers will begin to go after him more. If his exit velos were a tick higher, he would be higher on the radar.

 

Meidroth isn't at risk of being taken in the Rule 5 draft, but he could either be used as trade fodder this year or they may work him into the rotation next season. Hard to say.