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Carlos Gonzalez, Charlie Blackmon – OF, Colorado Rockies
The Rockies are reportedly being “open-minded” about the idea of moving Gonzalez or Blackmon, and it seems like Colorado is destined to move Gonzalez after all this time. The market for CarGo should cover a good portion of the league’s contenders, and now is the time for the Rockies to stockpile young talent and build around a young core of Brendan Rodgers, Jon Gray and others. Gonzalez is owed $35-million through 2017, which is more than fair for what he brings to the table.
Blackmon is a sell-high candidate, and would likely go only after Gonzalez was moved. The 29-year-old profiles are more of a “true” center fielder, and is coming off a year in which he hit .287 with 17 home runs and 43 stolen bases. The Orioles, Indians, Nationals, Rangers, Mets, Cardinals and Cubs could all make a run at either of the two.
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