Examining The Colorado Rockies At The Trade Deadline

Trade candidate: Cargo

Jul 11, 2015; Denver, CO, USA; Colorado Rockies right fielder Carlos Gonzalez (5) during the fifth inning against the Atlanta Braves at Coors Field. The Rockies won 3-2. Mandatory Credit: Chris Humphreys-USA TODAY Sports

Jeramiah: Trade  This one was the hardest for me to decide.  Cargo is a guy you love to root for, his energy and personality make it near impossible not to love the guy.  I would love Cargo and Tulo to ride off into a purple sunset and retire as Rockies, and they probably could keep both for a few more years.  unfortunately Cargo’s deal is insanely back loaded ($20 million in 2017) and I don’t see him producing enough to warrant that kind of contract.   I have no issues with Cargo as a player, he’s fun to watch and always finds a way to impact the game.  This is strictly a business decision.  While the Rockies may never get full value back in a Cargo deal, they simply can’t wait for him to get hurt again.  With him saying he finally feels comfortable on his back knee and his stats to prove it ( .986 OPS in July).   If Cargo is dealt, I’m not really concerned what return we will get rather than how much of that contract the other team is willing to eat.  Not to mention the already crowded Rockies outfield will only get worse in a few years, with David Dahl and Raimel Tapia working their way up.  Someone one who would benefit the most from  a Cargo deal is Kyle Parker.  #freeKyleParker need I say more?

Greg: Keep

Cargo is still relatively young and with his knee finally getting healthy his speed should return.  Not only will the knee help his speed, it’s allowed him to stay back on back foot so he can drive the ball to all fields.  Even with a horrible start, Cargo is on pace for a 20 HR 70 RBI season.   What I admire most about Cargo is when he’s having an off day at the plate his incredible defense still makes him a game changer.  If the Rockies decide to trade Tulo it may truly give Cargo a chance to shine on the field and in the clubhouse.

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