Colorado Rockies: Should they trade Charlie Blackmon to Texas?

We can run through the potential scenarios a million different ways. None of them leave Rockies fans in a great place. Charlie Blackmon has been a fan favorite since his big league call-up in 2010. In every year since 2014, Blackmon’s production has steadily increased, making him a two time All-Star.

Professionally, I would trade him. As you all know, I have been working on this six part series, discussing potential trade partners involving both Charlie Blackmon and DJ LeMahieu. This is part three of the series.

For those of you currently unfamiliar with my work, you can check out part one and part two, respectively.

Today, my choice for trade partner includes the Texas Rangers, a team currently in the market for a center fielder.

Before we look into the pieces involved, lets consider a recent deal similar to this the Rockies made involving an outfielder.

In 2008, the Colorado Rockies and Matt Holliday were unable to come to terms on a long term deal. So, that offseason, Colorado shipped Matt Holliday to the Oakland Athletics for a package of players.

The currency returned to Colorado was Rookie of Year winning closer Huston Street, top outfield prospect Carlos Gonzalez, and rookie left-hander Greg Smith.

For comparisons, lets use the pieces coming back as the currency Rockies general manager Jeff Bridich should set as the conversation starter to make this deal even plausible.