Brandon McCarthy knows that he will likely be traded
By Hayden Kane
Leave it to Arizona Diamondbacks’ starting pitcher Brandon McCarthy, a player known for his thoughtfulness and his understanding of analytics, to offer such a great explanation of what it’s like to deal with trade rumors.
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Coming off a stellar outing against the San Diego Padres on Friday night, one that will likely give some ‘oomph’ to his trade value, McCarthy discussed the possibility in a levelheaded and interesting way. As quoted on FoxSports.com:
"“It certainly seems likely,” McCarthy said of a possible trade, “but if I am still here at the end of September, then great. It is a place I enjoy.“At this point, you become an asset the other way. Right now as a Diamondback, sometimes your best value is your future value and what they can get for you. I totally understand that side of the game. You accept it as reality, but it is not something I sit and worry about all the time, check every rumor. Just let it happen, and when I get a phone call and that happens, there you go.”"
Depending on which the direction the Diamondbacks go under Tony La Russa and their new front office structure, the team could have a quick turnaround as far as the talent on the big league roster is concerned. Unfortunately for veterans like McCarthy and Martin Prado, the Diamondbacks might have to deal them to replenish a shallow farm system. That is the future value that McCarthy referred to last night.
Reloading looks to be the strategy in Arizona, and as we have heard in recent weeks, McCarthy is likely to be dealt. He knows that, and quite frankly it sounds like he is ready to deal with it as well as anybody.