Yeah, we talked about it when I pointed out that he had 150 PA of concerning K/BB numbers last year. He ended up being fine. That doesn't mean it's never an interesting topic of conversation when an ageing player stumbles out of the gate with over 100 terrible PA and increasingly worse PD stats.
If he plays to his ZiPS/Steamer 131 wRC+ projection ROS he'll finish the year at around a 123 wRC+ after four years at 150. That changes the conversation about a potential extension.
I wouldn't be surprised if he does finish as the more valuable player than Trout in 2016. But it won't be by a lot, and things like future CF eligibility and injury history factored into the decision too.
Situations can change. This is a dynasty league. Just pointing out that Trout has been the better hitter than harper, because you'd never know it reading Boxy's dumn posts in the first two weeks of the season.
Well, he's 33 so eventually one of his 150 PA runs of abysmal production is going to signify a decline in ability. If nothing else, starting consecutive seasons like this makes him unique among hitters as good as him.
If we're plugging our fringy but potentially useful players, I want to participate:
Derek Dietrich is closing in on 400 PA of 128 wRC+ hitting since the start of last year, and will be playing almost every day at 2B.