I said value now vs in 2025. I never said Vlad will get us an elite prospect haul. However, whatever his value is, is higher now, than it will be with one year remaining in FA.
JD was injured and in his FA season.
Most teams look at a 3 year sample size to determine what they have. We have more than 3 years to see what Vladdy is. Why do you think, hope he will all of a sudden change into something more than he is, has been.
Point being, value is higher now, than it will be in 2025. Unless you plan on signing him to an extension. Something as a baseball chat board/internet semi-pro commentator who lives in his mom's basement, would strongly advise against.