The Rockies rarely make impactful trades at the deadline, but this year they appear poised to trade a reliever, or two, and maybe an outfielder. But what about All-Star catcher Elias Diaz? Would Rockies general manager Bill Schmidt deal him if someone comes calling? Should Schmidt deal him? Denver Post Rockies beat writer Patrick Saunders and columnist Sean Keeler debate.
Keeler: The Better Half follows baseball the way most under 45 follow baseball, which is, to say, not a lick. Yet during vacation last week, while watching highlights of Elias Diaz and his heroics at the 2023 All-Star Game from afar, we had this exchange:
“Look at that!