Perception Issues: Matt Cain’s Real Value

As we approach June, teams all around baseball begin to get just a little nervous about where they sit in the standings.  Rumors begin, and fans begin to comment on those rumors.  Obviously, there is nothing wrong with that. 

I am one that particularly pays attention to what happens to every major league team around the deadline.  After keeping up with trading deadline rumors and hot stove rumors in the winter, I've noticed one thing:  Fans perception of their prospects and young players is mind boggling.

Since I follow the Cubs a lot, I'll take you through two failed trades, one for Brian Roberts and the other for Jake Peavy.  I was not a fan of either, but these are common things fans said would be suitable for those players.

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