The problem, if there really is one, about trading Jonah Tong is that they brought him up last season and the fans liked him and his story. If he had stayed in the minors, I don't think fandom would care about moving him, but now? Not that Stearns should care much about fan reaction to a move he thinks is a plus for the team in the short and long term. That being said, I would like to keep Jonah, he may actually be ready to contribute later in 2026.
Im assuming we are using the term “ace” very loosely here because Ryan is not an ace
The problem, if there really is one, about trading Jonah Tong is that they brought him up last season and the fans liked him and his story. If he had stayed in the minors, I don't think fandom would care about moving him, but now? Not that Stearns should care much about fan reaction to a move he thinks is a plus for the team in the short and long term. That being said, I would like to keep Jonah, he may actually be ready to contribute later in 2026.
Is Ryan an ace? I see the numbers, but is he an ace?