Guardians could trade for former No. 1 overall pick to help Travis Bazzana, Jose Ramirez

The match makes pretty much perfect sense.

ESPN's Jeff Passan suggested in a new article on Thursday that the Cleveland Guardians should consider trading for Colorado Rockies outfielder Mickey Moniak.

Cleveland is contending. Colorado is not. Moniak would fit a major need.

The Guardians' outfield hasn't hit enough for years, and that might still be true to an extent this season, particularly with Steven Kwan's struggles.

Moniak has hit better in Coors Field than elsewhere, but it's clear he has talent. He was the No. 1 overall pick a decade ago.

The Guards have added young help to Jose Ramirez, especially in the former of another top pick, Travis Bazzana.

Cleveland owes it to its roster to take a swing and go for it a bit.

"Adding a bat like Moniak would be perfect for the Guardians: He contract won't cost much in salary ($4 million) or prospects, he can spell Steven Kwan in center field and even if he was doing most of his damage at Coors Field before he was injured, the 28-year-old would add to the Guardians' slug that ranks 27^th in MLB," Passan writes.

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Passan goes on to acknowledge that the Guardians are never big buyers. He writes that they could trade away Rhys Hoskins despite their prominent place in contention.

It's hard to expect the Guardians to make many major moves, but Moniak wouldn't be that crazy. His cost would be reasonable, and he'd have a great chance of helping Cleveland.

If the Rockies are up for considering it, Cleveland should certainly make a call and see what might happen.

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