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OK? More than two teams per league make the playoffs these days.

They in this case is the Dodgers.

Because they'd like to win a title this year and trading for Ohtani would increase the chances of that happening.

Sure, I think Elias is too risk adverse for that type of move even if ownership OK'd the cost. I also think the cost would be higher due to the lack of attractive pitching prospects.

I'm not strongly advocating for an Ohtani trade. But I don't think it would be a sign of desperation if they did, I think it would be the type of bold move that has a decent shot at paying off. Similar to the Andrew Miller move which I still don't regret in the least. You don't know what next year will bring. If you are in position to win a title in a given year you have to at least take a close look at anything that will increase your chances.

And the O's prospect list is extremely position player heavy. Assuming Grayson isn't available what pitcher can the O's offer that would really entice a team?

But then you don't get him for the remainder of the seasons and someone you might be competing with in the playoffs does. Let's say he's worth 3 wins over in house options over the rest of the year. You add three wins to the Orioles' tally and you might get a divisional title. You certainly greatly increase the chances of hosting the WC series.

I know he used to be a top 100 prospect. The poster I was responding to was offering up three current top 100 players, which Hall isn't.

I think it was owner tampering. One of Boras' go to moves is to try and bypass the GM and take things to the owner.

So not current, they specified current.

Middle. Order. The. Hitter. Is my guess.

What top 100 list is Hall on?

Throw in Rendon.

Frankly it sounds like she deserves MVP more than you.

Do you think all three of those will have six years in the majors?

Arte Moreno.

True, the Angels being the Angels they could be looking for ML talent to try again next season.

I think at least one top 100 pitcher is going to be part of an Ohtani package if he gets traded.

I don't think he is currently in much danger of that.

For the season?

All three posters commenting?

I know Peter would have pushed hard to stay with the Yankees and Red Sox. Those guranteed ticket sales meant more to him than winning.

I don't think you are, but in this instance I was being sarcastic. Of course fielding percentage isn't a very useful stat. Anyone that knows what WAR is knows that.

I think that MLB doesn't have it's act together enough to speculate on what a 32 team league would look like.