OsFanSinceThe80s

Eflin is an upgrade over the current 4th/5th starters and probably Kremer too. Rays definitely asked for a prospect(s) and not a veteran player like the Phillies curious to see who Elias traded.

I don't want to jinx it, but tonight's lineup is looking strong.

Dominguez has been a beast in the postseason he isn't a reclamation project. I also don't think this is the only bullpen arm Elias is going to add before July 31st.

Dave Dombrowski finally landed his white whale.

Elias got a bullpen arm who might be a factor in the postseason for an outfielder who has been made redundant by organizational depth. I like this trade while Hays has been an asset the team doesn't need him. The Orioles also got a bullpen arm without giving up any trade ammunition which will be needed for any impact trade deadline moves.

I don't want Paxton he is the primary example of why you don't just judge a pitcher by their wins total.

I’m for it if the Orioles believe enough in Norby’s outfield defense. I still don’t understand why Elias didn’t try to trade a player like Hays after last season with this known logjam of player talent. I don’t know what Hays would have gotten the Orioles in a trade, but it had to be more than his current value.

Elias when he heard the rumors about calling up Coby Mayo.

This team could probably use two starting pitchers and if you can get Kikuchi for Fabian then Elias has enough left to pick up another starter. Not to mention one high leverage reliever at a minimum is needed.

And ruined Jake Arrietta with TTTP until the Cubs fixed him.

And this isn't a Padres situation with an owner desperate to win a World Series now. I don't want Elias to trade away multiple top prospects getting infatuated with one player. Skubal is very good, but the difference between Skubal and Fedde for the the remainder of this season is (most likeley) nominal in terms of production. The acquisition cost between the two is not and I'd rather not trade Holliday, Kjerstad and two other prospects for a pitcher who has never gone over 149 innings in a full season.

Could always take some drastic measures with Miller's pinky finger to get him to pitch right away.

I can't imagine the trade price for Vlad would make it worthwhile to get him, but I've been saying since last year a plus bat at 1B/DH or corner outfield is something this team could use. I wouldn't mind picking a right handed bat that can play CF. While I don't think it's likely we could see a surprise trade next week for a player that isn't on the most fan's radar.