Rate the Guthrie trade (Poll)

[DrLev]

How would you rate this trade in terms of what we gave up vs. what we get back?

[.500_OR_BETTER]

Easy. F-

The Orioles get an average starter and average reliever.

What value do both of these players add to our rotation or bullpen? .. NONE

The only value we get is Guthries 2012 salary is no spread across 2 players instead of 1.

Well done DD. PA has brainwashed you already.

[ShaneDawg85]

A D- or an F would indicate we got absolutely nothing in return back. While this deal made no sense from a financial or long-term standpoint, at least we got back something in return. Hammel has the potential and past production to replicate Guthrie, and relievers are relievers, so maybe Lindstrom surprises us this year. But, even with that, this was simply an uninspiring and mediocre trade.

[atomic]

Trade our only proven pitcher for a guy who couldn't make it in Colorado's top 5? And the guy isn't exactly young. I think the answer is obvious.

[joeyc]

one of the worst trades i've ever seen. F-

[TiredofLosing20]

I gave it an F, not necessarily for the players involved per se, but the short term thinking behind it.

[incubus]

Trade our only proven pitcher for a guy who couldn't make it in Colorado's top 5? And the guy isn't exactly young. I think the answer is obvious.

I'm wondering why DD made this trade, but wouldn't make the Jurjens/Prado trade.

[Oriolidae85]

Maybe Guthrie rubbed the O's the wrong way in the contract negotiations...that is the only thing that makes sense to me. A change of scenery. Good luck Guts in that Mile High Club City air

[TGO]

A D- or an F would indicate we got absolutely nothing in return back. While this deal made no sense from a financial or long-term standpoint, at least we got back something in return. Hammel has the potential and past production to replicate Guthrie, and relievers are relievers, so maybe Lindstrom surprises us this year. But, even with that, this was simply an uninspiring and mediocre trade.

Yep. I went with D for these reasons.

[TiredofLosing20]

Maybe Guthrie rubbed the O's the wrong way in the contract negotiations...

If this is the case than this organization is in worse shape then we can imagine.

[ledzepp8]

Easy. F-

The Orioles get an average starter and average reliever.

What value do both of these players add to our rotation or bullpen? .. NONE

The only value we get is Guthries 2012 salary is no spread across 2 players instead of 1.

Well done DD. PA has brainwashed you already.

Yep...for an average starter.

[GoldGlove21]

Terrible, terrible trade!

[cindyluvsbrady]

I hate this with the power of a thousand burning suns!!!!

[weams]

I hate this with the power of a thousand burning suns!!!!

You will like Jason Hamel. He is a nice fellow.

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Jeremy was our Ace, but he was not an Ace.

[Mr Snuffleupagus]

I'm wondering why DD made this trade, but wouldn't make the Jurjens/Prado trade.

Yeah, I wondered the same thing. Supposedly demands more for Jones, seemingly settles for Guthrie. Hope he doesn't panic to just get w/e he can for Jones.