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Markakis has a four year deal. Atlanta must feel he will be better now with the neck fixed. Or they did not realize the extent of the issue. Either. The track record of catchers returning to significant catching after Tommy John surgery is very small. Though from a small sample size. At Matt's price, he would bring back C prospects. Only. If Matt ends up not being able to catch I doubt he brings back a pick. It's a big gamble at this point. I like our keeping the DH slot open for him actually.

I guess I have misinterpreted the reports regarding Wieters health. I wasn't under the suspicion that it was possible for him to not catch at all this year. I assumed that he would at worst be out a few weeks into April when he would then resume catching responsibilities. If there is legitimate doubt about him catching at all or even into the AS break, then I understand the lack of interest.

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I guess I have misinterpreted the reports regarding Wieters health. I wasn't under the suspicion that it was possible for him to not catch at all this year. I assumed that he would at worst be out a few weeks into April when he would then resume catching responsibilities. If there is legitimate doubt about him catching at all or even into the AS break, then I understand the lack of interest.

There is no way of knowing until he is throwing to second.

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Wieters isn't going anywhere. Who would trade for a broken catcher? He may not even start the season with the O's. He is coming off an injury with no regular workouts in the off-season and may not even get a chance to fully participate in ST. I repeat Wieters is not going anywhere. Plus Pearce has one year of control left. He may be cheap but also coming off the single solid season of his major league career at age 31. He has one year wonder written all over him.

Sorry, I just think it's wishful thinking.

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I guess my first reaction is that seems like a complicated way to end up with Castillo as the O's starting catcher. Not sure it's worth the effort. If the main target is Gattis, I'd try to keep it simpler. Chen or Gonzalez for Gattis. If that's not enough, move on.

Chen and Gonzo have various levels of value. Can they stop being mentioned in the same breathe.

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Did you read the OP? Draft pick plus another year of control/development for Bethancourt.

Draft pick is worth 5 million max. So you would never pay 8 million to get that. Plus, it is uncertain he can catch. And he can't play the outfield or anywhere else. So that would be a problem in the NL.

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So the Cubs give up two regulars who combined for 10.3fWAR over the last two years and are still in their arbitration years, in return they're given Chris Johnson's terrible contract, a righty reliever for an already overstocked BP, and a 24 year pitcher that wouldn't even fall in their top 20 prospects. Worse players and more money, where do I sign up for this wonderful deal?

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