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Should we trade Britton in the offseason?

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weams Hangout Grand Counsel

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I'd like to see Duquette actually sell players at the height or around the height of their value instead of just doing salary dumps (see: Jim Johnson). If the O's have been good at anything...it's been relievers. And overvaluing relievers just weakens the O's, IMHO.

Well if we stay a losing team through the end of his tenure, I am certain you will get your wish.

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Well if we stay a losing team through the end of his tenure, I am certain you will get your wish.

I don't think those are mutually exclusive (winning and trading pieces at the height of their value). I think they can certainly co-exist. And guys like Britton are pieces you can trade if you have other guys that can slot into that role. Know what I mean?

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I don't think those are mutually exclusive (winning and trading pieces at the height of their value). I think they can certainly co-exist. And guys like Britton are pieces you can trade if you have other guys that can slot into that role. Know what I mean?

I don't believe it works quite that way and if other folks can actually slot in, I do not believe that you get a big return. You may get a lucky return these days, but not a big one. I believe that it is fun to speculate about.

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What closers were ever traded for a big return? I'm not saying it hasn't happened I just can't think of one at the moment.

Closers get the biggest return when traded in a pennant race. Off season, everyone thinks they have one, can grow one, or can pick one of the leftover pile.

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What closers were ever traded for a big return? I'm not saying it hasn't happened I just can't think of one at the moment.

Kimbrel comes to mind although I think that had more to do with AJ Preller being a moron than the true value of Kim. From what I recall San Diego had to give decent prospects + take on BJ Upton's horrendous contract. Steal for the Braves imo

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Closers get the biggest return when traded in a pennant race. Off season, everyone thinks they have one, can grow one, or can pick one of the leftover pile.

I would explore the idea but I agree with you here. If your trading Britton you are far more likely to get a better return around next years deadline.

I might put the word out he is available if someone wants to knock our socks off. I would wait otherwise.

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