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Machado to the Mets for a ton of pitching makes a lot more sense than Wieters for generic-pitcher-X.

Selling Machado whilst in the middle of a playoff chase doesn't make much sense, if simply because of how that potentially reverberates through the clubhouse.

Is there a time that a team has dealt a legit MVP candidate in our position (standings-wise)?

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Selling Machado whilst in the middle of a playoff chase doesn't make much sense, if simply because of how that potentially reverberates through the clubhouse.

Is there a time that a team has dealt a legit MVP candidate in our position (standings-wise)?

Well, if we want to be realistic, look at weamses post:

The Orioles are not sellers, and the minor leagues will be raided.
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Well, if we want to be realistic, look at weamses post:

No disagreement from me there. I don't mind discussing the idea of trading from the MLB club to improve the team, but (1) I don't really think there are many matches for trades that make sense for both participants going that route as you're looking at buyer-buyer and (2) some posters seem to insist on dealing from the big club, which is sort of a weird starting point IMO (rather than considering it should a specific opportunity arise).

But yes, I believe that you (and Weams by extension) are correct.

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The Orioles are not sellers, and the minor leagues will be raided.

That writing has been on the wall for years.

If they added to last year's team instead of trading from a significant stable of expiring contracts I have little doubt that Dan will ravage every last shred of the minors.

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I'm jealous of the deal you got and no way would I be able to hold off for a couple of weeks with it just sitting there in my Kindle.

Pass an tweeted about the deal, so yeah it was sweet. It's been a real trial to leave it alone.

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First, I should state clearly that I'm talking about what I'd do, not what the O's would do. I think we're risk averse and prefer to fool ourselves into thinking we're contenders. I actually think we could contend, but not without a significant SP addition, or two.

With that said, I expect that he's already (or will soon be) making rehab starts. We'd get a sense of his stuff and I'm sure we'd get medicals. I wouldn't want him if he looks like damanged goods. I would want him if his stuff looks good with the full expectation that he'll be an upgrade this year (who wouldn't), but would really start to payoff in future years.

But then the Mets would never make that deal. Why would they trade a pitcher with years of control and high upside who is showing healthy for a 1/2 year rental of a catcher?

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That writing has been on the wall for years.

If they added to last year's team instead of trading from a significant stable of expiring contracts I have little doubt that Dan will ravage every last shred of the minors.

Thats a bit over the top, even for you Corn.

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I'd kick the tires on Machado to the Mets and see what they'd offer.

No chance the O's do that during the season, but next offseason... it wouldn't shock me. See what the Mets, Dodgers, and even Rangers offer. Don't rule out AL West and Central teams. They can at least bid the price up.

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