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Zach is a really good closer, but we have several other guys that could fill the role nearly as well.

I'm all for trading him after the season if we can get a good return. If not let him play out his contract and reap the benefits.

I would take a Craig Kimbrell package for him.

I wouldn't. If the guy in the closer role is working very well, then why fix it? Kimbrel is not nearly as good as our ace closer Zach Britton. He is well worth extending.
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Zach is a really good closer, but we have several other guys that could fill the role nearly as well.

I'm all for trading him after the season if we can get a good return. If not let him play out his contract and reap the benefits.

I would take a Craig Kimbrell package for him.

I disagree. Brach was talking about watching film and lefties, when they see Britton, saying glibly "oh sure, I'll just throw that sinker, it'll be good,". He has stuff most guys dream of. He is not plug and play.

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Zach Britton is a Boris Client so you can forget about an extension. Scott Boris will be looking for a Six/Seven year deal when he becomes a free agent, and none before then. He will also be looking for an Per Year Value of $13 to 15 million.

Just enjoy the ride for the next few years.

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Zach Britton is a Boris Client so you can forget about an extension. Scott Boris will be looking for a Six/Seven year deal when he becomes a free agent, and none before then. He will also be looking for an Per Year Value of $13 to 15 million.

Just enjoy the ride for the next few years.

Expect of course for the examples we have of Boras clients extending.

I'm not saying he will but I think we have seen enough evidence to show that Boras works for his clients.

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Expect of course for the examples we have of Boras clients extending.

I'm not saying he will but I think we have seen enough evidence to show that Boras works for his clients.

If a player would seem to hve very few options available on an "Open Market", extensions can be had from Scott Boris. If the player is in the drivers seat, then not so much.

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If a player would seem to hve very few options available on an "Open Market", extensions can be had from Scott Boris. If the player is in the drivers seat, then not so much.

So Jered Weaver didn't have options in 2011? Varitek didn't have options when he extended with the Red Sox?

Boras works for the player. If the player wants to extend Boras will try and get him the best deal he can with the team he is currently with.

Boras isn't going to purposely sabotage discussions to try and get the player unto the open market.

It's up to the player.

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