Should we trade Britton?

[isestrex]

Crazy idea. We kinda need Britton right now as we're competing.

But the closer trade market is bonkers right now as Chapman gets the 26th overall prospect (plus change) and Melancon gets the 49th overall prospect. You have to think Britton will net a package between the two. With the Orioles having 0 players in the top 100, it's at least tempting to take advantage of this market.

[Aristotelian]

Not that I am advocating this, but Britton is worth more than Chapman. Britton is not a free agent until 2019. The Miller for Giolito deal would be the best comp for Britton and the Yankees turned that down!

[Can_of_corn]

Not that I am advocating this, but Britton is worth more than Chapman. Britton is not a free agent until 2019. The Miller for Giolito deal would be the best comp for Britton and the Yankees turned that down!

Conflicting reports.

[LookitsPuck]

Yes.

But it comes down to whether you really believe this team is a contender. If you do, you hold on to him. If not, you trade him.

This team has such terrible depth in the minors that they are struggling to cobble together 5 starters. That speaks volumes.

[O's are Legends]

If it was going to happen, hold a team ransom and get 4-5 prospects like the Ken Giles or Craig Kimbrel trade.

Which is why it isn't happening. Teams were trading big for closers this offseason. That and AM trading powers.

[waroriole]

Conflicting reports.

There's no way the MFY turned that down.

[bpilktree]

If it was going to happen' date=' hold a team ransom and get 4-5 prospects like the Ken Giles or Craig Kimbrel trade.

Which is why it isn't happening. Teams were trading big for closers this offseason. That and AM trading powers.[/quote']

Yeah no need now to trade him look what the Astros gave up mid season.

[bpilktree]

Yeah no need now to trade him look what the Astros gave up mid season.

Off season

[bpilktree]

Crazy idea. We kinda need Britton right now as we're competing.

But the closer trade market is bonkers right now as Chapman gets the 26th overall prospect (plus change) and Melancon gets the 49th overall prospect. You have to think Britton will net a package between the two. With the Orioles having 0 players in the top 100, it's at least tempting to take advantage of this market.

The Pirates did not get a top 100 prospect.

[Can_of_corn]

There's no way the MFY turned that down.

Would be hilarious if they turned it down trying to get even more only to have the Nats change targets on them.

[blangtang]

Yes, trade Britton, O'day, Brach, Gyvens can close 90% as good as Britton.

[Tx Oriole]

Crazy idea. We kinda need Britton right now as we're competing.

But the closer trade market is bonkers right now as Chapman gets the 26th overall prospect (plus change) and Melancon gets the 49th overall prospect. You have to think Britton will net a package between the two. With the Orioles having 0 players in the top 100, it's at least tempting to take advantage of this market.

No I don't think they should trade him.

[bpilktree]

The Nats gave up two level prospects.

[Aristotelian]

Yes, trade Britton, O'day, Brach, Gyvens can close 90% as good as Britton.

Did you see Givens today? He is Ubaldo throwing sidearm.

[24fps]

The time to trade Britton was during the last offseason IMO. It wasn't done then, possibly it wasn't even considered then. I doubt it has been considered since. The team has been constructed to make a playoff run this season and next. No one in a decision making capacity with the Orioles has given the slightest indication that trading Britton is an option. Every indication is that right now prospects are for spending, not acquiring.