Would you trade Britton?

[atomic]

Absolutely. Gain a talent infusion and free up the 10m to spend in other areas.

10 million gets you a player like Miley.

[atomic]

Nobody has time to be bothered with that. They're too busy worrying about the future.

It seems like a lot of people on here want the team to be losers.

[Can_of_corn]

10 million gets you a player like Miley.

10 millions gets you a Gonzo, a Chen and a Kim.

With money left to sign a LOOGY.

[Can_of_corn]

It seems like a lot of people on here want the team to be losers.

No, some of us don't want the team to lose.

[atomic]

10 millions gets you a Gonzo, a Chen and a Kim.

With money left to sign a LOOGY.

Chen cost a lot more than 10 million. I would prefer Britton over Gonzo, Kim and Matusz and so would anyone else.

[Can_of_corn]

Chen cost a lot more than 10 million. I would prefer Britton over Gonzo, Kim and Matusz and so would anyone else.

Chen made $3,072,000 his first year in Baltimore.

[El Gordo]

I'd consider trading him if we can get pieces that help us now as well as the future. If not then I'd wait until the trade deadline next season.

[BohKnowsBmore]

10 millions gets you a Gonzo, a Chen and a Kim.

With money left to sign a LOOGY.

Gonzo, Chen and Kim before anyone knew if they were any good. Now it get's you 67% of Chen's AAV (with a player opt-out).

[bpilktree]

I would not trade him at all. If he is not on this team we are not leading wild card. He is the best closer in the game and not even close. You have a guy that blows saves it kills the team. Look what happen the one year with Johnson he blew a few and the team collapsed down the stretch.

[Can_of_corn]

Gonzo, Chen and Kim before anyone knew if they were any good. Now it get's you 67% of Chen's AAV (with a player opt-out).

The point being is 10 million can get you value.

Or it can get you Miley.

[Can_of_corn]

I would not trade him at all. If he is not on this team we are not leading wild card. He is the best closer in the game and not even close. You have a guy that blows saves it kills the team. Look what happen the one year with Johnson he blew a few and the team collapsed down the stretch.

Of course it's close. Miller is a beast.

[brianod]

No. Average closers are replaceable. 43-43 is not. Britton has more WAR than Davis and we are paying Davis much more than we will have to pay Britton. Some times you have to look at a conventional wisdom at take the the particulars into account.

[BohKnowsBmore]

The point being is 10 million can get you value.

Or it can get you Miley.

As long as you acknowledge both sides of it, then I'm fine with the point you're making.

That said, in paying for established production (rather than more specualtive talent a la Chen in 2012), it's going to get you the likes of Miley or Gallardo more often than not.

[eddie83]

The point being is 10 million can get you value.

Or it can get you Miley.

What pitchers who make less than $10M are quality AL East pitchers?

Finding a Chen is pretty dam tough and keeping Britton isn't going to stop them.

As long as we are a contender he shouldn't be going anywhere.

[bpilktree]

He has given up 1 run in last 50 appearances. It's not close.