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Lucky_13 Major Leaguer Rising Star

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1 minute ago, sportsfan8703 said:

We have something that the tigers, mets, white sox, don't have.  Leverage.  We can keep Britton and try to compete next year.  

PA has to sign off on this.  So they have to blow him away.  We all know how hard that's going to be.  So the Dodgers and Astros need to pony up or we'll keep Britton and see where we are next year.  

Not to mention that Britton is really the only relief pitcher left on the market that is a true game changer

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I bet Britton isn't dealt until after 3:45. O's, along with Dodgers/Astros/Indians are going to wait until someone blinks. O's have leverage, so they better not blink. Honestly, I doubt the Dodgers give up the prospects. I think it comes down to Houston/Cleveland. 

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4 minutes ago, brvn52 said:

I bet Britton isn't dealt until after 3:45. O's, along with Dodgers/Astros/Indians are going to wait until someone blinks. O's have leverage, so they better not blink. Honestly, I doubt the Dodgers give up the prospects. I think it comes down to Houston/Cleveland. 

Dodgers haven't been to the world series since 1988, this has to be a factor.  This looks like their year, getting Britton can help ensure a world series.  A prospect who isn't going to be a factor until 2018 and beyond won't.  

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Here is something about Britton that no one is taking into consideration. Zach has a well rested arm. Wouldn't you rather have an elite reliever with a fresh arm than a reliever who has pitched alot of innings? I read that Addison Reed has already pitched alot of innings. I hope the Red Sox took that into consideration. What are your thoughts on all of this?

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1 minute ago, OsFanSinceThe80s said:

Dodgers haven't been to the world series since 1988, this has to be a factor.  This looks like their year, getting Britton can help ensure a world series.  A prospect who isn't going to be a factor until 2018 and beyond won't.  

Sounds like they're not willing to deal Buehler/Verdugo. And they've been stubborn with top prospects over the years.

I hope I'm wrong, but I just don't see them ponying up the top prospects we're looking for. 

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sportsfan8703 Hangout Grand Counsel

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There are going to be so many reports over the next 2 hours.  We shouldn't back down and give in.  If Britton is back to himself we can ride out this season and get the same package that we're getting offered for a "questionable" Britton now.  Or we could be in the playoffs next year.  Either way, don't give in.  

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11 minutes ago, brvn52 said:

I bet Britton isn't dealt until after 3:45. O's, along with Dodgers/Astros/Indians are going to wait until someone blinks. O's have leverage, so they better not blink. Honestly, I doubt the Dodgers give up the prospects. I think it comes down to Houston/Cleveland. 

Houston will get Brach

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5 minutes ago, brvn52 said:

Sounds like they're not willing to deal Buehler/Verdugo. And they've been stubborn with top prospects over the years.

I hope I'm wrong, but I just don't see them ponying up the top prospects we're looking for. 

Then I'll laugh if their bullpen sinks their season in the playoffs.  

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