Deadline Deal Orioles Mega-Thread

[Going Underground]

Just now, Lucky_13 said:

20 minutes...guess only Houston is left 

Houston.the Orioles got a problem.

[FlipTheBird]

Just now, sportsfan8703 said:

The dodgers watched their neighbors Golden State go 72-10 and it didn't matter because they lost in the finals.  Britton is Durant.  

He's in the starting lineup everyday?

Britton is a nice piece, but he's almost assuredly not worth whatever the O's were asking.

[Can_of_corn]

Just now, wildbillhiccup said:

Ok, now it's officially time to rant. How in the world did we go into this trade deadline as sellers and walk away with nothing to show for it, but  a 2 1/2 month starting pitcher rental. Absolutely inexcusable and pathetic. 

Gimmie half an hour and I'll join you.

[epic]

Just now, wildbillhiccup said:

Ok, now it's officially time to rant. How in the world did we go into this trade deadline as sellers and walk away with nothing to show for it, but  a 2 1/2 month starting pitcher rental. Absolutely inexcusable and pathetic. 

How is it time to rant at 3:41?

[sportsfan8703]

Just now, murph said:

He has a 1.52whip.  Maybe they are still in on Britton as well and just needed some extra BP help?

I think so too.  Britton is in another class.  

[Grt 2BA FL Gator]

Just now, FlipTheBird said:

Or maybe the O's set the price too high? Zach Britton is still a questionable commodity in 2017. That injury really changed things.

That's definitely true. If he had a normal season, maybe a little easier. Miller hasn't had health issues. 

Britton can still rebuild his value if we don't trade him right here. 

[MCO'sFan]

1 minute ago, FlipTheBird said:

If Tony Watson somehow contributes to that, sure. But that's about it. ZB isn't what he was last year.

Few have ever been.

[Lucky_13]

 

[Tony-OH]

Just now, NCRaven said:

All this and nothing? Britton, Brach, Castillo and Smith are still Orioles and our minor league system hasn't improved at all?  Ouch unless something changes drastically in the next 20 minutes.

Agreed, if nothing happens I'll probably be officially on the fire Duquette bandwagon. 

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[bpilktree]

Just now, Three Run Homer said:

Isn't Tony Watson the guy that blew 2 saves in 2 nights in Baltimore last month?  That's who the Dodgers want?   

That is him.  Little perspective on the difference from Watson to Britton.  Watson has 8 blown saves this year.  Britton has 8 his entire career.

 

[baltfan]

There hasn't been a deal yet for a reliever that I would have wanted to give up Britton for.  Most aren't even good enough to justify giving up Brach.

[spiritof66]

Just now, Can_of_corn said:

Or Dan didn't really want to sell?

Sure. Duquette calls the shots on these deals. Are you serious? 

[wildbillhiccup]

1 minute ago, FlipTheBird said:

Or maybe the O's set the price too high? Zach Britton is still a questionable commodity in 2017. That injury really changed things.

I think you hit the nail on the head. It's fine to set the bar high, but you have to be willing to negotiate based on the market. This team was not in a position to walk away with nothing. 

[SteveA]

2 minutes ago, sportsfan8703 said:

The dodgers watched their neighbors Golden State go 72-10 and it didn't matter because they lost in the finals.  Britton is Durant.  

Oakland is not near LA.