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Just now, Can_of_corn said:

I'm not attached to Brach but I'd be loathe to give up Givens.

No way in hell for Givens. I would want a young piece- I know nothing major- for Brach not just Harvey unless they took on some money. This team needs a good pen. 

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2 minutes ago, eddie83 said:

Second he walks out the door it all changes. Pitchers will flock to come here and Peter will open up his wallet for anyone. 

Peter also won't force GM to sign a .210 hitter because he hits home runs.  Then says we can't afford the best player that has been an Oriole in a long long time because of the money wasted on Davis.

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2 minutes ago, eddie83 said:

No way in hell for Givens. I would want a young piece- I know nothing major- for Brach not just Harvey unless they took on some money. This team needs a good pen. 

Only way I trade Givens in the deal is if they take Trumbo in part of it.

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6 minutes ago, Yardball85 said:

I don't know how they could possibly justify trading four years of Givens for one year of Harvey.  

I doubt that is the deal.  Givens is obviously the first guy they are going to ask for, I doubt he moves unless it's a bigger deal.

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8 minutes ago, Yardball85 said:

I don't know how they could possibly justify trading four years of Givens for one year of Harvey.  

Prospects would be included if Givens is dealt. Os might try and get NY to take Trumbo and the money. No idea at this point. 

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15 minutes ago, clapdiddy said:

If we trade Brach or Givens for Matt Harvey, I am going to be highly upset.

I can't imagine our GM would be that stupid. Injuries, ineffective, off the field issues...I would offer Bleier for him and it stops there. If we trade Brach or Givens then i would really hope there's more to the deal.

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