Bruce Levine says sources tell him The Cubs Want Britton

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Bruce Levine in Chicago says Dan Duquette was just on MLB radio and said his next efforts will be to move the Zach Britton trade market forward. Sources point to the Cubs as a main player.

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Not sure what they'd offer. Farm isn't inspiring anymore. They do have some guys but...

[theobird]

Lange, Little and Short. Those are the guys I would have some interest in. Of course Alzolay and D eLa Cruz, but I don't think we can get into that region. I think Philly and the 'Stros make the most sense at this point.

[MachoMachadoMan]

2 minutes ago, theobird said:

Lange, Little and Short. Those are the guys I would have some interest in. Of course Alzolay and D eLa Cruz, but I don't think we can get into that region. I think Philly and the 'Stros make the most sense at this point.

They've been on the phone A LOT with the Phillies for the last few weeks regarding Manny. I'm sure Britton came up and they have a good sense as to what they'd be willing to offer. Depending on their priorities, I wouldn't be shocked if Philly is the destination. 

[MikeAD]

Almost every fan board has been drooling over Britton for weeks.  Every time he strikes out a batter or throws a good sinker the value goes up.  We will get a good return for Britton.  We also have the flexibility of adding other above average relievers so a team could really change their makeup right now by adding a top notch closer/set up guy and an above average reliever this close to the playoffs.  End of the day the Cubs farm system is better than ours and we can add value even though they aren't very deep.  

[Tryptamine]

9 minutes ago, theobird said:

Lange, Little and Short. Those are the guys I would have some interest in. Of course Alzolay and D eLa Cruz, but I don't think we can get into that region. I think Philly and the 'Stros make the most sense at this point.

You're missing the best guys. Miguel Amaya, Tyson Miller, Corey Abbott, David Bote, Brailyn Marquez, etc etc. There's more than enough to get a deal done.

[$Greatness$]

12 minutes ago, MachoMachadoMan said:

They've been on the phone A LOT with the Phillies for the last few weeks regarding Manny. I'm sure Britton came up and they have a good sense as to what they'd be willing to offer. Depending on their priorities, I wouldn't be shocked if Philly is the destination. 

Dan doesn't want to get finessed by Andy MacPhail, so he'll make sure not to deal with him.

[Luke-OH]

4 minutes ago, Tryptamine said:

You're missing the best guys. Miguel Amaya, Tyson Miller, Corey Abbott, David Bote, Brailyn Marquez, etc etc. There's more than enough to get a deal done.

I'm interested in your opinion, what do you think would be a fair offer for Britton?

[ChrisP]

7 minutes ago, Luke-OH said:

I'm interested in your opinion, what do you think would be a fair offer for Britton?

After what the Indians sent for Hand? I think we demand a top 5 easy. 

[Can_of_corn]

Just now, ChrisP said:

After what the Indians received for Hand? I think we demand a top 5 easy. 

Hand wasn't the only piece that was moved and they were both under team control past this season.

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I guess we are back to who has the best players to offer us for Britton?  Cubs, Astros or Phils ?

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Yeah, we'll get significantly less than the Indians gave up for Hand being that Britton is a rental.  Still, at least the Hand deal somewhat defines the market.  I'd day the centerpiece would be a top10, maybe even a top5 (if we're lucky) prospect from the acquiring team's farm system.  And maybe a throw in or two - lottery ticket types.

[oriole]

7 minutes ago, ChrisP said:

After what the Indians sent for Hand? I think we demand a top 5 easy. 

Hand is controlled for 3 more seasons at a decent price. He is way more valuable than Britton.

[Three Run Homer]

6 minutes ago, Can_of_corn said:

Hand wasn't the only piece that was moved and they were both under team control past this season.

So add Michael Givens.  Zach Britton at his best is better than Brad Hand, and flags fly forever.  

[Tryptamine]

1 minute ago, Luke-OH said:

I'm interested in your opinion, what do you think would be a fair offer for Britton?

Based  on return the Os got from the Dodgers I don't think they want MLB ready guys and I knowing how ridiculously strenuous the  medicals are you can definitely write off number of guys. Anyways, if I'm the Orioles I'm asking for Miguel Amaya 19 year old catcher in A ball who has a cannon for an arm and pitching framing beyond his years. He's also flashing quite a bit of power for a 19 year old already having 12HR. The 2nd prospect I go risky on and pick lefty Brailyn Marquez. I say risky only because he's a pitcher and he's pitching in short season A ball so he's still a ways away. With that said, kid has electric stuff following a rise velocity that has seen him touch 97. He's striking out just over 12/9.