Should we consider Hosmer in a Salary dump trade?

[Sports Guy]

11 minutes ago, Morgan423 said:

Guys, it was already noted that we are on Hosmer's no trade list.  So this is not happening.

Players can waive that though or we make it a three team trade and send the money for his contract to another team.

[NCRaven]

Our first three team trade proposal of the off season.  And from such an unexpected source!

[sportsfan8703]

How much would you sign Mackenzie Gore for if he was on the open market right now?  6.5/90 million?  
 

We’d essentially be paying $14mm a year to Gore for his age 23-29 seasons for years 2022-2028. Even if he’s just a #4 SP, that would be worth it IMO. 
 

We gotta buy the SP somehow or sometime. 

[Sports Guy]

31 minutes ago, sportsfan8703 said:

How much would you sign Mackenzie Gore for if he was on the open market right now?  6.5/90 million?  
 

We’d essentially be paying $14mm a year to Gore for his age 23-29 seasons for years 2022-2028. Even if he’s just a #4 SP, that would be worth it IMO. 
 

We gotta buy the SP somehow or sometime. 

Gore was awful last year and there are a ton of concerns surrounding him.  

[Ruzious]

13 hours ago, sevastras said:

According to the article, they floated Robert Hassell to the Rangers for taking Hosmer.  If I were in charge and could get CJ Abrams, I would be all over that.  I wouldnt mind Hassell either as a second option if you didnt give up too much.  

I think Abrams would be a tremendous acquisition for the O's - so much so that I'd include Henderson to get him.  

[Aristotelian]

Unless he can pitch, no. 

[oriole]

14 hours ago, Morgan423 said:

Guys, it was already noted that we are on Hosmer's no trade list.  So this is not happening.

First thing I thought too. No way would he allow a trade to a bottom dweller team. And if he did, why would we want a veteran riding out the end of a big contract just so he can collect his check? No thanks and I’m sure Hosmer feels the same

[Ruzious]

2 hours ago, oriole said:

First thing I thought too. No way would he allow a trade to a bottom dweller team. And if he did, why would we want a veteran riding out the end of a big contract just so he can collect his check? No thanks and I’m sure Hosmer feels the same

But why would he want to stay where he's clearly not wanted?  

[Moose Milligan]

17 hours ago, Morgan423 said:

Guys, it was already noted that we are on Hosmer's no trade list.  So this is not happening.

Yeah but if he only took a moment to understand the really great rebuilding process we're going through and that we have AR and G-Rod, he'd surely change his tune.

[HowAboutThat]

No. Dumb idea.

but nothing else is going on so why not ask.

[Sports Guy]

We also could promise him that we will cut him as soon as the deal is done.

End of the day, you are only doing this to buy prospects, so who cares if he ever plays a game here.

Lots of ways around the NTC.

[HowAboutThat]

19 hours ago, sevastras said:

Padres-

Hosmer, Abrams, Hassell and $

Orioles-

Mancini, Sulser, Santander

I’m scrolling through and reading the comments, The idea is still dumb, but your suggestion, forgive me, is A typical example of, “let’s trade a bunch of guys who aren’t very good for someone who is very good.“

Preller is not a very good GM, but I’m pretty sure he’s not THAT bad.

[Can_of_corn]

Aside from:

1. Hosmer's no trade protection
2. An utter lack of need for Hosmer as a player
3. No indications that ownership would be interested in taking on payroll

I don't see why this can't work.

[sevastras]

16 minutes ago, Philip said:

I’m scrolling through and reading the comments, The idea is still dumb, but your suggestion, forgive me, is A typical example of, “let’s trade a bunch of guys who aren’t very good for someone who is very good.“

Preller is not a very good GM, but I’m pretty sure he’s not THAT bad.

You are taking on a bad contract and they are upgrading OF, 1B and bullpen, all of which they need.  

[Can_of_corn]

7 minutes ago, sevastras said:

You are taking on a bad contract and they are upgrading OF, 1B and bullpen, all of which they need.  

Is it an upgrade in the outfield?

Is it much of a bullpen upgrade?

Is Mancini a difference maker in 2022?