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Not believing in a player's recent hot streak and hoping that another team willing to trade for him does believe is one of my favorite OH wet dreams of all time.  

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If the Dodgers are willing to trade away Miller or Stone, the O's pack Mateo in bubble wrap and rush him to BWI.  Either would instantly slot in the pipeline between Grayson and tier 2 SPs.  I don't v

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Does the 21yr old top prospect in the MLB bring back a 25 year old Dodgers depth starter? Lol what

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4 minutes ago, Sports Guy said:

https://www.espn.com/mlb/story/_/id/36229449/dodgers-betts-play-ss-returns-paternity-list
 

Now they are considering playing Betts at SS.  That position is a mess for them. Should be able to work out a deal with them for one of the guys we have that is capable of playing SS.

Maybe we can pawn that bust Gunnar off on them for some International slot money?

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8 minutes ago, Sports Guy said:

https://www.espn.com/mlb/story/_/id/36229449/dodgers-betts-play-ss-returns-paternity-list
 

Now they are considering playing Betts at SS.  That position is a mess for them. Should be able to work out a deal with them for one of the guys we have that is capable of playing SS.

Are you suggesting a Joey Ortiz for a Gavin Stone type of swap?

Or are you suggesting that we look to trade someone from our Major League Club? I’m not sure they would take Urias and we would be foolish to part with Mateo.

 

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16 minutes ago, Bemorewins said:

Are you suggesting a Joey Ortiz for a Gavin Stone type of swap?

Or are you suggesting that we look to trade someone from our Major League Club? I’m not sure they would take Urias and we would be foolish to part with Mateo.

 

The question is whether Elias believes Mateo is at his ceiling and could come crashing down or is he just going to take off even more.

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33 minutes ago, Sports Guy said:

https://www.espn.com/mlb/story/_/id/36229449/dodgers-betts-play-ss-returns-paternity-list
 

Now they are considering playing Betts at SS.  That position is a mess for them. Should be able to work out a deal with them for one of the guys we have that is capable of playing SS.

How would you rank the candidates and what do you think the Dodgers would give up for them?

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I hear Paul DeJong is available.  I actually wouldn’t be surprised.  He’d just replace the other defensive specialist and he’ll come cheap in terms of player capital.  He’s currently on a rehab.

It’s that or pay a ransom for Ortiz.

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When Lux got hurt I didn't think Mateo's bat was good enough for them to want him, but if they wanted him they could have him. Today, I'd rather keep him, but I wouldn't be sad if he was traded for some decent pitching.

What is he worth though? I don't think we'd get any pitching that would make a difference for us in 2023.

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11 minutes ago, RZNJ said:

I hear Paul DeJong is available.  I actually wouldn’t be surprised.  He’d just replace the other defensive specialist and he’ll come cheap in terms of player capital.  He’s currently on a rehab.

It’s that or pay a ransom for Ortiz.

Will a WS contender like the Dodgers really be willing to hand over a starting SS job to someone like Ortiz who has never spent a single day in the major leagues?

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2 minutes ago, Jagwar said:

Will a WS contender like the Dodgers really be willing to hand over a starting SS job to someone like Ortiz who has never spent a single day in the major leagues?

They handed 2B to Vargas.  Would they be willing to hand it over to Betts?

BTW, my guess is they go for a veteran.  Check the non contenders rosters.

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1 minute ago, Jagwar said:

Will a WS contender like the Dodgers really be willing to hand over a starting SS job to someone like Ortiz who has never spent a single day in the major leagues?

I would say no, considering they have Miguel Vargas at 2nd who is also a rookie.  If I am the O's, I am trading Mateo or Urias right now if the Dodgers are willing to send back a decent package. 

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3 minutes ago, CaptDbog said:

I would say no, considering they have Miguel Vargas at 2nd who is also a rookie.  If I am the O's, I am trading Mateo or Urias right now if the Dodgers are willing to send back a decent package. 

If the Dodgers view Urias as a SS option that could work.  Can’t see the O’s trading the best SS in baseball right now.  Lol

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2 minutes ago, RZNJ said:

If the Dodgers view Urias as a SS option that could work.  Can’t see the O’s trading the best SS in baseball right now.  Lol

Good point, viewing Urias as a SS is a stretch.  Mateo is currently the best SS but does Elias believe it will continue?  It's something to keep an eye on.  I personally want to see some trade action.  

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