What would Josh Hader cost?

[Say O!]

5 minutes ago, sportsfan8703 said:

Chapman from KC fits what the OP is suggesting. The 2014 O’s and the 2014 Royals had similar setups in the bullpen. Having three dominant relievers shortens the game and makes the other team press. 

+1

[sportsfan8703]

1 hour ago, Say O! said:

+1

I could see a deadline day deal for Chapman, and Perez stepping in Ubaldo’s pothole until Sept 1st. 
 

I just worry about Chapman holding runners. We ran all over him because of his slow wind up. 

[Rufus]

I hate the idea of trading for an established guy tbh and especially a rental. I'd rather the O's create a pipeline of talent that they can continue to rely on that will position them for success for a decade, rather than go all-in for a few years.  I think it's the more sustainable way to build a franchise, especially when you're a smaller market team. 

It could mean flipping a top hitting prospect for a top pitching prospect. Find trading partners who are complementary (i.e. organizations with a surplus of pitching prospects relative to position players). Despite being a contender, I'd rather trade established guys to clear room for our prospects, and restock the system, rather than trade prospects for established guys.

[tntoriole]

Zack maybe? Lol 

[Orioles Jim]

1 hour ago, sportsfan8703 said:

I could see a deadline day deal for Chapman, and Perez stepping in Ubaldo’s pothole until Sept 1st. 
 

I just worry about Chapman holding runners. We ran all over him because of his slow wind up. 

Also, 2.89 ERA for Chapman thus far this year. He’s not light as lights out as he once was. Compared to Hader’s 0.90 ERA.

[Chavez Ravine]

Andrew Friedman is not a fan of the basic concept:

“I hate trading for relievers at the deadline,” Friedman said. “It’s my least favorite thing to do. The acquisition cost is totally out of whack. So I like to avoid it as much as possible.”
https://dodgerblue.com/dodgers-news-andrew-friedman-relief-pitchers-at-mlb-trade-deadline/2022/07/08/amp/

[HakunaSakata]

20 hours ago, maybenxtyr said:

Why would San Diego trade him?

They wouldn't [end thread]