I know Hart's saying "it's not even being considered" but we're all well aware that he's also said they're open and looking at every option to improve. Since Jason, Justin, and Gattis were on the table, we all know better.
Mainly starting the thread to centralize the talk about Kimbrel specifically since they're saying that the Grilli signing doesn't impact Kimbrel at all. Meta posted several recent returns in closer trades in the Grilli thread, so what would you think moving Kimbrel might net the Braves?
If dealing him gets you a Daniel Norris, Max Pentecost, plus or Profar and Mazara coming back don't you HAVE to take the deal?
I'd even argue that dealing Kimbrel allows you to keep Gattis - you'd likely get at least one high-ceiling arm ready to step into the rotation plus or two inexpensive offensive pieces in return.
So no one has to dig, here's Meta's list...
"Well here are some trades of closers:
- The Tigers gave up Jake Thompson and Corey Knebel for Soria. So let's start there and go up.
- The Red Sox gave up Josh Reddick + others for Andrew Bailey
- The Angels gave up Taylor Lindsey, Jose Rondon, R.J. Alvarez and Elliot Morris for Street
- The Diamondbacks gave up Matt Davidson for Addison Reed
- The Phillies gave up Michael Bourn and some detritus for Brad Lidge
So those are the starting points, but then adjust those packages up since Kimbrel is better than any of those guys."
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