Braves Trade Deadline Rumors

I would take Lohse over Medlen in the playoffs, but I certainly don't think trading a B or higher prospect for him is smart.
 
If the Phillies were primarily interested in salary-relief, would anyone be interested in adding Papelbon for a low-quality prospect? He's owed $13 million in 2014 and 2015, but if he's setting-up Kimbrel then there's pretty much no way his 2016 option would vest.

Alternatively: would anyone trade the Phillies a better prospect (or prospects) if they ate half of Papelbon's remaining salary? Suddenly his contract wouldn't look absolutely terrible: $6.5 million in each of the next two seasons, plus flexibility with regards to trading Kimbrel (or at least the flexibility to seriously consider it).

I'd consider the second scenario, depending upon the prospect(s), but don't think I could pull the trigger on $26 million over the next two seasons for a reliever who – while superlative – wouldn't even be the best arm in the bullpen.
 
I think Papelbon would be a disaster, considering we have Kimbrel. He could never handle not being the closer.
 
Dalyn said:
I think Papelbon would be a disaster, considering we have Kimbrel. He could never handle not being the closer.
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Not a bad point — dude does seem to have a substantially aggrandized opinion of himself. I'm just spit-balling because the Phillies currently seem pretty motivated to dump his ass.
 
jpx7 said:
Not a bad point — dude does seem to have a substantially aggrandized opinion of himself. I'm just spit-balling because the Phillies currently seem pretty motivated to dump his ass.
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It would be a good idea if not for his attitude/personality.
 
jpx7 said:
If the Phillies were primarily interested in salary-relief, would anyone be interested in adding Papelbon for a low-quality prospect? He's owed $13 million in 2014 and 2015, but if he's setting-up Kimbrel then there's pretty much no way his 2016 option would vest.

Alternatively: would anyone trade the Phillies a better prospect (or prospects) if they ate half of Papelbon's remaining salary? Suddenly his contract wouldn't look absolutely terrible: $6.5 million in each of the next two seasons, plus flexibility with regards to trading Kimbrel (or at least the flexibility to seriously consider it).

I'd consider the second scenario, depending upon the prospect(s), but don't think I could pull the trigger on $26 million over the next two seasons for a reliever who – while superlative – wouldn't even be the best arm in the bullpen.
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Too much risk with his slow regression
 
They're thinking Norris to the Pirates. He doesn't help us much anyways. Besides Norris and Peavy, what SP gets traded by tomorrow? There's always the one you never saw coming.
 
Nerfherders said:
They're thinking Norris to the Pirates. He doesn't help us much anyways. Besides Norris and Peavy, what SP gets traded by tomorrow? There's always the one you never saw coming.
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I don't see Lee getting moved. His name always seems to come up at the deadline, but its normally more smoke than anything. The surprise guys could be someone like Lincecum, Gallardo, Samar, and maybe even Chris Sale. I doubt any of those get moved, but a GM may get desperate and throw the kitchen sink for one of them. I wouldn't mind FW going all in on Samar or Sale.
 
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