I have absolutely zero qualms about giving up Sims in a deal for Price. And that's not an undervaluation of Sims -- that's a valuation of Price. With the acquisition of Doumit, Bethancourt is suddenly quasi-expendable. I wouldn't be opposed to moving Medlen (not in tandem with the aforementioned two, but in general). We have the talent, it's just a matter of not overpaying -- and I can certainly see why some shy away from the whole concept after the Texeira deal and given what the Rays got from KC for Shields. However, both were entirely different situations with entirely different players, personalities, and finances at play.
Looking at the bigger picture, though, this may be the best time to make a hard play for Price; there's still major quality starting pitching on the market, and if Friedman is under any sort of self-imposed mandate to move Price before the beginning of the season then Wren might have walked into a situation with the potential to unfold quite positively for the Braves. If not, no harm, no foul ... right?
Are folks really still that damaged from the Texeira trade? It's ancient history. The team has moved on quite well.
