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I doubt the Orioles would do it since they've been saying Machado and Bundy are untouchable, but again just trying to make the point of how other teams that are closer to being contenders have much more attractive pieces to offer.
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I agree with that 100%. It'd also be interesting to see if Price was traded, would whoever traded for him instantly look to lock him up to a long-term deal in hopes to curtail any opportunity of him leaving.
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I think those teams will outcompete the Cubs for Price, but the Cubs may still have a realistic shot of getting Upton since Upton isn't at the level of awesome that Price is enjoying right now.
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If the trade happened in the offseason I could definitely see one of those big time prospects in the deal with a 24-48 hour window to negotiate an extension before the deal goes down.
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It would take Almora, Baez and an extra guy to get Price. I think Almora balances Baez out a bit in that his ceiling isn't anywhere near as high, but he is a safer bet to make the majors.
I am really struggling with this in terms of whether I'd pull the trigger or not, but that's because I love Price.
I am really struggling with this in terms of whether I'd pull the trigger or not, but that's because I love Price.
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I've made my feelings on Upton well known. I would love to have him in the middle of the order for the next decade.
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I'd do it in a video game because I wouldn't give a shit.
In real life I'd probably agonize over it for a week before flipping a coin :lol:
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Justin Upton would become the Cubs' best offensive weapon if acquired right now. That's how sad the Cubs are.
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Anthony Rizzo disagrees, sir!
.... but you're probably right :lol:
We are having that exact coversation in facebook chat right now to be honest.
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WHY WASN'T I INVITED?!
Because you left, ya fuckin' pussy.
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The Cubs won't give up the same level of prospects as a team will that gives less of a **** about prospects.
If price hit the free agent market, i really believe the Cubs would make a full on effort to be the top bidder. But prospects are too important to what they're trying to build, especially for the next few years.
If price hit the free agent market, i really believe the Cubs would make a full on effort to be the top bidder. But prospects are too important to what they're trying to build, especially for the next few years.
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He doesn't understand that not every prospect has Wil Myers-type value.
Maples is so far away that his value is at a minimum, Villanueva lost stock this past year but is still solid, but not good enough to count as one of the multiple big names needed, Lake sucks, and Szczur's value fell off a cliff last year. Even Shark has had only one good year as a starter.
That trade could get you Price's used batting practice hat from an inter-league game, not much else
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He doesn't understand that not every prospect has Wil Myers-type value.
Maples is so far away that his value is at a minimum, Villanueva lost stock this past year but is still solid, but not good enough to count as one of the multiple big names needed, Lake sucks, and Szczur's value fell off a cliff last year. Even Shark has had only one good year as a starter.
That trade could get you Price's used batting practice hat from an inter-league game, not much else
lol. true statements.
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I say just pass. Go affter Upton instead. He'll be more worth it, for sure. No doubt about it. The last thing I would do to the traede, ass Baez and take a player out. I'd rather give Baez out ion as Upton deal, tho. Upton makes a lot more sense for the price.
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Upton>Price? Not a chance. Not even remotely close IMO