05-18-2010, 10:41 AM
<!--quoteo(post=96698:date=May 18 2010, 09:37 AM:name=BT)-->QUOTE (BT @ May 18 2010, 09:37 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}><!--quotec--><!--quoteo(post=96695:date=May 18 2010, 09:34 AM:name=Coldneck)--><div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (Coldneck @ May 18 2010, 09:34 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}><!--quotec--><!--quoteo(post=96691:date=May 18 2010, 10:27 AM:name=rok)--><div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (rok @ May 18 2010, 10:27 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}><!--quotec-->I doubt that we'll be sellers at the deadline, especially in this pathetic division. I also can't imagine dealing Z while his value is the lowest of his career. Now, if he goes back to the rotation and pitches well, maybe finishes the season strong, then it's possible we try to convince him to waive his no trade clause while his value is up a bit in the offseason, but it's hard to imagine such a move during the season. <b>I doubt that is how Ricketts wants to begin his legacy.</b><!--QuoteEnd--><!--QuoteEEnd-->
Trading a declining head case for salary relief would benefit the Rickett's legacy. Holding on to him until its too late would be the typical Cub way. So more of the same is what you're preaching?
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I would say right now is "too late". He has to rebuild value.
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Exactly. Right now we'd get almost zero salary relief and zero value in return. You have to be patient and see if he can return to form, and even if he doesn't completely, trading him is still a risky bet. Would you want to be the new owner that sold low on your team's ace and have it blow up in your face? It isn't as easy a decision as some of you guys make it seem.
Trading a declining head case for salary relief would benefit the Rickett's legacy. Holding on to him until its too late would be the typical Cub way. So more of the same is what you're preaching?
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I would say right now is "too late". He has to rebuild value.
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Exactly. Right now we'd get almost zero salary relief and zero value in return. You have to be patient and see if he can return to form, and even if he doesn't completely, trading him is still a risky bet. Would you want to be the new owner that sold low on your team's ace and have it blow up in your face? It isn't as easy a decision as some of you guys make it seem.