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Jrankin1246
It’s a bit of an overstatement to say “in no way means that trading is over,” because with regards to some trades, it is. You’re not going to see younger, cost controlled players traded.
Math&Baseball
With Cj Wilson and Aj Burnett going down so far how likely do you think the Angels would be in Shields given their entire staff has an xFIP around 4 or greater? The Pirates can at least rely on Liriano and Cole.
Also, you think Preller is going to wait towards the middle or near the end of August to see if more pitchers go down before he puts Shields and others out there?
thecoffinnail
I am sure he will put Shields on waivers shortly just to see if he makes it through.. If he does make it through I doubt we will actually see a trade until the end of the month when teams have a better grasp on their playoff chances..
Rickey O'Sunnyvale
On the other hand, you have the Giants and Cubs tied for the final wild card spot in the NL, and either could probably increase their chances with Shields in their rotation. If you wait a few weeks, one of those teams could fall 5 or 6 games out and all of a sudden Shields isn’t so important to either one.
thecoffinnail
Very good point..
mrshyguy99
I will always remember that Red Sox Dodgers trade. Since it looks like the Dodgers got the better end of that deal in the long run