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[bnickle]

I don't think bad half-seasons diminish the value of proven players all that much. It's why they still got a lot for Quintana, he's had an ERA between 3.20 and 3.51 and pitched over 200 innings the past four seasons. And his BB-rate, while high for him, is still only 3.5 this season.

It's also why Manny's value will remain sky high if we decide to move him. And why I think, as long as he shows he's healthy, we can get a ton for Britton as well.

The return on Britton will still be nice should we move hum but he's no longer in Andrew Miller value territory

[Mackus]

The return on Britton will still be nice should we move hum but he's no longer in Andrew Miller value territory

 

I think Miller's extra year of control for much lower AAV is the main reason why he got more in return than I think Britton will.  I think teams will knock just a touch off of Britton due to his injuries this year, but that's a much smaller factor than the contract status.  Britton will have about 1 1/3 years left due a total of around $19M.  Miller had 2 1/3 years left due a total of around $21M.  Miller makes $9M a year, Britton will get $14-16M next year.

[bnickle]

I think Miller's extra year of control for much lower AAV is the main reason why he got more in return than I think Britton will. I think teams will knock just a touch off of Britton due to his injuries this year, but that's a much smaller factor than the contract status. Britton will have about 1 1/3 years left due a total of around $19M. Miller had 2 1/3 years left due a total of around $21M. Miller makes $9M a year, Britton will get $14-16M next year.

It wouldn't surprise me if his value isn't as high as Chapman's last year despite having an extra year of team control. I haven't looked closely enough at the return the Yanks got on Chapman to say that confidently though

[SportsGuy]

Branden, I think you are going a little overboard on how much Britton's value has dropped and if has dropped, they aren't going to trade him.

[bnickle]

Branden, I think you are going a little overboard on how much Britton's value has dropped and if has dropped, they aren't going to trade him.

I don't think they're trading him no matter what. I think he'd get a nice return but last year I remember people being surprised at just how good NY made out on the deals for their elite RPs. I'd be surprised if we got similar value. Again, I say that not remembering exactly what NY got in those deals.

[SportsGuy]

I don't think they are trading him either.

[Nigel Tufnel]

Cubs give a World Series ring to Steve Bartman.

 

https://www.cbssport...ke-his-silence/

[DJ MC]

Did they have Moises Alou hand it to him?

[Nigel Tufnel]

Did they have Moises Alou hand it to him?

 

Yeah, and they gave Alou a stepladder and butterfly net so he could reach Bartman.

[BSLChrisStoner]

ESPN: Kris Bryant returns to MVP form as Cubs make playoff push
http://www.espn.com/...ir-playoff-push

[BSLChrisStoner]

Sports on Earth: Cubs Look Champed Up Again
http://www.sportsone...races-september

[SBTarheel]

NL Central Champs, and really playing well right now..

 

The Nats/Cubs series should be terrific. 

[BSLChrisStoner]

The Ringer: The Chicago Cubs No Longer Look Like a Dynasty

[Mark Carver]

Cubs reportedly fire Chris Bosio, the pitching coach who fixed Jake Arrieta

 

https://www.cbssport...d-jake-arrieta/

[BSLChrisStoner]

Cubs reportedly fire Chris Bosio, the pitching coach who fixed Jake Arrieta

 

https://www.cbssport...d-jake-arrieta/

 

Bosio, also remembered in Baltimore for the brawl in '93...

[SBTarheel]

I assume Maddon just wants to reunite with Jim Hickey. 

[SportsGuy]

Cubs sign Smyly to a 2 years..smart investment.

[Mike in STL]

Rosenthal says Darvish to the Cubs. 6/$150M

[BSLChrisStoner]

Rosenthal says Darvish to the Cubs. 6/$150M

 

Team that likes winning, commits to continuing to win.

[Mike in STL]

Team that likes winning, commits to continuing to win.

Must be nice. 

 

6/$126M is what it looks like now. $150M w/incentives.