Guys, the Taylor deal is over. In the words of Frozen...... LET IT GO
Guys, the Taylor deal is over. In the words of Frozen...... LET IT GO
2003 Hybrid World Champion (115-47 reg season, 11-4 playoffs)
TBL: Anaheim Angels 2006-present (238-244 regular season, 1 division title)
MSL: St Louis Cardinals 2013-present (2734-2936 regular season, 5 division titles, 2 championships)
TSSL: Seattle Mariners 2006-2029, Pittsburgh Pirates 2030-present (209-277, 5 division titles w/SEA, 1 championship w/SEA)
I got less for him than I gave. I gave 3 first round picks +. I concede it was after the TC was abolished. I gave up more for him than the deals that were vetoed. None of them had multiple first rounders.
Regarding this type of trade being a reason to abolish the TC... I think that is an extreme response. Is a great player with a terrible contract worth the same as a great player with a decent contract? No. Is a great player with a terrible contract worth 2 or more 2.5-3.0 prospects? No again. There is middle ground in between the two. We used to be able to find that middle ground without much difficulty.
I'm locking this thread now. No need for this
2003 Hybrid World Champion (115-47 reg season, 11-4 playoffs)
TBL: Anaheim Angels 2006-present (238-244 regular season, 1 division title)
MSL: St Louis Cardinals 2013-present (2734-2936 regular season, 5 division titles, 2 championships)
TSSL: Seattle Mariners 2006-2029, Pittsburgh Pirates 2030-present (209-277, 5 division titles w/SEA, 1 championship w/SEA)