Blue Jays looking at trading one of their best closers
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The trade deadline is rapidly approaching and as the Blue Jays still sit quite a few games outside of a playoff position, they will likely be sellers at the deadline.
According to reports, the Jays have no plan on moving Vladimir Guerrero or Bo Bichette but are taking calls on their players with expiring contracts. One player that stands out as he could fetch a decent return in reliever Trevor Richards.
A #Bluejays trade involving Trevor Richards has rarely been talked about, but he could fetch a decent return
Richards has a 2.57 ERA over 42 innings and has pitched in a variety of roles
He's in the last year of his deal and would definitely be valuable to a contending team A #Bluejays trade involving Trevor Richards has rarely been talked about, but he could fetch a decent return
Richards has a 2.57 ERA over 42 innings and has pitched in a variety of roles
He's in the last year of his deal and would definitely be valuable to a contending team
Richards has been impressive for the Jays this season with a 2.57 ERA in 42 innings and could likely help give a contender an extra push in the playoffs. While the Blue Jays could probably get a solid return, with the current state of their bullpen, losing Richards will be a big blow.
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POLL |
2 JUILLET | 297 ANSWERS Blue Jays looking at trading one of their best closers Should the Jays trade Richards? |
Yes | 96 | 32.3 % |
No | 201 | 67.7 % |
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