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Originally Posted by integralsmatic
Really clueless as to why Towers would even think for a moment he would accept a trade to a team on his no trade list. That's like a restaurant trying to force a vegan to eat meat. It will never happen.
The Mariners did HUGELY overpay for him though and they should send Upton a gift basket for not accepting the trade. They gave up way too much in the deal. Top position prospect, best pitching prospect, and 2 MLB arms just for Upton. I do not think many GMs would do that but then again, the Mariners never cease to amaze me every year.
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I disagree, I think it was fair trade. Walker and Franklin did not have good years once they were promoted (4.69 ERA and 3.6 BB/9 in AA) ( .243/.310/.416 in AAA). Furbush was a mess before last year, Pryor is the only safe bet in the deal. Hell, I think Arizona can do better than a top 15 prospect, a top 50 prospect; both of whom had down years, and 2 relievers.