I agree with your (perhaps hypothetical) perspective - this team can make the playoffs, but it's short in too many areas to be a real contender for going deep in the postseason. And in that case, why not sell?
I'd really rather they didn't trade Burleson away though, despite the argument of selling at a high point.
On the other hand, I'd be OK with trading Helsey - maybe because I see the closer role as largely a crap shoot (with a few standouts excepted) and if we can get value for an average guy who has simply rolled the dice well recently, then why not?
PS I'd still rather make the playoffs than not, but I have no belief that this team can do what the 2006 and 2011 teams did. They're just not that good.
I agree with your (perhaps hypothetical) perspective - this team can make the playoffs, but it's short in too many areas to be a real contender for going deep in the postseason. And in that case, why not sell?
I'd really rather they didn't trade Burleson away though, despite the argument of selling at a high point.
On the other hand, I'd be OK with trading Helsey - maybe because I see the closer role as largely a crap shoot (with a few standouts excepted) and if we can get value for an average guy who has simply rolled the dice well recently, then why not?
PS I'd still rather make the playoffs than not, but I have no belief that this team can do what the 2006 and 2011 teams did. They're just not that good.
I wouldn't want to see Burly dealt but if you wanted to sell high on someone, he'd be on the list.