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--></style></head><body lang=EN-US link=blue vlink="#954F72"><div class=WordSection1><p class=MsoNormal>All,</p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>With NYK getting even stronger, and without a glimpse of hope to even come CLOSE to what Michael’s built over there, it may be time for the Sand Crabs to take note of what’s happening in real baseball and tear it all down and tank….er….I mean, look to the future. Seems to be all the rage with the Tigers, Orioles, Marlins, Royals of the world. Although with having made the playoffs this year (never should have done that), I’ll be Tier 1 for the next several years (NEVER should have made the playoffs). Nevertheless, it may behoove me to start entertaining real offers for the following…</p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>SD Machado</p><p class=MsoNormal>HOU Altuve</p><p class=MsoNormal>WAS Eaton</p><p class=MsoNormal>TEX Andrus</p><p class=MsoNormal>BAL Mancini</p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Hell, anyone with a pulse on the Crabs is fair game at this point. And the older stars go first. 28 yrs and older.</p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>And no, I’m not trading Machado for a #2 or a fading all star. The Crabs won’t be competitive for another 3 years (at least) depending on the tanking…..damn, I mean rebuilding process. So the goal is to have players or picks that might be here if/when we can be competitive. I will also have you remember that the last “blockbuster” sent Verlander, a #2, a #3 and a couple players for Ryan Zimmerman, Ryan Flaherty, Swarzak, Bummer and another prospect (so if you’re wondering how NYK is getting where he is….:) ). So if I’m going to trade the likes of Manny Jose and Elvis, I’m looking for a haul in return. Otherwise I’ll just stick the team on autopilot and come back next winter (like some owners who shall remain nameless do) and won’t be the worse for wear.</p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>So if you’re a piece or two away and are looking…..serious inquires only. Again, I’m not gutting this team just to put the likes of Niko Goodrum out at 2<sup>nd</sup> for the next 3 years (no offense to Niko or his owner) <span style='font-family:"Segoe UI Emoji",sans-serif'>😊</span></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Doug/BAL</p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Sent from <a href="https://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/?LinkId=550986">Mail</a> for Windows 10</p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p></div></body></html>