I wouldn't be surprised if Odorizzi was traded this offseason... i guess that depends on how the FO views guys like Gonsalves, Mejia, Stewart, Romero etc. There's too many of them and not enough spots. Guys like Mejia and May are out of options as well.

 

I think trading Gibson woudl be a mistake. Extending him (depending on the length) might not be a bad option, but that one is fraught with risks too (see Hughes, Phil). If he was willing to go for a 3 year deal, I'd probably do it.  

Archer came with another year of control plus two option years so it's a much different price tag. 

 

Gibson won't fetch Meadows, Glasnow and Baz. 

 

Gibson gets you maybe one of the young Atlanta arms.... Maybe and I'm guessing of course. 

 

So now... I'm not sure what you accomplish for next year.

 

Yeah, my bad, the Lynn/Austin deal probably would’ve been the better example.

 

Then again, I could see a “rejuvenated” Sano bringing back an Archer-like return.

 

Trust me, I believe in Gibby’s newfound success just as much as you do, but overpaying to keep him around past 2020 would be a huge and very unnecessary risk.

Like it or not, it’s probably for the best that we sell high on someone who”ll likely chase the $$$, and leave MN (via free agency) anyways.

I agree with what you wrote.  I was just thinking about 2019.  But beyond that, your points are well taken

in regards to mike piazza joe mauer has three batting titles and mvp plus gold gloves piazza does not have that resume .. more homers thats all piazza has over joe. joe also much better defender