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Originally Posted by Flickered Flame
Did JP not make JPA a first round pick back in 07 or whenever it was? If so, I'd keep an eye on the Mets and Jays. Maybe Dickey for JPA + someone else?
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The Riccardi angle does make sense and the Jays seem keen on not wanting to give a pitcher a 5-7 year contract as they think highly of Hutchison and Drabek, so from that it would make sense. Dickey, while he'll be looking for some big time money, will not be looking for a really long contract due to his age.
The way AA works though, I don't see it happening. The thought has to be in the back of his mind, Josh Johnson might be gone after this season. A big time financial commitment even to a pitcher for just 2-3 years, could handicap you going forward as it is so hard to predict Dickey. He's an awesome story but he just had a career year in every statistic and a huge jump in his K rate. It is a huge unknown how that Knuckleball would transfer over to the hitter friendly Dome.
Also, the Jays would certainly have to give up some young prospect or prospects of value in a trade for him. If AA was to give up another quality young player, I believe it would be for a much more long-term investment.
I think Dickey could be moved now, as someone mentioned the David Wright re-signing at least saves them from any PR backlash. The Dodgers would make a ton of sense. Pitcher friendly ballpark, willing to pay him and need another starter.