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Old 01-23-2007, 04:41 PM   #41
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Re: Reds trade for A's pitcher Saarloos

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Originally Posted by Johnny Footstool View Post
Actually, I think you're seeing things quite clearly. Krivsky's scouts didn't like Shafer for some reason, so the team let him dominate at a low level, built his trade value, and then shipped him out.
Which is usually the smart thing to do even when your scouts do like a player. There's no shame in letting players put up compelling numbers. Somebody's bound to like a kid who had a big season.
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