QUOTE (iamshack @ Jul 31, 2016 -> 09:49 AM)
Yeah, the thing with Duke is, he is one of the guys you don't have to move just to move...because you're going to need pen arms next year and he would be just as attractive at next year's deadline as this year's (if not more).
Maybe they actually like this guy, because there was no reason to give Duke away.
Eh, we know Duke is smoke and mirrors. He could easily have an ERA over 5 by this time next year. I think this was certainly the right time to trade him.