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Originally Posted by GabyKeepsMeWarm

So here we are... High water mark was back in late May when we were 15 games over .500, and firmly in the playoff race.

Now things look a little different. We're still over .500, albeit only by 6 games. Starting pitching is still in great shape. We've got a legit superstar in the making putting together an MVP type season, with a few good offensive pieces around him in Salvy, Vinnie, Massey, and to a lesser extent Garcia, Renfroe and Isbel, and that's probably generous. The bullpen is held together by chewing gum and scotch tape.

So here's the question. We're currently 1.5 games back of the wild card. With Houston, Boston, Minnesota and others surging, do we sell or buy before the deadline? There are legit reasons to go either way. What do we think?

Trade for bullpen guys. There isn't anyone in the minors that is even close to untouchable and bullpen guys don't cost much in terms of prospects.