QUOTE (IowaSoxFan @ Jul 26, 2016 -> 10:46 AM)
I would rather keep Q and deal Sale.
1. Sale is going to bring back a larger haul in a trade.
2. I believe Q has a much better chance to pitch well into his 30's than does Sale. His style seems to be built for longevity more like a Maddux than a Verlander.
3. I think Sale is a higher risk to sustain a career altering injury, based on mechanics and DL time in their careers.
4. I think the package that Sale would bring back could make the team competitive while Q is still under his current contract.
That to me was the biggest deal here. All your points are right on the money, but the fact that if they trade Sale now and get that max return, when these players are ready to contribute Q will still be the ace here. It just makes so much sense to do it, I'm just not sure Sox will