Mike Barrett Blog Update - Brief discussion of deadline

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The trade deadline is here, as you know, and everyone is buzzing about what the Trail Blazers will do. I could be totally wrong with my read on this, but I have to say I'll be surprised if they do anything more. I know they've been offered a ton of deals, but I just don't get the feel that anything is pending.

Part of me will be happy if they don't make a deal. I am like you, a fan, and the whole prospect of trading for someone to get this team over the hump is exciting to think about. But, you never want to be forced into thinking you have to make a trade. I don't think this team is at that point.

The pieces are in place for the future. I'm just not sure if the future, as hard as it is for all of us to admit, is right this minute. Patience is never a bad thing in a position like this, and you don't want to make a huge mistake that you'll have to live with for a long time. You agree with that?

It'll be an interesting few hours, no matter what happens. I know the players the Blazers do have will be relieved following the deadline. No matter what you've heard, it's been a distraction. McMillan told me as much before the game.

I'll talk to you later, perhaps discussing a big trade, or perhaps discussing what this team, as it is, will plan for the stretch run.
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aaarrgh.

Patience is one thing. Not utilizing a valuable asset to better the product is quite another. MB is too in love with our players; I just hope KP isn't
 
I admire Barret for being such a cheerleader for all of the guys on that team and I truly do believe he likes each of them, but sometimes you just have to strike when the iron is hot.

If it's true that a player like Gerald Wallace/VC/Jefferson/whoever is within your grasp and it isn't going to cost you more than an injured, expensive power forward, and maybe a few backups -- not too mention leaving your core fully intact -- then I hope KP is a little more cold-blooded than MB.
 
So despite the hundreds of trade rumors involving the Blazers, Barrett doesn't feel there'll be a trade? I expect a trade tomorrow and will be a bit disappointed if one doesn't happen.
 
yuyuza1 said:
aaarrgh.

Patience is one thing. Not utilizing a valuable asset to better the product is quite another. MB is too in love with our players; I just hope KP isn't
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MB isn't in charge here... I think it's nice that he doesn't want anyone traded away.
But hopefully KP is more cruel.
Fatten them up, KP, and put them in the oven!
Bake them!

barfo
 
Nikolokolus said:
I admire Barret for being such a cheerleader for all of the guys on that team and I truly do believe he likes each of them, but sometimes you just have to strike when the iron is hot.

If it's true that a player like Gerald Wallace/VC/Jefferson/whoever is within your grasp and it isn't going to cost you more than an injured, expensive power forward, and maybe a few backups -- not too mention leaving your core fully intact -- then I hope KP is a little more cold-blooded than MB.
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agreed. You have to admit, Carter on this team on paper looks to be a lock in the post season. Not to mention the heavy load that will be lifted off of Roy's shoulders offensively if he is traded here for scraps.
 
I think BRoy needs help, let's make a move!
 
Agreed with the above. We will not have to give up very much to add a better asset than we'd lose. KP will make a move. MB plays it safe so as not to offend any of the players, by alienating them with trade talks, which is fine, cause he is the one that has to sit next to them on a plane as they travel, and interview them, etc, but KP is all about business. You see him watching the games...the dude doesn't even smile. He's cold blooded, and he would pull the trigger on a helpless child if it made the blazer's better. There is going to be a trade tomorrow morning, and I can't wait to read all about it. :devilwink:
 
This team needs something else to help them get over the line IMO. if there is no move it's going to be a fight to get into the playoffs.

This team needs a big time second wind.


That being said, If the Front office isn't overly concerned with the playoffs this year and is looking more towards the future, then waiting to make the exact move they want to make in the summer won't be a mistake.

I'd like to see a trade myself. Wallace or Carter. I think it's the right think to do. I'd like to see the playoffs :grin:

BUT... cliche alert.... I trust KP and TP <<<< not Terry Porter
 
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Mike Barrett's primary responsibility right now is to keep excitement up about this team. Best way to do that is to keep expectations down when trade deadline and draft days roll around. That way disappointments are minimized and pleasant surprises are maximized.
 
KP was late to tonights game. He didn't show up in the Blazer hallway til 7:10 pm, and he was walking quick, so you know he was up to something on the phone lines perhaps.
 
Patience is awesome, and I have it with Bayless, Batum, and most all of the other young guns. I would be fine if this team took another 2-3 years to compete at the highest level to get a chance to get to the finals.

That being said, with the economy in the shitter, not utilizing one of the greatest trading chips in the history of the league would be a failure to me.
 
I think there are going to be a lot of disappointed posters today.

While I'm sure KP would make a deal if it didn't cost much to improve us, if the deal isn't there he won't force it and that's all MB is saying. If we can do better waiting until this season is over that's the best thing to do. Many will say we could have improved the team and mention various rumors, but that's all they are, we have no idea what is being offered and what's being refused. I trust KP enough to know if there is a good deal he'd take it and if there isn't he won't.

If we do make a trade I hope it's for a defensive player.
 
It's 8am in the East. Is KP up already? Let the countdown begin.
 
Man, Eric, I thought I was the only crazy one. Top of the mornin' to ya.
 
I really hope we do something. I saw Darius Miles pushing around Aldridge and Outlaw yesterday and I wonder where the fire and passion is on this team. Call me an oldtimer, but I know Kersey and Buck would never have allowed that, even Terry, Clyde and Cliff Robinson seemed tougher and more intense than almost anybody on the present team. Of course I don't know if that problem would be fixed with any of the names we have been hearing, except maybe Wallace, so maybe I'm just in a pessimistic mood right now. Need some kind of jumpstart. (me and the team).
 
Classic negotiating ploy. Can you say smoke screen, bad cop, red herring?

Take his post with not a grain of salt, but a tablespoon of salt.

In fact, think the opposite of what this Blazer employee says.
 
Rozza5 said:
This team needs something else to help them get over the line IMO. if there is no move it's going to be a fight to get into the playoffs.
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With the possible exception of the Lakers, it's going to be a fight to get into the playoffs for every team in the West. One 4 game losing streak, one key injury, can drop a team to #9. And while #9 worked for the Beatles, it doesn't in the NBA.
 
Ugh... Classic MB. I'm feeling more and more our big splash was getting a trade exception.
 
The Blazers have too many nice guys. We need a guy who can give his 6 fouls and do some TRASH TALKING. So, I humbly suggest KP make the following trade IMMEDIATELY:

Trade Channing Frye for Eric Millegan!!!!

and I'm sure MB likes Eric!!
:biglaugh::biglaugh::biglaugh:
 
Paxil said:
We can still use the contract in the summer.
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We can, but with the salary cap reportedly about to shrink, that reduces the amount of money that we'll have above the MLE... even if we renounce Frye, Outlaw and Blake.

Ed O.
 
so is the "player you havent been hearing about" not current anymore?

:( i was hoping for tayshaun
 
MB is a really good employee for the Blazers. He recites the company line perfectly.
 
crandc said:
With the possible exception of the Lakers, it's going to be a fight to get into the playoffs for every team in the West.
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And for some more than others.

And we're the only team trying to break through for the first time.

All the others have been through the fight and gotten in.
 
Barrett is already setting us for the major letdown

Serioulsy this little quote from him says it all.

The pieces are in place for the future. I'm just not sure if the future, as hard as it is for all of us to admit, is right this minute. Patience is never a bad thing in a position like this, and you don't want to make a huge mistake that you'll have to live with for a long time. You agree with that?


Translation... no playoffs, no trades. That basically puts us in the same boat as OKC, Minny, and other shit teams. You dont win in the nBA without proven players. Of course you need to draft young stars but not adding vets keeps you in teh bottom lotto tier. Everyone excited to be the best team who doesnt make the playoffs? That where we will be in April. Sad day as a BLazer fan.
 
Re: Barrett is already setting us for the major letdown

You are entitled to your opinion.
 
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