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Looking to trade Taub's 11M/y contract, I shopped him and Boston offered the best option with C Rieyat. He'll be the backup, and possible future C (depending on how C McClain develops). If Rieyat is not needed, he's a valuable trade piece.

In the OF, I have 2 good prospects that need to play to develop, as well as, Chavira that is likely to be as productive as Taub (for 1/3 of the money).

But, Taub was a valuable player, and key part of some important playoff series.

So far, I've upgraded at C and back-up C while shedding some money. That's good.