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[mvossman]

Yet KP got a better return when others traded him, yes? Maybe it was a case of the Mavs trading out of desperation, rather than KP suddenly losing all his value? Maybe the lesson to be learned from KP is about being desperate and taking whatever you can get, and thinking you MUST make a trade and take the first offer you can find. 

The one chasing the deal loses. Have the patience to let the deal find you and beg for you to swap. Patience wins.

I suppose KP is not really a good comp.  We needed to move him due to fit and locker room issues.  Its a lot different being patient with a 25 year old than a 32 year old.