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We are nearly one year after that wondrous day that saw Dallas Braden pitch the nineteenth perfect game in major league history.

Dallas Braden's day will go down in history, and should not be forgotten. But, given the A's offensive struggles, might the A's be willing to part with Dallas Braden in exchange for some greater hitting process.

It certainly difficult to fathom jettisoning one of the A's few "characters" but if he uplifts the A's playoff hopes, who are we to judge?

I personally love Dallas Braden, but lets objectively take a look at five reasons why trading Dallas Braden isn't such a terrible notion to consider.