Not only that, but you'll be paying so much for the DH role it would be ridiculous. Then if he is signed and you want to move JBJ, every team will know that, and you wont get the return.
Last edited by OH FOY!; 01-06-2018 at 10:26 AM.
You got to add Hanley, at least you have to think that Hanley wont be playing 1st, much of the time with Moreland. A tough RHP, you have a DH sitting the bench at 22 million, the other at 25 million.
Just see if Hanley's surgery worked and stay patient.
Last edited by OH FOY!; 01-06-2018 at 10:33 AM.
What if Hanley's shoulder surgery is the difference. You got him next year, at a decent price, and your in the ballpark for say Machado, or Donaldson. Forget JD.
I would much rather sign Nunez then JD. Versatility is the secret, to good FA's.
It seems like you finally have my position correct.
I was against trading away so much of the farm, but I was fine with trading some of it. I loved deals like Chris Sale, but not 4 prospects for a RP'er making close to top dollar (at the time).
I hate "playing it half way", so now that we have gone for broke, I am NOT for keeping the status quo. I want us to win a ring in the next three years, in order to justify trading away so much of the farm. Bringing us to the edge and then stopping makes less sense than tanking it for a few year (like the Astros did).
As much as I know we may regret signing JD, I want us to acquire a player of his hitting skill set. With no QO or need to trade more of the farm away, JD looks like the best option right now.