The flip side to this is the money they saved by not signing an ozuna.... .let's see where that goes before we jump to conclusions. The off season is not over.
This makes a better team with balance in the lineup. Walker is 24 and has done nothing to this point with 4th OF potential. The guy we got back is 24 and has already hit around 80hr's in the big leagues and still has unlimited potential according to most big league guys. Worst case scenario he doesn't pan out and you go get someone next off season. This is a low risk high reward move.
I said it yesterday, for rebuilds to work you have to take chances on guys and some of them have to pan out.
Cubs are an example with their moves for Rizzo, Arrieta, etc. ....
Every rebuild must have surprises.
I dont mind Mazara. Lots of untapped potential. For rebuilds to work you have to hit on some unexpected players. If he works out great, if not then you move on from him in a year.
There is lots of talent there with him
I'm asking the following question as a serious question, not being a jerk.................
Can someone explain to me how a pitcher is worth $245 million and another one $300 when they will most likely play in about 35-40 games. How is handcuffing your franchise financially worth this type of commitment. I can see it, somewhat, for a position player.
Again, I'm just confused on how this is a good investment.
Not being factitious but just very curious......what happened with that deal. I have read all the different narratives but not sure what really happened??
Understood. However, I don't know what legitimate MLB RF going to take a one year deal at this point. Someone may if free agency fizzles out but this market does not seem like it's going to fizzle.
I respect your opinion. However, anyone who thinks that Castellanos is a better RF'er than Ozuna is misinformed.
Ozuna misplayed a few balls last year and they were shown over and over. He was a gold glove outfielder on 2017, that is only 2 years ago. Ozuna has much, much more pop in his bat then Castellanos. I like castellanos but he's a one half wonder. He was not much in Detroit and had one amazing 1/2 of a year. Could it mean that he's figured some things out........sure, however look at some of Ozuna's hard hit metrics and everything tells you that man could absolutely explode at some point. St. Louis is not a hitters park either.....
Nobody in their right mind within the white sox organization is going to confirm to Bruce after what happened last year and with Wheeler. I'm not saying this is going to happen or not happen but let's be realistic......