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Originally Posted by Sylvanfan
I guess we'll have to see how the three prospects work out for Toronto. Essentially they paid 6 million to get 2 more established prospects and a 3rd guy over the two picks they would have received in compensation for Halladay.
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Isn't that the sad truth.
I'm amazed more teams in baseball don't try that strategy. There is an argument to be made that this guy is the
best pitcher in MLB - so what does that tell you? And they got him for 2 guys who are a couple years ahead on the development curve + not a whole heck of a lot?
If I'm a baseball GM, I deal prospects out like Candy, for established players, soon to be entering free agency, if I know I'm going to get 2 first rounders out of them. I mean why the heck not? Essentially, you're just turning back the clock.
Again, this comes back to the point I think I've been making for 3+ years as a Jays fan. Pay the money for the best player available, regardless of agent, position or whatnot. It is always worth it in the end.
Rick Porcello would sure look good in a Jays Uniform. He was considered the #1 pitcher on draft day, but the Jays passed over him 2x! and Detroit took him because they gave him the signing bonus. He looks like a steal now.