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I think it is a solid move for the Jays but not sure how giving up a useless pitcher and okay SS who isn't likely to improve is a an overpayment, let alone badly overpaying.
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Even if Escobar only gets back to being a .280 hitter with a .365 OBP it's a great deal. He's chaeap and under control until 2013.
Gonzo was excellent for the Jays, but coming into this season no team wanted him. There's a reason we signed him for 2.5 million. Sure he is having a terrific year, but it's a career best at age 33.
The 2 pitching prospects are irrelevant, as neither will probably ever have an impact for a contending team.
The wildcard is Pastornicky. He is really fast, and is the type of player I always wish the Jays could get at the top of their order. However, he has only hit .260 in A ball and there are a million players like him in the league.
Basically the Jays turned a 1.5 million FA fill in into Escobar. How is that not a great trade?