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Originally Posted by dustyanddaflames
I wasn't meaning that I was holding it against Santos - more so reffering to that fact that if the Sox were in a playoff push, they may have been forced to go elsewhere for saves due to Santos' terrible September.
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For sure if he was having that bad of a month.
I am hoping, thinking that if they knew the manager would be sticking around and they weren't playing out the string heading into a rebuild, he may have pitched better as well.
Either way, I am all in on this trade. From what I have read, I am of the opinion that the Jays made sure Molina's name was out there due to his success at Double A, pumped him into a worthy prospect, which he may just be and then sold high. If Santos is an average or above closer for the next few years, or dare I say all 6 years, I think that unless Molina becomes a true #1 or #2 starter, the Jays can't lose this trade.
I think even if Molina does become that #1 or #2 starter but heir other prospects pan out, again assuming santos fills the void of a consistent closer year to year that the Jays have not had in forever, it's a win.
People say that the closer is a fabricated position, but I see it differently. True all saves aren't equal, and yes there are other high leverage situations, but the closer is also the guy that comes in when you are very likely to not have another kick at the can, or only one, if he screws up. There is a mental toughness that many talented people just don't have.
The other thing is if the Jays can get the saves from a guy who they are paying far less than market value, that can be a huge boon for a team who says it can spend, but does not have an unlimited budget.