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Originally Posted by Tyler
Screw the future. I'd trade away every prospect we have for post-season ball.
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Yup.
Even with my new appreciation for D'Arnaud, I think D'Arnaud for Dickey would be a steal for Toronto. Dickey is worth far more than the 3 years for $31M he's likely to cost. Witness the contracts signed with Guthrie and Dempster, who I'd say are significantly inferior looking forward over the next three years.
This is especially true if Toronto is all-in on contending next year, when the competition may be down in their division. D'Arnaud may be a prize prospect, but he's coming off knee surgery and is unproven at the major league level. Dickey is coming off a Cy Young year.
If Toronto fails to get Dickey because they won't deal D'Arnaud it will be a big mistake. If they get him for Syndergaard and others, it's a huge mistake for the Mets.