Martin's defense itself is worth about 3 WAR, which is about the right value for his contract and that shouldn't really decline at all. His contributions offensively are just a bonus. This is replacing an average player with an All Star. That's big. Now if they can manage to find a good LF, and a starter they'll be set.
Realistically as they have lost their 17th overall selection, they should go in whole hog on the off season and sign Lester and anyone else they deem necessary. Why not.
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