I like this move, I don't think he's a better hitter than Melky right now (although Fangraphs Streamer projection has Saunders at 2.4 WAR compared to Melky at 1.7)
But the defense is a great fit (him in left, Pompey in center, and Bautista's arm in RF is a great OF)
in terms of spending too it means they can improve other areas which need it as well too
they can essentially fit Saunders, a few relievers, and a 2B platoon guy (plus the compensation pick Melky gets them) for what it would have cost to bring him back
AA is setting this up well, with this move, Donaldson, and backloading Martin as well
by the time it comes to needing to pay any of these guys, Dickey/Buerhle/Reyes are going to be off the books and cleared up 50m of salary, so it's like they are mortgaging the future
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