Not that it accounts for the salary discrepancy, but one of Bouwmeesters best selling points is his durability. With the style of game that Kris Russell plays, you're not going to get 82 games a year.
That said, I'd rather have 27 year old Russell, Emile Poirier, Hunter Smith (via Reto Berra) than 31 year old Bouwmeester and a 5th round pick.
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