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Originally Posted by Sylvanfan
So if Wells won't committ and the Jays need to look to trade him we all know the Texas Rangers are a likely suitor. So what do you want back to make the deal work. Would something like Gary Matthews Jr and a couple prospects do the trick? Matthews can hit a bit and can play good defence, and you have payroll room to add a proper short stop, and pitcher, plus get a couple prospects. Or do you try for more right now help?
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I think you trade for pitching. The Tigers were considering dealing Bonderman, who is their 4th starter, however has extremely good peripherals and has improved each year in the league (4th season). As well, he is only 23.
They want another bat, and he'd be under contract for 2 more seasons. Could possibly have a high 3's ERA next year.
I'm of the firm belief that Starting pitching is the key to sucess in this League. This team needs 2 very good starters, possibly with #2 potential and consistantancy to compete.
IF we were able to get Bonderman and sign someone like Jason Schmidt, as well as supplement the loss of Wells by picking up a good SS (say Lugo), the net cost of that would probably be 18 million. That gives us a consistant starting staff (vastly improved), and an offense which might not be as potent as this seasons, but extremely capable. If the payroll is bumped up as much as we think it could be. This could very well be a reality and this definately would be a playoff squad.
As for Wells/Bonderman swap, I think they might have to throw in a little more + Bonderman, but I think it would still be a move forward.