I have a few thoughts on this. Firstly, I don't mind this signing at all. It's an expensive #4-5 starter, but on a championship team, they need to do it. Whether Happ can bring it in the AL is another question, but he put up some amazing numbers the second half.
That brings us to what the next move will be. I can't see this starting rotation being the starting rotation day one. There MUST be a major signing or trade to get a legit #1. Stroman under no circumstances is that guy - yet. I still think Edwin or Jose get dealt in order to shore up the bullpen/starting rotation, but I think that only happens if Price can't be signed. If Price signs, the pen has to be developed, and that'll have to be done through minor deals here and there ie: moving Saunders, Colabello, etc.
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