I actually like that they targetted an OFer. Outside of Gurriel Jr and Grichuk I'm not seeing an everyday OFer on this team and really not seeing anyone who is close. We keep waiting for Alford to break out but that seems a bit wishful so I do think the target makes sense. Especially someone with an intriguing speed/power combo. Obviously you would assume with the price they paid, they see this as someone who can compete and be an everyday guy and I see more upside there than their current options, plus a lefty bat to boot. The target makes sense to me.
That being said, the deal is a puzzling to me. I'm certainly not flipping out about losing Sanchez but yes I would be someone who would have voted to keep him and let him try and rebuild his value which is quite low right now. Putting that, plus a pretty useful (albeit not fantastic) bullpen arm in Biagini, and a prospect for a guy that while intriguing doesn't offer a for sure upgrade is a pretty surprising deal.
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