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Originally Posted by Harry Lime
Here is the smartest move for the Jays to consider. Price + Benintendi + 5M relief for 3 years.
Solves the weak outfield problem over the duration of the 'window' of the infield players. The Jays can also absorb that contract for three years, while slotting Price as the #1 pitcher year one, and the #5 pitcher year three. Barring time off for his inevitable yearly injuries.
Would the Red Sox trade inside their own division?
https://blogs.fangraphs.com/david-prices-trade-value/ |
I feel like they only make that trade to move Benintendi within the division as a last resort though.
And it makes more sense for Boston to wait until after Ryu and Keuchel sign.
Price is 34 years old and will have 3 years and $32M per year left on that deal.
If Ryu goes out at the age of 33 and gets 3 years or more at $25M to $30M per year then it suddenly doesn't make Price look as bad. And possibly some of the other runner ups from that move become options for the Red Sox.