Kahkonen has the potential to be really good. NJ banking on an Adin Hill situation, while getting him a capable veteran tandem partner in Allen.
Allen acquisition didn't close the door on Markstrom to NJ, but with this trade, I think I would assume Marky to NJ is not happening, even in the offseason.
Based on the reports, I assume Conny/upper management drew the line at Mercer and NJ wasn't willing to meet that price.
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