It's a discussion board, so I don't want to come across as condescending but the key here is to look at the 2nd basemen out there. This trade was truly a good one. Yes, as a team the TEAM needs offense. We can all agree on that. This trade has a higher upside than this time yesterday as Gimenez can potentially have that upside if it all works out. But the alternative if we didn't do this trade was some pretty mediocre options with our internal guys. This simply raises the basement in that position, a position most of the league struggles with. It simply cost us money, but not a terrible amount.
They MUST find someone in LF and DH who can guarantee not only getting HRs, but also getting on base. Those are two positions that have to fulfill power needs. Some argue Varsho's defence benefits outweigh the lack of offence, and that can be debated endlessly. At CF it probably works out for the team. But DH and LF MUST produce power. 3B is kinda a nice to have option if there's someone out there but DH and LF have to be filled with someone who can hit. Atkins should be judged on what he can do with filling those roles.
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