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Originally Posted by Roof-Daddy
Again, the problem is Vladdy has an over inflated self worth.
From 2021 to 2024 Vlad put up 16.4 fWAR which ranks him 25th in all of MLB.
Over the same time period Devers ranks 24th with 16.8 fWAR. He signed a 10 year $313.5 million deal last year. If Vlad would sign a deal like that he'd probably already be signed, but he thinks he's "the best in the world".
Over that same time period Bichette ranks 38th with 13.9 fWAR. These guys are good players, but they are not superstars you give mega deals to and then try to build around them.
Willy Adames (from 2021-2024, 29th with 156 fWAR) just signed 7 years $182 million as a UFA and he's actually a good SS.
And now people will say "well, they should have traded them!"
Sounds like a great plan if teams are willing to give up anything good, but MLB teams all have access to all the data that shows these players are good but not great and will also know they want to be paid like they are great not good. How much are they going to be willing to give up trading for them if they know that as well?
####ty spot to be in if you're the Jays. No wonder they pulled out all the stops the last two off seasons trying to lure actual superstars like Ohtani and Soto.
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Fair analysis.
Young guys can be inconsistent. Not everybody myself included is mature in certain ways at a young age. This can lead to consistency and not knowing yourself and how to perform.
Stars players don't want to come to toronto.
Vlad has superstsr potential. He sells tickets.
He might not be worth what he is asking but who is coming to Toronto? He has potential. Sometimes it takes belief and trust to drive a player to new heights