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In response to "They can stash either guy at DH...it's not like Seattle fans will mandate a top-tier hitter has to waste time in the field." by Will Hunting

Given the value of quality pre-arbitrage starters, I simply do not understand this trade for Seattle.

Posted by David (aka David) Jan 14 '12, 12:22

They have to A) believe Montero really *is* Jesus and B) are convinced his July-September stats reflect who he is.

On paper, this looks like the best trade the Yankees have made in many years.

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I think they realized that they weren't just a Prince deal away from it and needed *something* to happen offensively. - Will Hunting Jan 14, 12:23 4
- More importantly, I love the Kuroda signing, short-term, very cost-effecient given his stats - Will Hunting Jan 14, 12:31 1
  - I like that they got two young pitchers. Campos is young and likely two or three years away from starting but with those two plus Nova and Hughes - Krusty Jan 14, 13:06
- If Ackley, Smoak and Montero all turn out, they'll look like geniuses. - David Jan 14, 12:30 1
  - Yeah, I don't think they expected Felix to be there still...espeically if they didn't upgrade the offense. - Will Hunting Jan 14, 12:32

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Given the value of quality pre-arbitrage starters, I simply do not understand this trade for Seattle.

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