(07-31-2014, 03:34 PM)jacobystealshome Wrote: filled a need. how many aces were available? 2? (lester, price).
it significantly upgrades them on rotation, and it isnt that much of a decrease in left. better batting average and better obp, less power. fits the a's philosophy better
jmo, but i think it is a lateral move at worst, especially since cespedes is a free agent after next year and there wasnt a chance they could re-sign him.
That's what is great about discussions, we can respectfully agree to disagree