I still don't think it's a terrible deal. I'm just not a huge fan of Cespedes. From the All Star break of 2013 through the same point in 2014, he's hit .252 (.297 OBP) with 25 HR and an OPS of .826 (WAR of 2.1). OFs with a war of 2.0 or higher in 2013 included guys like Alejandro De Aza, Michael Cuddyer, Nate McLouth, Gregor Blanco and Will Venable. I'm not sure getting a guy like that (for only 1+ seasons) is worth a chance at having the inside track on Lester. But, time will tell. It is a steal if they sign back Lester at a reasonable price. But if they overpay and get him back, you have to wonder what the price would have been with compensation and is that difference worth a season of Cespedes?
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Originally Posted by lungs
I can't imagine the Brewers not picking up Gallardo's $13M option.
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Good point. I didn't see he had a team option.