They are not perfect comparables but they’re both top 20 hitters with limited D who are free agents before 27. There’s no scenario where Vlad extends before Soto sets the bar
This is exactly right
Someone who goes through McDonald’s or A&W drive thru and gets a Big Mac or Teen Burger meal is paying probably $13 and change
Or you could go to *insert your favourite bar/pub/restaurant* and get a burger and fries for like $18 but the quality is far superior
I would be on board with this. If they’re going to have a chance next year they have to maximize 3B and LF
Christian Walker is a great fit if they think Vlad can play there like half the time even
Ya but who cares? It’s the risk you run. Sure you can sit back now in 2024 and say it wasn’t an A+ deal while ignoring that George Springer was a huge acquisition that signaled the Jays were pushing themselves into contention mode around Bo and Vlad
I don’t think anybody would’ve thought his aging curve would look like this
2.6 WAR (covid)
4.1
1.8
1.6
1.5
1.5
Even a more conservativ view probably looked like
3
4
3
2.5
2
1.5
They are the minority though, I think most people would find his behaviour cringe
But as soon as you mention mental health even speculatively some people back completely off as if it’s taboo to have an opinion afterwards