I would keep Biagini and Osuna in the pen at this point. Osuna needs to be stretched out for 2 years and Biagini was always just mediocre in the rotation but his stuff plays up in the pen.
I see nothing wrong with having a couple of good young arms at the back of the pen to anchor the incoming influx of relievers, especially since we already have 5 starters for next year if we count Liriano.
Just the fact that they will admit and correct their mistakes is big.
It also goes to show the genius in their risks too that they are short term enough to get out from under them in the first place.
I can't see it being a problem. It hit the panhandle and just outer rain bands hit Tampa. It would be like Sudbury getting a massive 40cm snow storm while Toronto gets a dusting.
Or to be devils advocate here. Maybe he sees a chance to upgrade.
If you already have Lawrie and you can get Donaldson, it doesn't mean you hate Lawrie.
Its not even the money for me, its the term. If we could somehow get them to eat salary in a way that front loads the bulk of his money it would look attractive. But then I doubt you can get them to eat the $50-70 million it would take to make it look better.
I would. He doesn't have time to waste in a "prove it" season and he needs to cash in on a 4 year deal that gets him less annual salary then the QO value if its out there (I think he will get 4 years ~$60-70)
With the prices that are being paid for top relievers, you could probably get back 2 Osuna's to put in the pen right away. (Although you would want them starting)