Melky is not the better overall player, but he was the better player for us. Proven durable LF, solid bat in the two hole, and he was in a hitters park where his bat mattered more and his defence mattered less.
I think Saunders going down actually could force AA to make another big trade, which could be the good that comes out of this. We have too many pitching prospects, could swing a Devon Travis type trade for a top outfield/infield prospect. Norris, Hoffman, and Sanchez are tradeable pieces imo.