You have a sustainable mindset for the Team.. However, there is a time in a Team's window when you need pull the trigger and go for it... There is normally not a scenario for any Team where they go for it and there is no pain/cost... In this case, it was just $$ which I would prefer over really good prospects.. I don't think THIS year we should be in the wait until next year mindset...
It is only a matter of time until Boston gets good again, and the Rays are not so banged up.. Baltimore is coming on strong.. The Yankees are always good.... Then we have to deal with all the other Teams.. Mariners, CWS, Indians, Minnesota etc. We have a playoff spot this year so far and we need to strike while the iron is hot. No gaurantee we will be in the playoffs next year or the year after...