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Old 02-05-2013, 04:25 PM   #44
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Re: A's acquire Jed Lowrie from Astros

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Originally Posted by JayStubbs View Post
For me, a DH, a relief pitcher and a backup catcher are all roster filler. These pieces can be picked up rather cheaply off the waiver wire these days.
IMHO, judging by the list of remaining free agents - excluding, of course, Bourn and Loshe - none offer the upside of the aforementioned acquisitions.

In a rebuilding situation,as opposed to reloading, you have to be thinking upside/long-term.
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