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Originally Posted by Roy Tucker
Yeah, that's the point I was trying to make.
The Reds seem to be willing to trade $$$ for talent.
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It's about value. It doesn't matter what a guy gets paid, what matters is whether or not his production is commensurate with his value.
With WMP, he was similar to that start up company that was soon going to need another major capital infusion with the possible return on investment still in the high risk category, with the possibility of never getting a return.
But, at this stage, I can't see WMP's cost being a major factor in the decision, but I can see Arroyo's cost with the going rate for even average starters now about twice what he's getting being a major factor.
If I had to enter a season with the rotation I had, I'd be doing anything I could to upgrade it, also. I'm not sure why GABP is such a concern for numbers going through the roof for Arroyo. He held his own in Fenway for two seasons and excelled on the road. There is a good possibility his numbers could approach 2004 levels.