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Hart + Kendrys + Jackson + Denorfia were GOOD moves at the time! LL was all over Hart as a potential bounce back guy. We got Kendrys (who had proven he could hit in Safeco a single season before) for a flyer to patch a gaping hole. Jackson for Franklin on paper was a tremendous move. Denorfia looked like a great right handed platoon option.
They fizzled. Yes. But they were good moves, and not one of them would have been considered at the time of the trade as non "real" hitters.
Heck, more people would have argued that Morse and Cruz were WORSE than the aforementioned four.
I say keep going after the Melky, Upton & Kemps, and stop it with the platoon bats. Either make a big splash now or do it during the season.
- Ben.