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that it is ultimately foolhardy and detrimental to pay "big buck" FA money BEFORE you have a "solid" young 1/3 of your lineup in place.
Now this is a telling blow: even if it were okay to develop four players, buy three, and then develop two more ... THIS team has developed 1.5 players, so buying three leaves you needing to pound 4.5 square pegs into round holes.
Good show. :- ) Am not saying that closes the discussion, but it's a body blow.