I like the immigration paperwork on E. Encarnacion far better than Joey Bats.
Mr. E's demands for a 4 year have shrunk to 3 years.
And his ransom seems to have diminished somewhat.
Remember, in mid-November, this was one of the 3 hottest names in F/A, some had him number one.
And now those proclaimations seem just number done.
You want to platoon him with Mr. Volkswagen at first?
(I want to put Mr. Volks in a trade package for a starting pitcher).
If Mr. Boreass recalls his blown strategy with holding K. Morales out for more, more, more a couple years back, maybe he could cede the thought that his reputation will suffer more than his client should efforts to get things done remain on simmer.
Two years ago I would have been all over a Joey Bats deal with the M's.
E. Encarnacion makes more sense now.
He doesn't strike out often, I hope the M's don't strike out on him .... AFTER, OF COURSE ... they get a #3 (with upside) SP.
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