Beane just being Bily Beane. This isn't a rebuilding move, this is a retooling. He is buying low on Brett Lawrie, who reminds me of another guy who was scuffling at the same age with a similar skillset, until the light went on and Josh Donaldson became an MVP candidate. The two hurlers give him immediate options for the rotation, which will have Jarrod Parker and AJ Griffin out until at least May. This now gives them Kazmir, Samardzija, Sonny Gray, some guy named Drew Pomeranz, and these guys to fill out a rotation until those guys get back. Heck, it may even buy the As enough to be able to deal Kazmir to get the slugger they now need back in their lineup. The Sox are looking for a starter, and they have a disposable slugger with just a year remaining who supposedly was well-liked in Oakland... hmm...
And that SS? Wasn't too aware of him, but after looking him up- this kid looks like a stud. Was outstanding in low A ball at 18 this year, already showing power and swiping 29 bases in 79 games. Hit 311 with a 380 OBP. His Ks were high, but that is about it. So to recap: he dealt Josh Donaldson for a younger Josh Donaldson, two starters who can help immediately while possibly freeing up other assets, and gets a stud young prospect. Beane is a beast.
