BimboColesHair
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Their major acquisition this off season will be by trade. Done a good job building the farm system back up that some of them are becoming expendable.
I don't know where fans got the idea we would be able to sign Victor back in the first place, but it was never realistic with the kind of season he had this year.
Looks like those $600 seats they are selling that they bought with tax money aren't landing us Victor. Hopefully they sell enough to buy out Swisher.
Honestly, and I may be in the minority here, but I'd much rather they find a way to get rid of Bourn rather than Swisher.
I guess the positive with Bourn is he at least plays the field, while Swisher's future beyond DH is up in the air. I think Bourn is more likely (yet still unlikely) to gain enough interest from another team to be moved as well. Bourn's value is just killed if he's not stealing a ton of bases.
Honestly, and I may be in the minority here, but I'd much rather they find a way to get rid of Bourn rather than Swisher.
I think Bourn is still the more productive player, even with the loss in speed.
Though I think he should be hitting 9th instead of leadoff. If he can provide solid outfield defense, some speed and on-base ability, he's the more productive player than a busted Swisher who is relegated to DH or a poor defensive player.