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Yepez and especially Vientos are more of the low-ish OBP power hitters like Franmil. Franmil has 1.7 WAR / 600 PA despite crushing tons of HRs. They are deceptive on the surface but not all that valuable on the bottom line until they can increase that OBP.Look at Yepez's OBP then look at his numbers. He's ready for an opportunity, but that doesn't mean he'll find success or consistency at the highest level. Hell, there are plenty of veterans than waiver in their performances. Look no further than Carlos Santana and Eddie Rosario. There are not guarantees. Vientos is the same. His OBP is very good. Both of these guys' power is what we need.
Sure, I'd rather sign Schwarber and Bryant then trade for a C and call it a day, but what do you think the chances of that are?
And when I say low-ish I mean if you aren't going to provide value with speed or fielding, you are expected to mash, and for that role a league average-ish OBP is not really positive.