He needs one World Series and something better than a last place finish in one of the other 4 years. He won the division last year, so a WS victory this year would clinch it for DD.
I am not seeing any fan reaction, just an article by a sportswriter who liked the trade. Not what you predicted/projected at all. Anyway, don't waste my time again with your BS. You went off the rails the last time, so f*** off.
I don't think there would have been any restriction on Benny Boy from getting a top 5 starting pitcher (age 27) on a well-below market 3 year contract. That would have been a stupid restriction. DD gets these deals done. Cherries never made a bold acquisition in a trade. That would not be Benny Boy, who prefers to hoard prospects.