Bingo. These signings made me yawn when I first saw them hit the wire. I get why the Rays are doing it (bridge year anyone?) but it doesn't make them a better team by any stretch. They will be much worse than they were last year and will struggle to make any noise in the division.
The Jays getting Rivera/Napolis AND not having to give up any cash to dump Wells' albatross of a contract is huge eye opener for me. They essentially freed up $75 million in one move, making their team better in the short term with two quality role players, and in the long term as well, since they're set up nicely to make a run in free agency next year or the year after if they're just a piece or two short.