I started this thread after the WS and today just proves my point. The Dodgers have an unlimited budget and can afford to OVERPAY for whoever they want and this is an overpay. The guy hit .218 in July and .244 in August. Got benched for a while. 60 million a year? Give me a break! Ted Williams would be worth 150 million a year by today's standards.
He was a one year mercenary. I'm not attached to him. Its not losing Fisk, Clemens, Damon or Mookie. Those hurt. I do think he will help the Cubs for the next few years if he can stay on the field.
Absolutely do not trade Rafaela. He just won a gold glove at a premium position, he can play multiple positions, is young and is improving each year as a hitter. He has not yet begun to hit his ceiling as a hitter. DO NOT TRADE.