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It is concerning that the Arenado may be in his declining years. Then, the displacement of Devers will create several negative consequences. First, he has expressed reluctance to accept the role. Secondly, attempting to move him to first base would necessitate trading a promising and talented younger player under the team’s financial control for several years. (It is uncertain whether Devers would even be an adequate first baseman.) Third, if Devers is instead to be the designated hitter, the team would be burdened with the responsibility of trading Yoshida and finding a team willing to assume his salary. These factors create a complex and uncertain situation for minimal gain.

Allocate the available funds to acquire two top-tier starting pitchers, while simultaneously pursuing a right-handed batter. This strategy will leave sufficient resources for acquiring a quality infielder. Should Soto ultimately join the Mets, it would be a positive development for our team, as we would enhance our roster while the Yankees would suffer a significant loss.