We have a real owner now who, y'know, can just sign a big arm.
This is the type of move you just have to if you're serious about winning a WS. You need this type of arm in the playoffs.
Now having said that, you're giving up a lot of years of control for one year. Also, Burnes was diminished last year whether we want to admit it or not. Velocity down, strikeouts down. Did make changes and course correct in the second half. This is a Houston in their prime type of acquire slightly diminished Ace and get them back to peak form. Also better stadium, defense, Adley handling.