What I don't understand is why Hyde runs him out there in the starting lineup. Is he under orders to do so? Does he think it gives the team the best chance to win? What's his thought process?
BTW, 40 AB and he's at -.7rWAR.
It is different. The team is being run by different people who probably have different goals. Thus far their willingness to do the right things has not extended to increasing payroll.
I think it is prudent to not expect them to spend.
I'm not disagreeing with you. I don't think they are going to make a real offer to Stroman. I'm just stating that depending on how the market shakes out sometimes you have to go a year early.