You said that I could read Mountcastle's mind. I replied that I didn't have that power.
I'm not doubting your ability to read the mind of someone you've never met.
Heck, you can probably guess what I'm thinking right now.
It's profitable to own a team as an ongoing endeavor. How much profit did this team generate last year? If they sell do you think they can reinvest into something else as profitable?
Elias has been picking up guy with ML experience who get DFA since the start. It's good for filling out the roster for a low price without having to reach into the prospect pool.
The thing about hot hands is you never know when they are going to cool off.
I think it's easy to stick with someone that was hot and is now struggling since you remember the hot. Mateo might be an example of this.