Quote:Point taken.

 

It also exposes the tacit premise that the signing/acquisition is necessarily an upgrade.

 

Of course, if the team spent millions on these guys and they don't start...that's gotta hurt some.

 

I mean what would be the feeling if Thomas somehow can't beat out Marcedes Lewis?  I would guess disappointment would be an understatement on this board.

I don't know if it exposes anything about the signings/acquisitions.  I still would think the roster improves, if for no other reason, because you've got better depth.

 

To be honest, I don't see an instance where the bigger ticket free agents we've signed aren't starting on opening day barring injury.  Not because we paid so much, but because the hope is that these guys do represent upgrades to the starting lineup.  If they're not starting, and it's not because of their poor play, I see that as a good thing for this team. 

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