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I will absolutely agree with the point that GMZ's FA signings haven't set the club back to any significant degree.
I'm simply pointing out that his FA's signings haven't advanced the club to any significant degree either.
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With the caveat that I dislike WAR immensely, it serves for a quick evaluation:
Branyan was a good deal. 2.8 WAR. Check.
That Sweeney line was good for 0.2 WAR. Replacement level.
The paperboy was a waiver wire pickup.
Langerhans: 0.6 WAR.
Kennedy: 0.1 WAR
Wells was a trade acquisition.
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Aardsma was a trade acquisition and his FA deal amounted to zero innings pitched.
Wright, a midseason release by the Indians, pitched for 0.0 WAR in '09 and -0.1 WAR in '10.
Laffey, was a trade for Matt Lawson.
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GMZ is no Pat Gillick.
- Ben.