At this point the more surprising non trade would be one of frelick, Mitchell and Wiemer IMO. we have what the blue jays want in a left hitting outfielder and pitching. They have the catching we want. So naturally it won’t happen ?
This is quite possibly the best way they can acquire a true 3/4 hitter for a year. They can’t pay judge and he’s the only free agent that can be that guy. Trades? Sure they could find a few 3/4 hitters trading burnes and woodruff. I see this as their best shot at a cleanup hitter without going into a rebuild. Everyone clamoring to “go for it” but then they shuffle the roster and bring in a guy with a strong possibility to succeed and we want more?
Work ethic for winker will certainly be solved by the fact that he’s a free agent after this season. I love this trade, amazing they gave up on winker already