Yelich was probably one of the most valuable trade pieces in MLB when he had 3 years left on a cheap contract. The minute the ink was dry on that deal, he lost considerable trade value. They're in it for the long haul on Yelich now. Hope he can turn it around, because it's going to be a long road ahead. Correct. It was either move him on the old deal and reap the hopeful rewards or sign him and hope he’s the franchise player he looked to be before injury and/or use of computer help.