It's not just the refusal to draft a 1B. That's just one part of Stearns'/Arnold's deemphasis on the position. It's also the lack of resources they devote to figuring the position out, including in FA and trades. Cris Carter, Eric Thames, Jesus Aguilar, Justin Smoak, Rowdy Tellez. These are all guys they've picked up off the scrap heap or who were cast-offs from other teams.