In a vacuum, Willy Adames is a better free agent signing than Blake Snell, for two very simple reasons: age and position. There's a reason hitters usually get more money than pitchers, and it's because they have an easier time staying healthy, and their future performance is easier to predict.
If I remove my GM cap and put on my fan cap, Snell becomes the easy choice. Have you watched him pitch over the last few months? Golly, is that an absolute joy. That's just as fun as it gets.
I'm a big believer in developing a strength as a team. If you have a carrying card it makes it easier to sustain success, in my eyes. Having an identity that you know you can rally behind when you need a win is valuable.
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