"His value to the team is his defense, and it is good. Outs Above Average has him at a +5 in 355 innings in the outfield."
"Straw is being paid a fair bit of money to be a fourth outfielder on a team with several outfield prospects."
The Jays traded for Myles Straw, a player known for his defensive prowess, as part of an effort to secure international money for signing prospect Roki Sasaki. Though paid $6.4 million this year and $7.4 million next, he is positioned as a fourth outfielder amidst a team with numerous prospects. With a defensive advantage demonstrated by his +5 Outs Above Average, Straw also presents good speed on the base paths. However, his batting statistics show low walks and a minimal hard-hit percentage, raising questions about his offensive value.
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