You realize this is because he has 0 value and cost money right

You need talent on the field. Thinking Mayer Anthony Cambell even come close to yearly 10 WAR combined would be best case scenario. Take an established guy. You need a leader too. Pillow contracts will never win us anything. Just the “oh glad we didn’t overpay race”

Without referencing 2020 he’s had over a 4 WAR 6 of the 7 years. He was 91% percentile in range and 26% percentile in arm strength (hence the postion switch). If you get 4 years of good ball from him you’d figure to be in WS race that whole time. Then his backend all the rookies will be prime.

Signing a 4 war player in a position of uncertainty (all prospects) accelerates your competitive window. Can’t keep kicking the can down the road until stars align. Mayer has a place in the infield with story or Yoshida (devers dh) leaving. Anthony has space. Can’t just prepare for perfect fits only