General manager David Stearns pulled off what he hopes will prove to be as fruitful a move as either of those by reportedly agreeing to terms on a one-year deal with free-agent backstop Yasmani Grandal.
Despite a propensity for passed balls, Grandal grades as one of the best framers in baseball, a distinction that makes him a valuable defender overall.
That Grandal had to settle for a one-year deal is a surprising development.
The New York Mets reportedly made Grandal a multi-year offer that he rejected.
