Hendricks, Kratz dealt to Royals for Danny Valencia

[Avenger]

Maicer averaged 2 WAR between 2007-2012, that contract was a good deal, just not one that worked out as it should.

"Utility player" understates his value, he was an average player and the going rate for average players is 8-12 million, not 3-4 million. What do you think 5 million a year gets in teh FA market? Not a lot, you'd have a hard time getting a decent bench player, let alone an average everyday starter.