Regarding Pudge leading to Magglio, Ordóñez had an injured knee and chose non-traditional treatment for it. The Tigers were willing to invest in what was no sure thing. Turned out great, but at the time it was risky. Also, Viña wants to get credit 🤭 for being the “star” that opened the path for others to come to Detroit.
So, yes, sign some vets, take some risks, but past is not prologue.