The mutual option would be for a third year. Laroche is a LH power bat we need that in our lineup & we need a first basemen who can bail zim & desmond out they're not the most accurate.
Moore will be the guy sooner rather than later, I like LaRoche and want him for another year, but he's not going to be around much beyond that. We've got other needs and his salary is going to increase following this season.