I'm not so certain.
- Abrams has not been rushed
- Hassell has not been rushed. Getting a few weeks of Harrisburg, where he can start next year before going to Rochester
- Wood is leaning in Frederixksburg. Not rushed.
- Susana is in Fredericksburg. Not rushed.
We rushed to trade him. There was nothing in this deal that wouldnt have been available in the offseason. Particularly with Gore's elbow injury.
Ownership put a self imposed deadline on this and Rizzo had to basically take the best offer he got, instead of holding out.