Rendon wasn't enough. They need more help especially in rotation. And who turns down a deal for a platoon player who hits 35 hrs just because he was frustrated with waiting for other deal?
I blame Moreno for letting his pride & ego get the best of him. So what if trade was delayed because of complicatipns in original trade? Pederson & Stripling would have upgraded their team. Pederson for 1 year, Stripling, given chance can be solid mid-rotation pitcher. Are, for once, think of team first before letting your pride get best of you.