1. I don't see how throwing down $12.85 Mil to talk to a Korean slugger is "settling for mediocrity". That is a very bold, and risky move with high upside. 2. Holding on to Hicks and his .235 vs righties would be settling for mediocrity, imo. Murphy is no more "mediocre" than Hicks, especially when you factor in the positions they play.