I don't like spending that much on a closer. Never have, never will. But I can live with it because I understand it.
As for the Samardzija trade, how can any reasonable fan be anything other than thrilled? You get a great starter you can slot between Chris Sale and Jose Quintana, and you don't have to give up any top prospects to do it. If the Sox can't sign Shark long term you get the draft pick when he leaves next winter. A draft pick that replaces the second round pick you lose by signing Robertson.
There. That's the analysis. Let's get to the emotions.
