Considering Gausman's metrics, and ESPECIALLY his (non) injury history, there was a qualitative difference between him and Bum and Rodon. As you pointed out.
Also thinking about Duvall, Reynolds, and Luis Castillo, their brain trust doesn't seem too keen in figuring out who's a keeper, and who's expendable.
IIRC Kershaw's contract renewals came before and after Farhan. Similarly most of the big contracts the Dodgers took on like Adrian Gonzalez (before) and Freddie Freeman (after) were not during Farhan's time in LA.
Considering Gausman's metrics, and ESPECIALLY his (non) injury history, there was a qualitative difference between him and Bum and Rodon. As you pointed out.
Also thinking about Duvall, Reynolds, and Luis Castillo, their brain trust doesn't seem too keen in figuring out who's a keeper, and who's expendable.
I smell O-rings, and Groupthink.
IIRC Kershaw's contract renewals came before and after Farhan. Similarly most of the big contracts the Dodgers took on like Adrian Gonzalez (before) and Freddie Freeman (after) were not during Farhan's time in LA.