If this is your approach, then you better be the gold standard for player development, which isn't the White Sox. Jose had an outstanding 2020, but Springer would make more than Jose because overall, he's a better (and slightly younger) baseball player that plays more valuable positions. I don't think the players would view it as a slight if their club brought in one of the better OFers on the market and in the game to help fortify their roster for their playoff aspirations.