He will only get paid if he does well in his 1st year here, which should be hoped for. The price was always going to be high for a specific position, especially this position.
Whether we use the pick in a trade, or draft, it still costs the pick. If this move works out, the 2nd as an insurance, is an afterthought.
Guys like Lekkermaki and Podz are just not moving the needle. Something had to be done on D, and it needed to align with our best young players. The team also has their own current and next 1st, so their most premium picks remain in hand.
Way too much complaining for the sake of complaining. At least wait to base it off the guy coming in and performing like Sbisa.