Sucks to see top prospects go but, realistically, and if Price signs long-term, isn't this best for Jays? Their team is ready to compete now, not in a couple seasons.
It's all about maximizing opportunity/chances to win. Especially in this division.
Whether or not it worked out for the A's is irrelevant to the comparison, though. Both teams wanted to acquire a high-end starter to stack their rotation for the playoffs.