if i had the option of letting the trade exception expire... or move it for Perk... I totally jump on moving it for Perk. It's a no-brainer, really...
It's a 1 year deal... so you could utilize him as an expiring contract on potential mid-season trades. It's almost like extending out the expiration date on the trade exception.
If the frontoffice doesn't mind taking on 9 mil in dead salary, it would make sense. It would give them some more options at the trade deadline.