At the very, very least, you would want as close to concrete agreement that Warner is coming next year. Not "probably, I'm interested" that sh*t wont cut it.If we take the Pickett stuff on face value, I would personally say to Warner, I'm really sorry but I can't turn down Pickett and we can't fit you all in. We can't wait a year to maybe get you instead of the exact player we need right now.
Pickett is also a lot cheaper salary wise. I would personally go Pickett/Bolton as my first preference even if it means being a dick to Warner after chasing him for years
Though who am I kidding, I reckon Pickett is 10000% staying