Originally posted by Swifty
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I trade Prado, Haren, Latos, Baker, Ichiro, Cishek, and one of Koehler/Phelps as fast as possible. Target a young 3B who can play April 2016 at absolute latest, and all minor league pitching which is 1 year or less away. Maybe another developmental catcher prospect if someone good is available. You'd hope for a better 2nd/3rd catcher next year.
I hold onto Morse, Dunn, and Hand unless someone eats all of Morse salary, or you get a really good deal on Dunn/Hand. Keep the lefties for now.
I'd trade Ramos in an aggressive deal if the price is right. But they'd have to get the 3B of the future in the deal. Total deal breaker if no 3B for Ramos.
They really wouldn't need much for next year if they did jettison those guys. Assuming Bour and Dietrich on the bench, and they get a young play now 3B through the above, they'd just need a top end SP and bench bat options. It's a good year to find those in free agency. I have to imagine with Stanton hurt, 10+ games back, and acquiring a young 3B, the fans would understand. I'm sure the fire sale quotes would come, but it's really not the scenario. I credit them for trying this year, but it's not in the cards. Go get an ace, which you didn't do with Shields this year, and go get some more youth to help offset Stanton and company's future raises.
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Originally posted by tjfla
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And panic mode was weeks ago, they just hit ludicrous speed.
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