Although Shiner is hoping to make another deep run in the 2021 playoffs, I should probably start thinking about 2022 since the offseason has started without me. I could have used a couple of those players who just got traded...
The bad news for you haters out there is that Shiner isn't going away and the other bad news is that there's NFW that Wander Franco is getting traded. So anyway, the core looks strong again, but there are some key holes to fill.
Needs:
1) OF to join Soto and Marte
2) Catcher, particularly vs. RHP
3) Starting Pitching!
4) Quality relief is always nice, particularly LH, but I can wait on that
5) Cash!
Trade Bait:
1) Blake Snell - Coming off A contract to a very affordable B6 and is still only 28. Was looking great in 2nd half before his injury, finishing with a respectable 4.20 ERA in 27 GS. Happy to cash him in for C cash if the right offer fails to materialize.
2) Yuli Gurriel or CJ Cron - Both veterans had excellent bounce-back seasons, but are redundant as RH 1B who hit better vs. LHP, but are still solid vs. RHP.
3) Marco Gonzales - LH starter bounced back from terrible start to solid 3.96 ERA in 27 GS, but I would like to upgrade.
4) Bruce Zimmermann - Rookie LH starter held his own when healthy and should certainly get more opportunities with the godforsaken Orioles.
5) Hirokazu Sawamura - Put up a 3.06 ERA in his US debut for Red Sox, but I have better RH relievers.
6) Mauricio Dubon - Very disappointing season for the Giants as some of those surprise veterans may have stolen his mojo. Still young and talented enough to bounce back.
7) Draft Picks? - Hate to trade them, but sometimes sacrifices must be made.
8) Prospects? - It would be VERY difficult if not impossible to get any of my top tier talent, but others could be available.
Okay, I'll stop there for now, but there are certainly others who could be traded under the right circumstances.
Bring on the fabulous offers!
- E
P.S. Sneak Preview for the Surprise offseason - it's a hot mess and most of their veterans must go!
