08-21-2009, 07:49 PM
<!--quoteo(post=59414:date=Aug 21 2009, 06:44 PM:name=rok)-->QUOTE (rok @ Aug 21 2009, 06:44 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}><!--quotec-->Yeah, that first roster looks rough. I was thinking more along the lines of 2 players traded, and not Lilly or Lee. I'd consider trading Fuk, Soriano, Dempster, even Marmol. See what that nets you, and if the return sucks, just bring back the majority of this team and try again.<!--QuoteEnd--><!--QuoteEEnd-->
It wouldn't be a sure thing like the 2009 roster [looked like]. You just have to rely on a few guys figuring things out. Most MLB teams have to do it that way.
I still contend that the lineup and bullpen don't look too bad. It's the rotation that's rough around the edges and if Dempster can put his family tragedy to rest and throw a slightly sub 4.00 ERA next year, that team isn't too bad at all (although admittedly I have a lot of faith in guys like Parker, Gaub, and Stevens).
It wouldn't be a sure thing like the 2009 roster [looked like]. You just have to rely on a few guys figuring things out. Most MLB teams have to do it that way.
I still contend that the lineup and bullpen don't look too bad. It's the rotation that's rough around the edges and if Dempster can put his family tragedy to rest and throw a slightly sub 4.00 ERA next year, that team isn't too bad at all (although admittedly I have a lot of faith in guys like Parker, Gaub, and Stevens).