Post#72 » by Bernman » Mon May 15, 2017 1:29 am
I think the hitting is legit. Even if some drop off, others can step up. There's plenty of talent there, even if it wasn't all ballyhooed coming into the year.
It's too bad the pitching is so unreliable. They are way ahead of schedule on the position player front, but are where they are expected or even below in pitching. I think it's time to give up on Peralta. That isn't the case with Davies, but his stuff is underwhelming. Guerra returning, and healthy, would be a little boost. Not enough by itself. Wouldn't want them to look for reinforcements in the trade market before they are ready to win a World Series. So they'll have to rely on their farm. Hader, Wang, and Woodruff are the most viable to upgrade their staff. Hader and Woodruff are down the line options because of service time concerns. Not really bothered if they burn a year with Wang. Might be worth a flyer to see if he can bolster their staff. I really don't think it would take a lot to remain a playoff contender. 5 serviceable starters might do it, or a couple pitching like front of the rotation guys, and a few more merely adequate to allow their potent offense to put them in position to win a high majority of the time.
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