I think the keys to the offseason will be to get some lefties in the line up, another lefty in the bullpen, and a starter or two (whether it be Price or Estrada).
The Blue Jays were too right heavy and having a lefty would've made a world of difference. Righties always pitched these guys away, which lead to a lot of walks. It would be an unbelievable line up if they could get another left bat to protect our top hitters and balance our line up against right handed pitchers.
Another lefty in the bullpen would be crucial for Cecil's sake. Loup isn't that guy either. Not having a lefty really hurt this team in the end of the year.
Lastly, the starters are likely penciled in as Stroman, Sanchez, Dickey, and Hutchison thus far. Signing one or two more starters and moving one of Dickey and Hutchison to the pen as a long man would be the ideal move IMO. I think Stroman is a top 2 guy and Sanchez has proven for stretches that he can be a starter in the league. Dickey worries me, especially with his declining velocity and Hutchison has huge concern for me as well, although I can see him turning it around. I hope they can keep Estrada and sign another 2-3 pitcher (ie. Jeff Samardzija).
I think with some adjustments to the line up and the bullpen and adding two starters this is right there in the chase for another pennant next year.
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