Originally Posted by
Oklahomabrave
I think some of the moves we made certainly leave us open for criticism.
I think I hate the Markakis signing way less than most, but it still seems like an odd move for a team eyeing the future. Maybe after his surgery he regains his 20 Hr power, we trade him for another teams top ten prospect and Heart looks like a genius. At worst what I can see happening is we have a below average starting RFer for 2017 and 2018. I don't see him completely falling off due to his skill set so even at his worst I believe he will be playable.
I dislike letting Graham go as well.
The Upton trade does seem like we might have misplayed it. Having Padres insiders with us gives me hope that Smith and D.J. can improve their stock and either contribute to our team or in future trades. I'm not particularly concerned about Frieds numbers pre injury. SSS,the talent is there, only question is health.
The Heyward, Man-Ban, and LaStella(the draft pool bonus was a great under the radar move)traded I think are great though. The article questions Jenkins health but totally ignored Miller.
We are accumulating assets. We will continue to do so. We seem to be doing what the cubs did but with pitching. Some will contribute to the team, some will flame out, and a fair amount will be cannibalized for future trades. A potential Gattis, Minor, more bullpen trades and possibly Kimbrel deal with the already completed deal totally restocks us. Our farm had probably already improved from bottom 30 to closer to 20.