What could have been.

[spats]

What if AA had not made the last 3 trades(Marlins,Mets,Indians?Here is what their roster could look like.

SP-Alvarez,Hutch,Morrow,McGowan Redmond.Bp-Esentially the same minus Rodgers.Infield-Gomes ,Hech,Escobar Lawrie.Outfield-Same.Bench-D'Arnaud,Marisnick,Sierra,Goins(Isturis).Waiting in the wings-Syndergaard,Niccolino,Descalfani,Sanchez.

They would have a much lower payroll and probably as good a team with a much brighter future.AA must have many sleepless nights thinking of what could have been.

[Anemic0ffense]

AA must have many sleepless nights thinking of what could have been.

 

Doubtful. I see a man, who if asked if he had a 2nd chance, would say that he'd make the same moves all over again.

[HERPDERP]

Doubtful. I see a man, who if asked if he had a 2nd chance, would say that he'd make the same moves all over again.

 

Which is fair.

 

I mean, if the Angels offered Trout for Sanchez, Stroman and Lawrie, you would take it in a heartbeat and yell 'ROBBED'

 

but then Trout ends up with a career-ending injury and the media would hound you, asking if you regret the deal.

 

And you would say, "I'd make the same move all over again"

[jaysfan2014]

And we'd be all whining about the 100 loss team last year. You can't just keep loading up on prospects, especially with 40-man roster considerations. Hech wouldn't be here anyway, as he barely hits in Miami. And that rotation, even with potential, does not equal contention.

[spats]

But you could at least keep the good ones and contend in a couple years.Do you see this team contending anytime soon? Hech would be a better option than Goins who will have carry the load for Reyes.Besides,they would have enough money to go out and sign someone like Drew.

[fatcowxlive]

This is what could have been:

 

LF Melky

RF Bautista

1B EE

DH Lind

3B Lawrie

CF Rasmus

C TDA

SS Escobar

2B Aviles

 

Bench: C Mathis/Gomes/Navarro(If we chose to sign him)/Kratz(Best post-Farrell trade?), INF Hech, OF Sierra, another bench player

 

Morrow

Alvarez

Synder

Hutch

McGowan

 

Same old BP minus Rogers and plus Silston

 

Farm pieces: Nicolino, Marisnick, DeSclafani + extra

 

Payroll: Probably near San Diego's payroll of $92MM. We could have easily used up to $20MM AAV for a #1 in the offseason and not get burned