Imagine if they hadn't made those trades in 2012...Syndergaard, Stroman, Hutchison, Norris, Sanchez. Plus a likely top 5 pick in the 2014 and 2015 drafts.
How high is Norris's value now and what could he get you in a trade? Not saying trade him, but maybe consider trading Hutchison in the off season?
Certainly don't want AA making these types of moves, but the team will need to get creative. Well, we said this last off season so don't hold your breath.