We've had many discussions on what we need to get next year such as a starter or two, a catcher etc etc. maybe we should look at what trade chips we have and it'll let us know if we have to go free agency, Japan/Cuba or the trade route.
I figure we have the following good chips in the minors
Sanchez
Stroman
Nolin
Drabek
Hutchison
Baretto
In the majors we could give up a reliever or two or a bat or two if a rebuild occurs.
This tells me that we could pull off one trade but would need a free agent acquisition.