If you look at the AL East landscape. Yes both the Redsox and Yankees have young position players, and Orioles have a good offense. However none of these teams will be able to compete with our rotation for the next 2-3 years,
Given the above determination, it would be a misstep to give up the offensive strength we have. If we come back with the same team for the next two years, we will be a playoff team for the next two years. Thats two more shots at a championship,
We need to retain EE and Bautista, and keep this offence together. We can add a some platoon partners, and maybe improve backup catcher etc. Then add relief pitching.