Of course it's a crapshoot. But you can still structure a team that can win in multiple ways.
As it stands, our offence is dangerous. The team can take walks, has a couple of guys with speed, and can hit for a shitload of power.
Pitching is were all the action will be this off-season.....or it should be....
The starting rotation....Solid, but will likely look completely different in 2016.
Price is likely gone.
Buehrle is gone
Estrada is more than likely gone.
Dickey's option will probably be picked up...and I'm fine with that as long as he's your #4-5.
Hutch will be back.
Stro will likely be the ace.
That rotation will need to be rebuilt...and I sure hope they sign someone that's a legit #1. I don't want Stro...and then a major drop off where you have Dickey, Hutch, and 2 other marginally solid guys.
The bullpen.
Spending major money on the pen is never a good idea...but no one can deny how useful an elite pen can be with a bunch of power arms. Cecil needs help from the left side.
Lowe and Hawkins are FA's
Are Sanchez and Osuna starters or relievers? I think most people would want to see them in the rotation as that's where the value really is....but how weak is that pen then.......and conversely...how comfortable are you with Osuna and Sanchez in the rotation if your other starters are Stro, Dickey, and Hutchison. Sorry...but that doesn't scream World Series contender to me. I'd love to be proven wrong.
The arm situation is up in the air for next year.