Counterpoint

Yikes. 0/10, would not zuck.

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Thanks for reading to the end - feel free to leave your anger in the comments.

• DJ x Peraza: Definitely won’t happen, but it’d be lovely for all. Peraza could reasonably spell 3B, SS, and 2B, offer speed off the bench, and audition for a future role or increase his trade value.

• Rice as b/u C: I’ve only heard people talk about him as a 1B platoon, but why not double that as a Wells backup?

• Verdug-union: HEAR ME OUT - a 1yr. deal for a bench role. Verdugo is a VIBES guy, can play all 3 OF roles, and could be used as a bat in a pinch. A for-sure upgrade over Grisham.

•Re-sign Kahnle and Hill: Hill seems like an obvious done deal. Kahnle might be more of a stretch, but he’s an A+ bullpen option who’s effective against lefties.

• Sign Sasaki: no way this happens, but if it does, flip Clarke into a 6th man/LR role.

So, some explaining:

• Stroman x Arenado: they’ve already approach STL about this. Yes, they were rebuffed, but Arenado since declined a trade to HOU, and had recently added NYY to his “okay” list after the Goldy trade.

Pitching:

SP. Cole (R)
SP. Fried (L)
SP. Rodón (L)
SP. Gil (R)
SP. Sasaki (R)

LR. Schmidt (R)

MR. Cruz (R)
MR. Kahnle (R)
MR. Hamilton (R)
MR. Hill (L)

SU. Loaisiga (R)
SU. Weaver (R)

CP. Williams (R)

BE. Rice (C/1B, L/R)
BE. Peraza (IF, R/R)
BE. Verdugo (OF, L/L)
BE. Cabrera (UTIL, S/R)