1. We don't need a starter. Between France, Bielak, Blanco, & Whitley we have enough serviceable options to get us through the season with McCullers back in June & Urquidy back in July. We have a deep enough bullpen to not need another long relief guy either. I would sit pat on pitching unless there is another injury.Wabs said:
As of today, what is everyone's thoughts on what we need to target at (or before) the trade deadline (if anything). Here's mine:
1. Starting pitcher: doesn't need to be a "big splash", but a veteran preferably with some post season experience. This guy could also be used in long relief if necessary.
2. RH hitter with power - either a corner infielder or outfielder
2. We actually hit worse against righties. McCormick, Pena, Meyers, Julks, and Yordan all can handle LHP. Tucker ain't bad either. On the flip side only Yordan, Tucker, and the new reverse split Breggy (b2b season being reverse split) hit RHP. We should look to add a veteran OF who bats from the left side. Michael Brantley is ideal, but if he's not back by the deadline then we should see if the Twins or Cards could be sellers. Kepler, Gallo, Nootbar come to mind.
Edit: not Nootbar, he's under control or too long. I am thinking rental since we have Gilbert, Melton, Barber, & Clifford as left handed hitting outfielders.