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MLB Power Rankings: Is Your Team's Offseason Overrated or Underrated? Part 1

Doug MeadJan 17, 2013

With less than four weeks to go until spring training officially begins, MLB teams are putting the finishing touches on their offseason plans.

Experts and pundits will no doubt label teams as winners or losers based on offseason moves. Some of the reported losers will be labeled as such because of a lack of significant moves or because of moves that were deemed questionable.

The winners don't necessarily have to be the teams that were the most active, either.

Here is a ranking of each team's offseason for teams ranked No. 30 through No.16.

Based on comments seen on the Internet, we will also determine whether or not those comments overrate or underrate each team's offseason ranking. Overrated would mean the ranking seen here might be too generous based on web feedback.

Feedback will come from a variety of sources, including comments from each team's fan forum on MLB.com.

Rankings for the top 15 teams will be published on Friday.

Note: All offseason transactions courtesy of MLB Depth Charts.

30. Miami Marlins

1 of 15

Arrivals

C Jeff Mathisโ€”Trade (TOR)
1B Joe Mahoneyโ€”Waivers (BAL)
3B Placido Polancoโ€”Free Agent (PHI)
SS/2B Derek Dietrichโ€”Trade (TB)
SS/3B Yunel Escobarโ€”Trade (TOR)
IF Yordy Cabreraโ€”Trade (ARI)
IF Adeiny Hechavarriaโ€”Trade (TOR)
OF Jake Marisnickโ€”Trade (TOR)
OF Juan Pierreโ€”Free Agent (PHI)
OF Alfredo Silverioโ€”Rule 5 (LAD)
RHP Henderson Alvarezโ€”Trade (TOR)
RHP Anthony DeScalfaniโ€”Trade (TOR)
LHP Braulio Laraโ€”Rule 5 (TB)
LHP Scott Maineโ€”Waivers (TOR)
LHP Justin Nicolinoโ€”Trade (TOR)

Departures

C John Buckโ€”Trade (TOR)
C Brett Hayesโ€”Waivers (KC)
SS Yunel Escobarโ€”Trade (TB)
SS Jose Reyesโ€”Trade (TOR)
IF/OF Emilio Bonifacioโ€”Trade (TOR)
OF Scott Cousinsโ€”Waivers (TOR)
RHP Heath Bellโ€”Trade (ARI)
RHP Chad Gaudinโ€”Free Agent (SF)
RHPย Josh Johnsonโ€”Trade (TOR)
RHP Sandy Rosarioโ€”Waivers (BOS)
LHP Mark Buehrleโ€”Trade (TOR)

The Marlins at least were able to get rid of two expiring contracts in John Buck and Josh Johnson, but that's of little consolation to fans who are completely sick of the team again undergoing fire sales.

This is a team that has clearly given up on the present and is now focused on building, or trying to build, for the middle of the decade and beyond.

But there will be a lot of losing before that period of time arrives.ย 

Is This Ranking Overrated or Underrated According to Web Feedback?

There shouldn't be any question that the Marlins deserved the low ranking here.

29. Texas Rangers

2 of 15

Arrivals

C A.J. Pierzynskiโ€”Free Agent (CWS)
C Konrad Schmidtโ€”Waivers (ARI)
C Eli Whitesideโ€”Waivers (TOR)
1B Lance Berkmanโ€”Free Agent (STL)
RHP Lisalverto Bonillaโ€”Trade (PHI)
RHP Jacob Brighamโ€”Trade (CHC)
RHP Cory Burnsโ€”Trade (SD)
RHP Jason Frasorโ€”Free Agent (TOR)
RHP Josh Lindblomโ€”Trade (PHI)
RHP Joakim Soriaโ€”Free Agent (KC)
RHP Coty Woodsโ€”Rule 5 (COL)
LHP Jeff Beliveauโ€”Waivers (CHC)
LHP Tommy Hottovyโ€”Trade (KC)ย 

Departures

C Luis Martinezโ€”Waivers (BAL)
1B Chris McGuinessโ€”Rule 5 (CLE)
IF Michael Youngโ€”Trade (PHI)
OF Josh Hamiltonโ€”Free Agent (LAA)
RHP Mike Adamsโ€”Free Agent (PHI)
RHP Wilfredo Boscanโ€”Trade (SD)
RHP Ryan Dempsterโ€”Free Agent (BOS)
RHP Scott Feldmanโ€”Free Agent (CHC)
RHP Barret Louxโ€”Trade (CHC)
RHP Koji Ueharaโ€”Free Agent (BOS)
LHP Tommy Hottovyโ€”Waivers (TOR)

Losing Josh Hamilton, Michael Young and Mike Napoli was certainly a blow. Replacing them with A.J. Pierzynksi and Lance Berkman doesn't quite ease the sting.

In addition, allowing an effective Koji Uehara to walk via free agency and then signing a replacement in Joakim Soria, who won't be available until June, was perplexing to say the least.

The Rangers still don't have a bona fide ace at the top of their rotation, either.

Is This Ranking Overrated or Underrated According to Web Feedback?

Judging from feedback, fans are certainly skeptical. Experts and pundits are putting the best spin on things as well.

This ranking is likely a bit overrated, but I just don't think the Rangers did nearly enough to combat the loss of three key offensive contributors and two key bullpen arms, not to mention not acquiring a top-shelf starter.

28. San Diego Padres

3 of 15

Arrivals

1B A.J. Kirby-Jonesโ€”Trade (OAK)
RHP Wilfredo Boscanโ€”Trade (TEX)
RHP Brandon Kloessโ€”Trade (CWS)
RHP Tyson Rossโ€”Trade (OAK)
LHP Chris Rearickโ€”Trade (TB)ย 

Departures

C Ali Solisโ€”Waivers (PIT)
1B Nate Freimanโ€”Rule 5 (HOU)
1B/2B Vince Belnomeโ€”Trade (TB)
IF Andy Parrinoโ€”Trade (OAK)
OF Blake Tekotteโ€”Trade (CWS)
RHP Cory Burnsโ€”Trade (TEX)
LHP Josh Spenceโ€”Waivers (NYY)
LHP Andrew Wernerโ€”Trade (OAK)

The Padres didn't lose any key pieces, but they certainly didn't gain any, either.

Trading for Tyson Ross, who posted a 2-11 record and 6.53 ERA last year for the A's, certainly fails as the largest upgrade made thus far.

Is This Ranking Overrated or Underrated According to Web Feedback?

Likely a bit overrated.

Fans are puzzled at the lack of moves, but the general consensus is that general manager Josh Byrnes just wasn't willing to overpay for free agents or get fleeced in the trade market.

I can understand not wanting to overpay, but making virtually no moves of any kind doesn't address any concerns, either.

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27. Colorado Rockies

4 of 15

Arrivals

1B/3B Ryan Wheelerโ€”Trade (ARI)
OF Kenneth Williamsโ€”Trade (CWS)
RHP Wilton Lopezโ€”Trade (HOU)
LHP Daniel Rosenbaumโ€”Rule 5 (WAS)
RHP Manny Corpasโ€”Free Agent (CHI)ย 

Departures

1B Mark Tracyโ€”Trade (CWS)
IF Tommy Fieldโ€”Waivers (MIN)
RHP Alex Gillinghamโ€”Trade (HOU)
RHP Guillermo Moscosoโ€”Waivers (KC)
RHP Josh Roenickeโ€”Waivers (MIN)
RHP Alex Whiteโ€”Trade (HOU)
RHP Coty Woodsโ€”Rule 5 (TEX)
LHP Matt Reynoldsโ€”Trade (ARI)

As seen above, the Rockies have done a better job attracting flies than they have capable reinforcements.

Well, they did attract Jeff Francis.

Is This Ranking Overrated or Underrated According to Web Feedback?

Very close.

Sports Illustrated called the Rockies' offseason "duller than dishwater."

Hard to argue that point.

26. Houston Astros

5 of 15

Arrivals

1B Carlos Peรฑaโ€”Free Agent (TB)
IF Jake Elmoreโ€”Waivers (ARI)
OF Che-Hsuan Linโ€”Waivers (BOS)
RHP Sam Demelโ€”Waivers (ARI)
RHP John Elyโ€”Trade (LAD)
RHP Josh Fieldsโ€”Rule V (BOS)
RHP Alex Gillinghamโ€”Trade (COL)
RHP Phil Humberโ€”Waivers (CWS)
RHP Mickey Storeyโ€”Waivers (NYY)
RHP Jose Verasโ€”Free Agent (MIL)
RHP Alex Whiteโ€”Trade (COL)ย 

Departures

OF Jordan Schaferโ€”Waivers (ATL)
RHP Arcenio Leonโ€”Waivers (MIL)
RHP Wilton Lopezโ€”Trade (COL)
RHP Mickey Storeyโ€”Waivers (NYY)/ Waivers (TOR)
LHP Rob Rasmussenโ€”Trade (LAD)

The Houston Astros have a long-term plan, and come hell or high water, they're sticking to it.

In the meantime, fans can expect a team with a payroll of around $25-$30 million that will gamely attempt to avoid a third straight 100-loss season.ย 

Is This Ranking Overrated or Underrated According to Web Feedback?

Likely a bit overrated.

The Astros certainly didn't do anything in terms of high-profile transactions, but they didn't deviate from their long-term plan for the sake of a quick fix, either.

Signing Jose Veras to be the closer to be was a bit puzzling. Veras has saved exactly five games during his career. Giving up on Lopez was a mistake.

25. Milwaukee Brewers

6 of 15

Arrivals

RHP Burke Badenhopโ€”Trade (TB)
RHP Arcenio Leonโ€”Waivers (HOU)
LHP Mike Gonzalezโ€”Free Agent (WAS)
LHP Tom Gorzelannyโ€”Free Agent (WAS)
RHP Kelvim Escobarโ€”Free Agent

Departures

OF Raul Mondesi, Jr.โ€”Trade (TB)

The Brewers strengthened their bullpen, but nothing else.

Citing payroll constraints, the Brewers have otherwise been inactive. In a tough NL Central Division, that could very well come back to haunt them.

Is This Ranking Overrated or Underrated According to Web Feedback?

Neither.

According to ESPN Insider, the Brewers' inactivity could hurt them in terms of not adding depth:

"

Sure, they still have plenty of talent on the big league roster, but they don't have the depth to afford another three-month slump from Rickie Weeks or an injury that keeps a starting pitcher out for an extended period of time.

"

Beyond Yovani Gallardo at the top of the rotation, the Brewers have no starters who have shown they can consistently work 180-plus innings at the major league level. That could well serve to tax the bullpen. Even with upgrades, the bullpen could be an overworked bunch.

24. Minnesota Twins

7 of 15

Arrivals

IF Tommy Fieldโ€”Waivers (COL)
RHP Kevin Correiaโ€”Free Agent (PIT)
RHP Alex Meyerโ€”Trade (WAS)
RHP Josh Roenickeโ€”Waivers (COL)
RHP Trevor Mayโ€”Trade (PHI)
RHP Mike Pelfreyโ€”Free Agent (NYM)
RHP Ryan Presslyโ€”Rule 5 (BOS)
RHP Vance Worleyโ€”Trade (PHI)ย 

Departures

IF Alexi Casillaโ€”Waivers (BAL)
IF Tommy Fieldโ€”Waivers (LAA)
OF Ben Revereโ€”Trade (PHI)
OF Denard Spanโ€”Trade (WAS)
RHP Scott Bakerโ€”Free Agent (CHC)
RHP C. Gutierrezโ€”Waivers (CHC)

The Twins have seen two promising young outfielders leave and middle-of-the-road starting pitchers arrive. I just don't see that as a recipe for future success.

Is This Ranking Overrated or Underrated According to Web Feedback?

Likely a tick underrated. Web feedback might have had the Twins at No. 25 or 26.

Based on feedback, the arrival of young pitching prospects Alex Meyer and Trevor May bodes well for the future, but putting center field in the hands of Darin Mastroianni is a downgrade.

Prospect Aaron Hicks is likely the future there, if the youngster can show he can hit beyond the AA level.

Kevin Correia and Mike Pelfrey are fillers for the rotation, not upgrades. Vance Worley will be looking to bounce back from a disappointing sophomore season as well.

The Twins could make a play for Joe Saunders before all is said and doneโ€”that would help their ranking significantly.

23. Pittsburgh Pirates

8 of 15

Arrivals

C Russell Martinโ€”Free Agent (NYY)
C Ali Solisโ€”Waivers (SD)
1B Clint Robinsonโ€”Trade (KC)
1B/OF Jerry Sandsโ€”Trade (BOS)
IF Ivan De Jesus, Jr.โ€”Trade (BOS)
RHP Chad Beckโ€”Waivers (TOR)
RHP Jeanmar Gomezโ€”Trade (CLE)
RHP Vin Mazzaroโ€”Trade (KC)
RHP Jhondaniel Medinaโ€”Trade (BAL)
RHP Mark Melanconโ€”Trade (BOS)
RHP Stolmy Pimentelโ€”Trade (BOS)
RHP Zach Stewartโ€”Trade (BOS)
RHP Zach Thorntonโ€”Trade (OAK)
LHP Andy Oliverโ€”Trade (DET)ย 

Departures

C Ramon Cabreraโ€”Trade (DET)
IF Brock Holtโ€”Trade (BOS)
IF Gustavo Nuรฑezโ€”Waivers (ARI)
IF/OF Yamaico Navarroโ€”Trade (BAL)
OF Quincy Latimoreโ€”Trade (CLE)
RHP Chad Beckโ€”Waivers (TOR)
RHP Kevin Correiaโ€”Free Agent (MIN)
RHP Joel Hanrahanโ€”Trade (BOS)
RHP Kyle Kaminskaโ€”Trade (BOS)
RHP Chris Resopโ€”Trade (OAK)
RHP Luis Santosโ€”Trade (KC)
LHP Luis Ricoโ€”Trade (KC)

The biggest arrival for the Pirates was catcher Russell Martin, who should add power in the middle of the lineup and solid defensive skills behind the plate. Losing Joel Hanrahan was a big blow, however.ย 

Is This Ranking Overrated or Underrated According to Web Feedback?

Probably overrated.

Pirates fans will say that Russell Martin was a great signing and that Jason Grilli can shine as a closer. But Mark Melancon as a setup man? This is the same pitcher that posted a 6.20 ERA in 41 appearances for the Boston Red Sox last season.

Attempting to sign Francisco Liriano to a two-year deal for between $12-$14 million was an absolute joke as well. With any luck, the Pirates will end up walking away from that fiasco.

They at least brought back Jeff Karstens for some added depth.

Unless the Pirates have something else up their sleeves, it feels like they just treaded water this offseason.

22. New York Yankees

9 of 15

Arrivals

C Eli Whitesideโ€”Waivers (SF)
C Bobby Wilsonโ€”Free Agent (TOR)
3B Kevin Youkilisโ€”Free Agent (CWS)
IF/OF Russ Canzlerโ€”Waivers (CLE)
RHP David Herndonโ€”Waivers (TOR)
RHP Jim Millerโ€”Waivers (OAK)
RHP Mickey Storeyโ€”Waivers (HOU)
LHP Josh Spenceโ€”Waivers (SD)
LF Matt Diazโ€”Free Agent (ATL)ย 

Departures

C Russell Martinโ€”Free Agent (PIT)
C Eli Whitesideโ€”Waivers (TOR)
3B/1B Eric Chavezโ€”Free Agent (ARI)
OF Raul Ibaรฑezโ€”Free Agent (SEA)
OF Andruw Jonesโ€”Free Agent (Rakuten-Japan)
OF Nick Swisherโ€”Free Agent (CLE)
RHP Brad Meyersโ€”Rule V Return (WAS)
RHP Rafael Sorianoโ€”Free Agent (WAS)
RHP Mickey Storeyโ€”Waivers (HOU)
RHP Cory Wadeโ€”Waivers (TOR)

The Yankees retained a whole slew of 30-something veterans and even a couple of 40-somethings as well.

They also signed a 30-something in Kevin Youkilis to take the place of another broken-down 30-something, Alex Rodriguez.

Is This Ranking Overrated or Underrated According to Web Feedback?

Likely overrated.

Fans seem happy that their aging stars are back in the fold, but was it anywhere near enough to match what was done by other teams in the American League?

21. Kansas City Royals

10 of 15

Arrivals

C Brett Hayesโ€”Waivers (MIA)
RHP Wade Davisโ€”Trade (TB)
RHP Guillermo Moscosoโ€”Waivers (COL)
RHP Ervin Santanaโ€”Trade (LAA)
RHP Luis Santosโ€”Trade (PIT)
RHP James Shieldsโ€”Trade (TB)
RHP Chris Volstadโ€”Waivers (CHC)
LHP Luis Ricoโ€”Trade (PIT)

Departures

1B Clint Robinsonโ€”Trade (PIT)
3B Patrick Leonardโ€”Trade (TB)
OF Wil Myersโ€”Trade (TB)
RHP Jeremy Jeffressโ€”Trade (TOR)
RHP Vin Mazzaroโ€”Trade (PIT)
RHP Jake Odorizziโ€”Trade (TB)
RHP Joakim Soriaโ€”Free Agent (TEX)
RHP Blake Woodโ€”Waivers (CLE)
LHP Tommy Hottovyโ€”Trade (TEX)
LHP Mike Montgomeryโ€”Trade (TB)
LHP Brandon Siskโ€”Trade (LAA)

The Royals gave up a huge chunk of the future for the present. They gave the Tampa Bay Rays three prospects (Wil Myers, Jake Odorizzi, Mike Montgomery) who could all help the Rays not only very shortly but for a very long time.

In return, they got a pitcher in James Shields who is potentially in the final year of his contract. They also acquired three other pitchersโ€”Ervin Santana, Guillermo Moscoso and Chris Volstadโ€”who may not be of much help at all.

Is This Ranking Overrated or Underrated According to Web Feedback?

Based on web feedback, it's probably pretty close.

Twinkietown.com agrees that the Royals sacrificed the three best prospects they've seen in a long time. Royals Hall of Fame director Curt Nelson believes that fans are stoked about the Royals' moves, however. ย 

One fan compared the Shields-Myers trade to that of the trade the Seattle Mariners made to get Erik Bedard, giving up Adam Jones and other prospects in the process. That trade certainly got the Mariners no closer to their goal.ย 

The reactions are certainly mixed, depending on what you read. ย 

20. Baltimore Orioles

11 of 15

Arrivals

C Luis Martinezโ€”Waivers (TEX)
3B Danny Valenciaโ€”Trade (BOS)
IF Alexi Casillaโ€”Waivers (MIN)
IF/OF Yamaico Navarroโ€”Trade (PIT)
OF Trayvon Robinsonโ€”Trade (SEA)ย 

Departures

1B Joe Mahoneyโ€”Waivers (MIA)
1B Mark Reynoldsโ€”Free Agent (CLE)
IF Robert Andinoโ€”Trade (SEA)
IF Omar Quintanillaโ€”Minor League Free Agent (NYM)
OF Endy Chavezโ€”Minor League Free Agent (KC)
RHP Jhondaniel Medinaโ€”Trade (PIT)
LHP T.J. McFarlandโ€”Rule 5 (CLE)

Moves for the Orioles this offseason have been few and far between thus far. They still have no clear choice for a designated hitter and no additional veteran starter to help stabilize a young starting rotation.ย 

Is This Ranking Overrated or Underrated According to Web Feedback?

This one might be underrated.

Kevin Cowherd of the Baltimore Sun ripped into the Orioles' lack of activity. Orioles beat reporter Brittany Ghiroli of MLB.com didn't offer up a glowing review either when she made an appearance on local radio last month.

Dan Connolly of the Baltimore Sun also solicited fans' comments last month, and not many of them were positive at all.

19. Arizona Diamondbacks

12 of 15

Arrivals

1B/OF Lars Andersonโ€”Trade (CLE)
1B/OF Eric Hinskeโ€”Free Agent (ATL)
3B/1B Eric Chavezโ€”Free Agent (NYY)
SS Didi Gregoriusโ€”Trade (CLE)
IF Gustavo Nuรฑezโ€”Waivers (PIT)
IF Cliff Penningtonโ€”Trade (OAK)
OF Cody Rossโ€”Free Agent (BOS)
RHP Heath Bellโ€”Trade (MIA)
RHP Brandon McCarthyโ€”Free Agent (OAK)
RHP Starling Peraltaโ€”Rule 5 (CHC)
LHP Matt Reynoldsโ€”Trade (COL)
LHP Tony Sippโ€”Trade (CLE)ย 

Departures

C Henry Blancoโ€”Free Agent (TOR)
C Konrad Schmidtโ€”Waivers (TEX)
1B/3B Ryan Wheelerโ€”Trade (COL)
IF Yordy Cabreraโ€”Trade (MIA)
IF Jake Elmoreโ€”Waivers (HOU)
IF Gustavo Nuรฑezโ€”Rule 5 return (DET)
OF Ender Inciarteโ€”Rule 5 (PHI)
OF Chris Youngโ€”Trade (OAK)
RHP Matt Albersโ€”Trade (CLE)
RHP Trevor Bauerโ€”Trade (CLE)
RHP Brad Bergesenโ€”Free Agent (Japan)
RHP Sam Demelโ€”Waivers (HOU)
RHP Takashi Saitoโ€”Free Agent (Japan)
RHP Bryan Shawโ€”Trade (CLE)

The Diamondbacks have certainly been active since late October, but do all of the moves combined measure up? It seems that when putting everything together, cohesiveness is not part of the equation.

Is This Ranking Overrated or Underrated According to Web Feedback?

Might be underrated based on several different posts and opinions.

Venomstrikes.com is about as perplexed as many others concerning the D-backs' offseason. They questioned the merits of giving closer J.J. Putz another year as well:

"

However, with the extension of Putz the bullpen now has between $23 and $24 million in salary over the next two seasons for two relievers 35 and over.ย  That seems like a pretty steep price forย the organization particularly when you consider that Bell could be guaranteed $9 million in 2015 if he reaches certain incentives.ย 

"

SB Nation Arizona is similarly unimpressed.

Finally, on Monday, Jon Paul Morosi of FoxSports.com tweeted that Arizona might be interested in acquiring starter Rick Porcello from the Detroit Tigers. Now it that happens, I'll be happy to move the Diamondbacks farther down on this list.

18. New York Mets

13 of 15

Arrivals

C John Buckโ€”Trade (TOR)
C Travis d'Arnaudโ€”Trade (TOR)
C Anthony Reckerโ€”Waivers (CHC)
IF Brandon Hicksโ€”Trade (OAK)
OF Wuilmer Becerraโ€”Trade (TOR)
OF Collin Cowgillโ€”Trade (OAK)
RHP Noah Syndergaardโ€”Trade (TOR)
LHP Kyle Lobsteinโ€”Rule 5 (TB)ย 

Departures

C Mike Nickeasโ€”Trade (TOR)
C Josh Tholeโ€”Trade (TOR)
3B Jefry Marteโ€”Trade (OAK)
OF Andres Torresโ€”Free Agent (SF)
RHP Manny Acostaโ€”Free Agent (Yomiuri-Japan)
RHP R.A. Dickeyโ€”Trade (TOR)
RHP Mike Pelfreyโ€”Free Agent (MIN)
LHP Kyle Lobsteinโ€”Trade (DET)

The Mets somewhat redeemed themselves with the R.A. Dickey deal. They picked up two excellent young prospects in d'Arnaud and Sundergaard.

However, the rest of the offseason has been non-existentโ€”the only position they've really addressed at all is the catcher's position. Unless of course you consider Cowgill a major outfield upgrade.

Is This Ranking Overrated or Underrated According to Web Feedback?

It's probably right where it should be.

While many fans are frustrated that 2013 is shaping up to be another long year, many have given general manager Sandy Alderson props for having the guts to deal a Cy Young pitcher away for solid prospects.

Alderson is clearly looking towards 2014 and beyond. The contracts of Johan Santana and Jason Bay will be off the books, clearing over $40 million alone. Money will be there to spend at that point.

17. Chicago White Sox

14 of 15

Arrivals

1B Mark Tracyโ€”Trade (COL)
IF Jeff Keppingerโ€”Free Agent (TB)
IF Angel Sanchezโ€”Rule 5 (LAA)
OF Blake Tekotteโ€”Trade (SD)

Departures

C A.J. Pierzynskiโ€”Free Agent (TEX)
3B Kevin Youkilisโ€”Free Agent (NYY)
IF Jose Lopezโ€”Free Agent (Yomiuri-Japan)
OF Kenneth Williamsโ€”Trade (CWS)
RHP Phil Humberโ€”Waivers (HOU)
RHP Brandon Kloessโ€”Trade (SD)
RHP Brandon Myersโ€”Free Agent (CLE)
LHP Francisco Lirianoโ€”Free Agent (PIT)

With the exception of signing Keppinger to replace Kevin Youkilis at third base, the White Sox have been strangely quiet.

Is This Ranking Overrated or Underrated According to Web Feedback?

I might have them a tick underrated.

One blogger describes the White Sox's offseason as "listless."

Another blogger wonders if the Sox are just holding out until July:

"

Perhaps theyโ€™re content to play the waiting game; to hold onto some of their chips until July to see what kind of position theyโ€™re in (and what their team most desperately needs) before pushing their final stack to the center of the table. But, if they give the Tigers a three month head start, there might not be much left to play for once weโ€™re on the other side of the All-Star break.

"

16. Chicago Cubs

15 of 15

Arrivals

C Dioner Navarroโ€”Free Agent (CIN)
RF Nate Schierholtzโ€”Free Agent (PHI)
RHP Scott Bakerโ€”Free Agent (MIN)
RHP Marcelo Carrenoโ€”Trade (DET)
RHP Scott Feldmanโ€”Free Agent (TEX)
RHP Kyuji Fujikawaโ€”Free Agent (Japan)
RHP Carlos Gutierrezโ€”Waivers (MIN)
RHP Edwin Jacksonโ€”Free Agent (WAS)
RHP Barret Louxโ€”Trade (TEX)
RHP Hector Rondonโ€”Rule V (CLE)
RHP Sandy Rosarioโ€”Waivers (BOS)
RHP Zach Putnamโ€”Waivers (COL)
RHP Carlos Villanuevaโ€”Free Agent (TOR)
LHP Dontrelle Willisโ€”Free Agent (BAL)
LHP Hisanori Takahashiโ€”Free Agent (PIT)
OF Darnell McDonaldโ€”Free Agent (NYY)
CF Brent Lillibridgeโ€”Free Agent (CLE)

Departures

C Anthony Reckerโ€”Waivers (NYM)
1B/OF Bryan LaHairโ€”Free Agent (Japan)
RHP Jacob Brighamโ€”Trade (TEX)
RHP Starling Peraltaโ€”Rule 5 (ARI)
RHP Sandy Rosarioโ€”Waivers (SF)
RHP Miguel Socolovichโ€”Free Agent (Japan)
RHP Chris Volstadโ€”Waivers (KC)
LHP Jeff Beliveauโ€”Waivers (TEX)

Aside from acquiring backup catcher Dioner Navarro and outfielder Nate Schierholtz, the Cubs have focused solely on pitching. Considering their long-term goals, it makes sense that pitching would be the priority at this point.

Is This Ranking Overrated or Underrated According to Web Feedback?

Very close.

No one expected the Cubs to spend for this season. While they made an attempt to acquire Anibal Sanchez, that wasn't for a short-term fix.

Money was spent to sign Jackson ($52 million), and Feldman and Baker are both on one-year deals. If either pan out, the Cubs could use them at the trade deadline to flip for prospects.

Was it an offseason that blew people away? No, but they didn't deviate from their plan, either.

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