MLB Power Rankings: Is Your Team's Offseason Overrated or Underrated? Part 1
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 15Arrivals
C Jeff MathisโTrade (TOR)
1B Joe MahoneyโWaivers (BAL)
3B Placido PolancoโFree Agent (PHI)
SS/2B Derek DietrichโTrade (TB)
SS/3B Yunel EscobarโTrade (TOR)
IF Yordy CabreraโTrade (ARI)
IF Adeiny HechavarriaโTrade (TOR)
OF Jake MarisnickโTrade (TOR)
OF Juan PierreโFree Agent (PHI)
OF Alfredo SilverioโRule 5 (LAD)
RHP Henderson AlvarezโTrade (TOR)
RHP Anthony DeScalfaniโTrade (TOR)
LHP Braulio LaraโRule 5 (TB)
LHP Scott MaineโWaivers (TOR)
LHP Justin NicolinoโTrade (TOR)
Departures
C John BuckโTrade (TOR)
C Brett HayesโWaivers (KC)
SS Yunel EscobarโTrade (TB)
SS Jose ReyesโTrade (TOR)
IF/OF Emilio BonifacioโTrade (TOR)
OF Scott CousinsโWaivers (TOR)
RHP Heath BellโTrade (ARI)
RHP Chad GaudinโFree Agent (SF)
RHPย Josh JohnsonโTrade (TOR)
RHP Sandy RosarioโWaivers (BOS)
LHP Mark BuehrleโTrade (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 15Arrivals
C A.J. PierzynskiโFree Agent (CWS)
C Konrad SchmidtโWaivers (ARI)
C Eli WhitesideโWaivers (TOR)
1B Lance BerkmanโFree Agent (STL)
RHP Lisalverto BonillaโTrade (PHI)
RHP Jacob BrighamโTrade (CHC)
RHP Cory BurnsโTrade (SD)
RHP Jason FrasorโFree Agent (TOR)
RHP Josh LindblomโTrade (PHI)
RHP Joakim SoriaโFree Agent (KC)
RHP Coty WoodsโRule 5 (COL)
LHP Jeff BeliveauโWaivers (CHC)
LHP Tommy HottovyโTrade (KC)ย
Departures
C Luis MartinezโWaivers (BAL)
1B Chris McGuinessโRule 5 (CLE)
IF Michael YoungโTrade (PHI)
OF Josh HamiltonโFree Agent (LAA)
RHP Mike AdamsโFree Agent (PHI)
RHP Wilfredo BoscanโTrade (SD)
RHP Ryan DempsterโFree Agent (BOS)
RHP Scott FeldmanโFree Agent (CHC)
RHP Barret LouxโTrade (CHC)
RHP Koji UeharaโFree Agent (BOS)
LHP Tommy HottovyโWaivers (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 15Arrivals
1B A.J. Kirby-JonesโTrade (OAK)
RHP Wilfredo BoscanโTrade (TEX)
RHP Brandon KloessโTrade (CWS)
RHP Tyson RossโTrade (OAK)
LHP Chris RearickโTrade (TB)ย
Departures
C Ali SolisโWaivers (PIT)
1B Nate FreimanโRule 5 (HOU)
1B/2B Vince BelnomeโTrade (TB)
IF Andy ParrinoโTrade (OAK)
OF Blake TekotteโTrade (CWS)
RHP Cory BurnsโTrade (TEX)
LHP Josh SpenceโWaivers (NYY)
LHP Andrew WernerโTrade (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.
27. Colorado Rockies
4 of 15Arrivals
1B/3B Ryan WheelerโTrade (ARI)
OF Kenneth WilliamsโTrade (CWS)
RHP Wilton LopezโTrade (HOU)
LHP Daniel RosenbaumโRule 5 (WAS)
RHP Manny CorpasโFree Agent (CHI)ย
Departures
1B Mark TracyโTrade (CWS)
IF Tommy FieldโWaivers (MIN)
RHP Alex GillinghamโTrade (HOU)
RHP Guillermo MoscosoโWaivers (KC)
RHP Josh RoenickeโWaivers (MIN)
RHP Alex WhiteโTrade (HOU)
RHP Coty WoodsโRule 5 (TEX)
LHP Matt ReynoldsโTrade (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 15Arrivals
1B Carlos PeรฑaโFree Agent (TB)
IF Jake ElmoreโWaivers (ARI)
OF Che-Hsuan LinโWaivers (BOS)
RHP Sam DemelโWaivers (ARI)
RHP John ElyโTrade (LAD)
RHP Josh FieldsโRule V (BOS)
RHP Alex GillinghamโTrade (COL)
RHP Phil HumberโWaivers (CWS)
RHP Mickey StoreyโWaivers (NYY)
RHP Jose VerasโFree Agent (MIL)
RHP Alex WhiteโTrade (COL)ย
Departures
OF Jordan SchaferโWaivers (ATL)
RHP Arcenio LeonโWaivers (MIL)
RHP Wilton LopezโTrade (COL)
RHP Mickey StoreyโWaivers (NYY)/ Waivers (TOR)
LHP Rob RasmussenโTrade (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 15Arrivals
RHP Burke BadenhopโTrade (TB)
RHP Arcenio LeonโWaivers (HOU)
LHP Mike GonzalezโFree Agent (WAS)
LHP Tom GorzelannyโFree Agent (WAS)
RHP Kelvim EscobarโFree Agent
Departures
OF Raul Mondesi, Jr.โTrade (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.
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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 15Arrivals
IF Tommy FieldโWaivers (COL)
RHP Kevin CorreiaโFree Agent (PIT)
RHP Alex MeyerโTrade (WAS)
RHP Josh RoenickeโWaivers (COL)
RHP Trevor MayโTrade (PHI)
RHP Mike PelfreyโFree Agent (NYM)
RHP Ryan PresslyโRule 5 (BOS)
RHP Vance WorleyโTrade (PHI)ย
Departures
IF Alexi CasillaโWaivers (BAL)
IF Tommy FieldโWaivers (LAA)
OF Ben RevereโTrade (PHI)
OF Denard SpanโTrade (WAS)
RHP Scott BakerโFree Agent (CHC)
RHP C. GutierrezโWaivers (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 doneโthat would help their ranking significantly.
23. Pittsburgh Pirates
8 of 15Arrivals
C Russell MartinโFree Agent (NYY)
C Ali SolisโWaivers (SD)
1B Clint RobinsonโTrade (KC)
1B/OF Jerry SandsโTrade (BOS)
IF Ivan De Jesus, Jr.โTrade (BOS)
RHP Chad BeckโWaivers (TOR)
RHP Jeanmar GomezโTrade (CLE)
RHP Vin MazzaroโTrade (KC)
RHP Jhondaniel MedinaโTrade (BAL)
RHP Mark MelanconโTrade (BOS)
RHP Stolmy PimentelโTrade (BOS)
RHP Zach StewartโTrade (BOS)
RHP Zach ThorntonโTrade (OAK)
LHP Andy OliverโTrade (DET)ย
Departures
C Ramon CabreraโTrade (DET)
IF Brock HoltโTrade (BOS)
IF Gustavo NuรฑezโWaivers (ARI)
IF/OF Yamaico NavarroโTrade (BAL)
OF Quincy LatimoreโTrade (CLE)
RHP Chad BeckโWaivers (TOR)
RHP Kevin CorreiaโFree Agent (MIN)
RHP Joel HanrahanโTrade (BOS)
RHP Kyle KaminskaโTrade (BOS)
RHP Chris ResopโTrade (OAK)
RHP Luis SantosโTrade (KC)
LHP Luis RicoโTrade (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 15Arrivals
C Eli WhitesideโWaivers (SF)
C Bobby WilsonโFree Agent (TOR)
3B Kevin YoukilisโFree Agent (CWS)
IF/OF Russ CanzlerโWaivers (CLE)
RHP David HerndonโWaivers (TOR)
RHP Jim MillerโWaivers (OAK)
RHP Mickey StoreyโWaivers (HOU)
LHP Josh SpenceโWaivers (SD)
LF Matt DiazโFree Agent (ATL)ย
Departures
C Russell MartinโFree Agent (PIT)
C Eli WhitesideโWaivers (TOR)
3B/1B Eric ChavezโFree Agent (ARI)
OF Raul IbaรฑezโFree Agent (SEA)
OF Andruw JonesโFree Agent (Rakuten-Japan)
OF Nick SwisherโFree Agent (CLE)
RHP Brad MeyersโRule V Return (WAS)
RHP Rafael SorianoโFree Agent (WAS)
RHP Mickey StoreyโWaivers (HOU)
RHP Cory WadeโWaivers (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 15Arrivals
C Brett HayesโWaivers (MIA)
RHP Wade DavisโTrade (TB)
RHP Guillermo MoscosoโWaivers (COL)
RHP Ervin SantanaโTrade (LAA)
RHP Luis SantosโTrade (PIT)
RHP James ShieldsโTrade (TB)
RHP Chris VolstadโWaivers (CHC)
LHP Luis RicoโTrade (PIT)
Departures
1B Clint RobinsonโTrade (PIT)
3B Patrick LeonardโTrade (TB)
OF Wil MyersโTrade (TB)
RHP Jeremy JeffressโTrade (TOR)
RHP Vin MazzaroโTrade (PIT)
RHP Jake OdorizziโTrade (TB)
RHP Joakim SoriaโFree Agent (TEX)
RHP Blake WoodโWaivers (CLE)
LHP Tommy HottovyโTrade (TEX)
LHP Mike MontgomeryโTrade (TB)
LHP Brandon SiskโTrade (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 pitchersโErvin Santana, Guillermo Moscoso and Chris Volstadโwho may not be of much help at all.
Is This Ranking Overrated or Underrated According to Web Feedback?
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 15Arrivals
C Luis MartinezโWaivers (TEX)
3B Danny ValenciaโTrade (BOS)
IF Alexi CasillaโWaivers (MIN)
IF/OF Yamaico NavarroโTrade (PIT)
OF Trayvon RobinsonโTrade (SEA)ย
Departures
1B Joe MahoneyโWaivers (MIA)
1B Mark ReynoldsโFree Agent (CLE)
IF Robert AndinoโTrade (SEA)
IF Omar QuintanillaโMinor League Free Agent (NYM)
OF Endy ChavezโMinor League Free Agent (KC)
RHP Jhondaniel MedinaโTrade (PIT)
LHP T.J. McFarlandโRule 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 15Arrivals
1B/OF Lars AndersonโTrade (CLE)
1B/OF Eric HinskeโFree Agent (ATL)
3B/1B Eric ChavezโFree Agent (NYY)
SS Didi GregoriusโTrade (CLE)
IF Gustavo NuรฑezโWaivers (PIT)
IF Cliff PenningtonโTrade (OAK)
OF Cody RossโFree Agent (BOS)
RHP Heath BellโTrade (MIA)
RHP Brandon McCarthyโFree Agent (OAK)
RHP Starling PeraltaโRule 5 (CHC)
LHP Matt ReynoldsโTrade (COL)
LHP Tony SippโTrade (CLE)ย
Departures
C Henry BlancoโFree Agent (TOR)
C Konrad SchmidtโWaivers (TEX)
1B/3B Ryan WheelerโTrade (COL)
IF Yordy CabreraโTrade (MIA)
IF Jake ElmoreโWaivers (HOU)
IF Gustavo NuรฑezโRule 5 return (DET)
OF Ender InciarteโRule 5 (PHI)
OF Chris YoungโTrade (OAK)
RHP Matt AlbersโTrade (CLE)
RHP Trevor BauerโTrade (CLE)
RHP Brad BergesenโFree Agent (Japan)
RHP Sam DemelโWaivers (HOU)
RHP Takashi SaitoโFree Agent (Japan)
RHP Bryan ShawโTrade (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 15Arrivals
C John BuckโTrade (TOR)
C Travis d'ArnaudโTrade (TOR)
C Anthony ReckerโWaivers (CHC)
IF Brandon HicksโTrade (OAK)
OF Wuilmer BecerraโTrade (TOR)
OF Collin CowgillโTrade (OAK)
RHP Noah SyndergaardโTrade (TOR)
LHP Kyle LobsteinโRule 5 (TB)ย
Departures
C Mike NickeasโTrade (TOR)
C Josh TholeโTrade (TOR)
3B Jefry MarteโTrade (OAK)
OF Andres TorresโFree Agent (SF)
RHP Manny AcostaโFree Agent (Yomiuri-Japan)
RHP R.A. DickeyโTrade (TOR)
RHP Mike PelfreyโFree Agent (MIN)
LHP Kyle LobsteinโTrade (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-existentโthe 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 15Arrivals
1B Mark TracyโTrade (COL)
IF Jeff KeppingerโFree Agent (TB)
IF Angel SanchezโRule 5 (LAA)
OF Blake TekotteโTrade (SD)
Departures
C A.J. PierzynskiโFree Agent (TEX)
3B Kevin YoukilisโFree Agent (NYY)
IF Jose LopezโFree Agent (Yomiuri-Japan)
OF Kenneth WilliamsโTrade (CWS)
RHP Phil HumberโWaivers (HOU)
RHP Brandon KloessโTrade (SD)
RHP Brandon MyersโFree Agent (CLE)
LHP Francisco LirianoโFree 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 theyโre content to play the waiting game; to hold onto some of their chips until July to see what kind of position theyโre 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 weโre on the other side of the All-Star break.
"
16. Chicago Cubs
15 of 15Arrivals
C Dioner NavarroโFree Agent (CIN)
RF Nate SchierholtzโFree Agent (PHI)
RHP Scott BakerโFree Agent (MIN)
RHP Marcelo CarrenoโTrade (DET)
RHP Scott FeldmanโFree Agent (TEX)
RHP Kyuji FujikawaโFree Agent (Japan)
RHP Carlos GutierrezโWaivers (MIN)
RHP Edwin JacksonโFree Agent (WAS)
RHP Barret LouxโTrade (TEX)
RHP Hector RondonโRule V (CLE)
RHP Sandy RosarioโWaivers (BOS)
RHP Zach PutnamโWaivers (COL)
RHP Carlos VillanuevaโFree Agent (TOR)
LHP Dontrelle WillisโFree Agent (BAL)
LHP Hisanori TakahashiโFree Agent (PIT)
OF Darnell McDonaldโFree Agent (NYY)
CF Brent LillibridgeโFree Agent (CLE)
Departures
C Anthony ReckerโWaivers (NYM)
1B/OF Bryan LaHairโFree Agent (Japan)
RHP Jacob BrighamโTrade (TEX)
RHP Starling PeraltaโRule 5 (ARI)
RHP Sandy RosarioโWaivers (SF)
RHP Miguel SocolovichโFree Agent (Japan)
RHP Chris VolstadโWaivers (KC)
LHP Jeff BeliveauโWaivers (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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