Diamond Joe Quimby
A$AP Joffrey
Bautista needs a hot September and hopefully a playoff to regain some of that money i think. He is still a dangerous hitter at any moment of the game. People are down on him because his season has been inconsistent but i think he'll come around when it matters most.
I am not a fan of Markakis at all. Average player making above-average money for the next 2 seasons. I'd rather go with Upton - Pillar - Pompey and take our chances that way while improving another part of the roster with that 10ish million.
Sanchez
Stroman
Happ
Estrada
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That 5th spot could be Liriano. We might look to stretch out Osuna next season and take him out of the closers role. In that case we might want to use that extra cash on a legit closer. Thinking a David Robertson type if possible.
Until Dalton Pompey produces an ISO above 100 in Triple-A, I don't think you'll see him be an everyday major league baseball player.
Also, Upton would be best used in a platoon. You're likely going to have to spend at both corner outfield spots, and while I'm all for cost effective solutions, they'll likely cost a similar amount to Markakis.