They've got to add, and I expect they will.
They've got a roster that's capable of winning it all, and it's also a roster with real limitations.
When things went sideways in the game today, there were in the moment comments in the game thread saying, 'Don't add'
Most of that is just emotion for that second, but for anyone that really thinks that... I just disagree.
The O's have been a rough watch for a month, but I don't see anyone out there that is demonstrably better.
The O's don't have to give up everyone in their system to address their weaknesses, but I do think they have to add.
Ideally, they'd add two starters, and two relievers, with at-least one of those relievers being a legitimate high leverage guy.
I'd want one of the starters (again ideally) to knock Rodriguez to the 3rd starter spot.
Ideally might not happen.
What should happen at the minimum imo, is adding one starter that makes Kremer the 4th starter, and at-least one high quality reliever.
I don't think that's a particularly high bar request wise, and that can surely be accomplished while holding on to the best prospects.
I said it another thread, but I'll say it here... I would not give up Holliday or Mayo for Crochet.
I'd prefer to not give up either for Skubal. I'd consider it, but my preference would be a Basallo, Kjerstad, Norby, Beavers, McDermott deal.
Honestly, I'd be a bit more disappointed at losing Kjerstad vs. Basallo; largely because I do think a Rutschman deal probably happens.
I've seen the latest reporting that Skubal is unlikely to be moved, but I'd be trying hard there.
I love the idea of adding him, and knowing he'd be around for '25 (when you won't have Bradish, and could be without Burnes), and '26... years you have the positional core to contend, but will need to add a front-end starter to pair with Rodriguez. (I do continue to hope the new Ownership will make a run at Burnes as well.)
