Guys available:
Billy Burns for best pick offered. Weak 2016. Great 2015. Plus speed at cf. Probably can look at a .250/.300 line. Good 4th of.
Hunter Pence whom I love. Looking to flip him for a lefty or switch hitter, likely lf. Coming off a great season. 2.5 wins in a short season.
Rio Ruiz, Jordan Patterson, Kendrys Vargas. No major rush to move these guys. I think they're all OK. Probably not studs, but ok prospects. Negotiable.
Nick Markakis. Had a nice year in RF. I don't have to deal him, but happy to discuss.
Edinson Volquez, Alex Cobb, Rich Hill.
Hill is likely my #5 heading into the year. He had a monster year. He's old, but that doesn't mean he's cheap. But I understand how that affects value. I expect zips to treat him well.
Volquez is perfect #5 starter material. He'll eat innings and probably get you 150-175 innings.
Cobb is tricky. He's still young, but had a crappy return from tj in 2016. I still think he's a really good pitcher, so it's tough to give up at this point. I wouldn't mind losing one if it makes sense. I'd like to add some young pitching if it makes sense.
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- Name: Pat Gillespie
I'm going to add another attractive piece to the block: Jon Lester. Outside of one iffy season in Boston, he's been nails as a #2 starter. His walk rate has dropped while k rates have been maintained over the last few years. He's good for 4-5 wins a year. If I do deal him, I'd be looking for a younger starter I could plug in to the rotation at a minimum. If interested, let me know.
