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I think the largest concern has to be the fact that Duquette is going to be tasked with a pretty extensive replenishing of the 25-man. So "friction" over a handful of acquisitions over the past couple of years could increase exponentially depending on how Duquette opts to approach this restructuring of the team.

Hate to say it but I'm pretty scared about this offseason.

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Hate to say it but I'm pretty scared about this offseason.

This offseason isn't going to matter. Any hope of turning this organization around (quickly) was lost at the trade deadline. Chen, Davis, O'day, Matusz, Pearce, and Wieters should have been moved for a haul of AA/AAA prospects, at least a couple ready to play in the Majors right now.

Now all we can hope for is that they don't waste much money on free agents, and preserve the comp picks. Than we have to hope that an organization that is bad at developing talent gets lucky and comes up with an impact player or two.... but that leaves us looking at about 2018 before we have a chance to begin competitive again.

and I don't think DD is capable of doing the things that need to be done to re-build a franchise that he has ripped apart.

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This offseason isn't going to matter. Any hope of turning this organization around (quickly) was lost at the trade deadline. Chen, Davis, O'day, Matusz, Pearce, and Wieters should have been moved for a haul of AA/AAA prospects, at least a couple ready to play in the Majors right now.

Now all we can hope for is that they don't waste much money on free agents, and preserve the comp picks. Than we have to hope that an organization that is bad at developing talent gets lucky and comes up with an impact player or two.... but that leaves us looking at about 2018 before we have a chance to begin competitive again.

and I don't think DD is capable of doing the things that need to be done to re-build a franchise that he has ripped apart.

All signs for a good 2016 season to come. Keep the positive vibes flowing!

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This offseason isn't going to matter. Any hope of turning this organization around (quickly) was lost at the trade deadline. Chen, Davis, O'day, Matusz, Pearce, and Wieters should have been moved for a haul of AA/AAA prospects, at least a couple ready to play in the Majors right now.

Now all we can hope for is that they don't waste much money on free agents, and preserve the comp picks. Than we have to hope that an organization that is bad at developing talent gets lucky and comes up with an impact player or two.... but that leaves us looking at about 2018 before we have a chance to begin competitive again.

and I don't think DD is capable of doing the things that need to be done to re-build a franchise that he has ripped apart.

That's just ridiculous. Ripped apart? Wow!

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An under .500 ML team coupled with a bottom 5 farm system

and throw in that the ML roster will lose it's best starting pitcher, best bullpen arm, and best hitter to free agency ... perhaps not ripped apart but certainly DD does not have the organization in good shape. All his efforts were for the present and he made no moves (except rule V picks) for the future.

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I think there are problems between Buck and Dan. I think the severity is exaggerated by some like Anderson who would benefit by DD departing.
I think John Stockstill would be the most likely source.

It's total speculation as to who Rosenthal has spoken to. I don't think it's fair to make assumptions like these. It could be people much further down the food chain for all we know.

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This offseason isn't going to matter. Any hope of turning this organization around (quickly) was lost at the trade deadline. Chen, Davis, O'day, Matusz, Pearce, and Wieters should have been moved for a haul of AA/AAA prospects, at least a couple ready to play in the Majors right now.

Now all we can hope for is that they don't waste much money on free agents, and preserve the comp picks. Than we have to hope that an organization that is bad at developing talent gets lucky and comes up with an impact player or two.... but that leaves us looking at about 2018 before we have a chance to begin competitive again.

and I don't think DD is capable of doing the things that need to be done to re-build a franchise that he has ripped apart.

That's where you and I differ. A full rebuild is not required. YES. If we did a FULL rebuild right we'd be a major force in 3, 4, years. But we have plenty of pieces to win next year, and the next. Maybe that's opinions and nothing more. I don't know.

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