Our offense was only 1st in the league because we had a lot of 15 + run games were everyone hit. But we had a lot of games like the playoffs where no one hit, especially with runners on base. No.1 offender of offense (very little) when it doesn't matter Ian Happ. He's a gold Glover at the least valuable defense position. His range is worse and his .210 batting average isn't cutting it.
Off-season you got to go after skubal. Imanga, or Peterson back and then one starting rhp. In the bullpen in elite lhp, and a guy to compete with a healthy planciea with no wbc to compete for closer. A pen with zaferjahn, rollision, planciea, Webb, rea,Assad and a couple fa signings. Don't try for the projects like Harvey and cut maton.
Offense give shaw some actual consistent playing time. If he doesn't cut it in two months use him as a super utility. He's got speed good defense all around and a lil pop, plus he's cheap. Try to sign Suzuki or one vet in a trade for the other outfield spot. Taylor back is given because counsel loves him. If Kepley keeps hitting in spring and triple a call him up early next year. I'd also bring some competition in for busch. He got to many give me at bats when he was slumping and needed a break. Make sure he is our long time 1b solution before giving him a big raise. Ramirez is our other super utility to keep guys fresh. Swanson is getting older needs more days off. Lastly id love Kelly back but doubt he comes back. Get a veteran maybe Stephenson from Cincinnati and little cheaper to platoon until Ayers is ready. Just my two cents, and council and hover should definitely be on the hot seat. Counsell is worse then maddon thinking he's a baseball genius. Murphy was his success in Milwaukee. I wish we had jim riggleman, or lou Pinella back
