I think we all would like some bullpen help, but we lose every position player but Parker, Woodson, and possibly Milewski. And of those three, only Parker should be locked in as a starter for next year. There is a decent chance we're looking at 6+ guys in the lineup who weren't on our roster this year.
Woodson and Milewski absolutely are locked in as starters, if they are both back. Woodson may need to move to 2B or 3B, but he’ll play somewhere. Milewski is guaranteed to be a Top 2 option at C or DH….maybe even 1B since we have a hole there and he’s a big target. Had a better year at the plate than his BA showed.
Which young guys develop into everyday players? Chone James? Mershon? Just doesn't look like a ton else there that could help us in '27.
Yes to both. Teel and Nunnalee also maybe still here.
Brick, Rocco Maniscalco, and Shelar are all Top 200 prospects. I’d guess we get at least 1 of the 3 (probably Shelar). Outside chance at little Mani since he’s a legacy and what not. Will Brick looks like a goner, which is unfortunate because a Duke Stone - Will Brick battery would have been hilarious.
We already landed the GA Southern transfer. So, that’s 5-10 guys right there, depending on what happens with Milewski, Teel, Nunnalee, Shelar, and Maniscalco. I’m betting a bare minimum of 2 of those 5 go our way, leaving just a handful of spots up for grabs.
What are your portal priorities?
In order of preference:
1) 3 proven relievers (or lower level starters)
2) SS that isn’t an automatic out in the batting order
3) Best bats we can find, regardless of position.
