If we lose in 3, 4 or 5 games or even come back and win, there are some issues with the team
1. TLR was not the answer as manager, this was a mediocre team after the All Star break with a lot of questionable moves by LaRussa which has continued in the first 2 games against the Astros. We won the division in spite of bim. Hiring him was another bad move by Reinsdorf in a long list of many.
2. We need a rightfielder who can hit and hit with power. Sheets and Vaughn could be the answer but their defense is the problem. I love Engel but only as the 4th outfielder.
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3. We need a second baseman, are there any Altuve clones avaiable, Luery and Hernandez are not the answer.
4. We need another starting pitcher, maybe 2 as Rodon is injury prone and Kuechel really regressed, hopefully Kopech and Lopez can fill the void.
5. I have concerns about Eloy, maybe the injury screwed things up things with him and he comes back strong next year.
6. Catching is a problem, Grandall is no Officer Karkovice defensively plus we need a better backup guy, an ideal situation is signing a guy who would take over the catching duties with Grandall the backup which would also free him up as the main DH.
7. The bullpen needs 1 or 2 more reliable guys especially if Kopech becomes a starter.
8. Abreu is no spring chicken, he will need more rest next year, Grandall could spell him more at first with Jose DHing.
9. What happens to Jake Burger, he's ready to play in the Majors. I wasn't a big Moncada fan in the past but his defense was outstanding so do the Sox trade Burger? Can he play second, probaby not. What could we get for him maybe in a package with Vaughn as I think we should keep Sheets.
I expect a busy off-season if Hahn looks at things honestly and hasn't fallen in love with his players and is wearing blinders.