If they get Oswalt, Bard and Aceves remain BP arms, but if they get Jackson one of them will be in the rotation? That doesn't add up. Let's not forget that Oswalt's health is a concern. Expect Bailey to have sufficient numbers as our closer next year.
Don't take offense to this but I'm just talking in general. All the s*** Scutaro got while on the Red Sox and now people make a scene once he's gone. He wasn't a Hanley Ramirez or a Troy Tulo. If we don't get a SS it's not the end of the world. What everyone wants here is a pitcher. Don't get me started with Lowrie. Talksox was calling for his head after his hot April. That month was a fluke.
You said it yourself, our offense will be fine this year. It was fine with Mr.Adequate, The LF bust, Darnell McDonald, and an injured Youk.
This team has potential.