I’d rather they sell too rather than be buyers in a futile attempt to compete for a ring this year or next. They simply don’t currently have the base of talent to do so. Toro and Gonzalez and some of his mates aren’t the answer. Neither are the dumpster dive pitchers they tend to sign, Crochet being the obvious exception. He looks like the real deal. Hopefully he can stay healthy.
Overall the higher the pick the better the chance that the pick will materialize into a useful player. That’s why there is an order in the draft. The more talented players get picked first, in general.
Whats insane is that it seems some people don’t understand that concept.
We will need a reliable #2 SP, a RH bat , especially if Bregman leaves, a decent backup catcher etc. I don’t keep track of what our competition needs but I don’t think we can fill these holes in one offseason despite our young core.
They don’t have to spend it before the deadline. Unless they can get someone of high value (unlikely) they could and SHOULD wait until the offseason when FAs become available.