Here’s a hypothetical situation; the New York Mets hire you as President of Baseball Operations after Jeff Wilpon is named Ambassador to the fictional country of Nambia.
You have convinced Fred to give you total autonomy as long as you don’t add more than $40 million to the current payroll. You can sign free agents to realistic contracts, and make realistic trades.
You must balance current needs with future needs, so you are not allowed to empty the farm system. You can non-tender arbitration-eligible players and use their money to add to the roster.
Tell us your moves (including money involved) and your 2019 25-man roster.