Disclaimer: I attempted to approach this simulation as though I were actually the Tampa Bay Rays and I am acting with the restraint of an 80 million dollar payroll.
My main goals during this simulation:
- Trade for controllable starting pitching and if needed, sign a free agent starter
- Trade for a powerful and impactful bat at first base
- Move Cron and Duffy
- Replace Heredia with a more powerful right handed bat who could play outfield and even DH
- Solidify back end of the bullpen
As I have written about previously, I think the Tampa Bay Rays should be in the market for Paul Goldschmidt or Jose Abreu.