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[QUOTE="sutomcat, post: 4204986, member: 27"]
Nice stuff.

The Mets added a starter yesterday.  Chris Bassett, formerly of Oakland.  He has gotten Cy Young votes the past 2 seasons.  I think he becomes the 3rd starter.  Walker and Carrasco are probably the 4th and 5th guys.  With Peterson, Megill, Lucchessi, Yakamoto and Williams, there is plenty of depth.  Probably the deepest team in MLB for starters now.

Hate mortgaging the future but another solid starter was needed.  We have too many guys around 34 years of age that may or may not make it through the season.  I think starting pitching depth is going to be a key this season.  The shortened spring training and after effects of COVID are probably going to lead to more injuries to starting pitchers than normal.

I think the next step is to add a couple of relievers.  Familia signed with the Phillies, so he is no longer an option.  I expect McNeil will be traded for another second baseman.  Looks like he and Lindor are not compatible.  It is a shame because McNeil is a terrific hitter and we will be trading him when his value is low.  We aren’t trading Lindor……

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