I could argue that Friedman is the reason we're in the not a definite contender but not rebuilding either looking at our draft picks since '08/'09 only one player has produced 5 wins for Tampa (being Kiermaier). Maybe you could say that's more scouting, but still outside of trades Friedman...
I think Tampa will be fine. Yeah it hurts but this team is so deep. That being said Stamkos is a gamer and if Tampa makes the ECF/Cup I bet he'll be back (Remember Game 7 2011?)https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rP1AQu2h58w
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I'm not convinced that Boston signing a SP + CL makes them a 90 win team like a lot of other people. I think the Yankees veterans can't produce enough, but payroll is coming off the next 2 years. Rays were an 80 win team despite injuries and a 2-13 extra...
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Royals to me are literally the same team that made it to the deadline. Love the Kennedy signing with large outfield + great defense. Love the Twins but think they're a year or two off (then again I thought that about the Cubs/Astros last season...)
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