Ultimately, they still have the same problem as last off season. The lineup doesn't have anybody that is scary. Greene, Tork, Carp are the heart of the lineup and the ones that are supposed to damage. They all have flaws. I think opposing pitchers have confidence they can get them out. The Guardians have JRAM, Yankees have Judge, Mariners have JRod/Raleigh (see if he continues), Toronto have Vlad. MLB network calls them aircraft carriers. I just look at them as future HOF players who have an aura that lifts the team. I don't know if any of these type guys are even available on the trade market.
Greene is the closest, 36 HR and 111 RBIs is right in line. He just strikes out way too much and pitchers are learning how to take advantage of his big upper cut swing.
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