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I like the red uni's too, but I think this would be a good addition.

I like the red uni's too, but I think this would be a good addition.

I like the red uni's too, but I think this would be a good addition.

I like the red uni's too, but I think this would be a good addition.

I like the red uni's too, but I think this would be a good addition.

I like the red uni's too, but I think this would be a good addition.

I like the red uni's too, but I think this would be a good addition.

This is that "for the love of god, find a way to get Mike Trout into the playoffs by any means" rule

After the Pederson/Stripling trade, Eppler gets an A+ this off-season.
Best off-season to date for Eppler.

The best thing about this trade is it doesn’t have any sort of filter like ‘win now’ or a ‘good for one year’ deal applied to it. 
It’s a very versatile trade.
I don’t think it is, at this time, part of some other move or series of moves. 
It’s win now in a sense that Pederson is in his walk year and is a clear upgrade in RF over what we had in Goodwin and arguably over what we had prior in Calhoun, and likely even better than what we could have hoped for from a rookie Adell even. It does give Eppler flexibility to deal an OF prospect for a frontline arm mid-season. He could be an extension candidate. He could be flipped in July for a decent piece - maybe another pending FA like Stroman or Ray or anyone else who could come available - and this could clear a path for Adell. 
Stripling has years of control and can work different roles. 
Pages could replace Deveaux or Knowles in a deal, either this one or one to come later in the year, or not at all. 
It gives Eppler a ton of flexibility to work with as the reason progresses. 

Eppler can only bring in people that want to come or people that other people agree to send. Three upside SPs, plus a swing SP, plus an Allstar 3b, plus a plus RFer, plus some RP help...……..he did a lot with what he had to work with without having to sacrifice much more than money.
A+

He also significantly upgraded the coaching staff and the bullpen.

Poor Tiffany. Always left out. 

With the new 3 batter minimum rule, RH relievers will be forced to throw to Pederson coming off the bench.
I hope we do keep him long-term.

You should write them strongly worded letters letting them know how you feel. 

With the new 3 batter minimum rule, RH relievers will be forced to throw to Pederson coming off the bench.
I hope we do keep him long-term.

https://www.fangraphs.com/depthcharts.aspx?position=Team
 
Apparently we are #4 in baseball now in terms of projected team fWAR per Fangraphs, trailing only the Astros and Yankees in the AL.  Obviously only just a projection, but nevertheless, pretty impressive offseason for Eppler.

Still waiting for merlincat to report from Iowa...

After these latest moves. I’d like to say his offseason is an A. He’s upgraded the offense. He’s upgraded the starting pitching. I don’t know why but I still don’t think he’s done. I think he has one or two more moves before the season starts 

After the Pederson/Stripling trade, Eppler gets an A+ this off-season.
Best off-season to date for Eppler.