The cap is an issue. The price in prospects is an issue. Not getting Trout into the post season is an issue.
Bauer needs to happen. And, Grey needs to happen. Sandoval shouldn't be starting. Six SPs are needed for insurance. Bauer, Grey, Bundy, Heaney, Canning & Barria is more like what it will take to get there and go deep.
There are values to help in the BP out there too. Coach them up. The loss in prospects can be compensated for with wise signings. Dahl for instances could have lengthened the timeline in RF possibly. Reddick could too.
Pujols is gone after this year. Upton the year after.
Just get it done for a change and manage the hell out of this thing.