Yes We Can

I think the only one who will be non-tendered is Robles.  Andriese ended up being a key guy the Maddon counted on towards the end of the season, which is likely why he is kept (in addition to his reasonable cost).  Bedrosian wasn't trusted by Maddon and that's likely why he's gone.  Ramirez, Middleton, and Anderson will be retained because their cost is fairly minimal, and 2 of those 3 still have options (though Anderson will be on the 60-man IL for most of the year).

There should be a lot of arms available after the non-tender deadline. We need to pick up several of these. As much as we need a starter we should be looking at picking up guys who are good bets to simply provide X number of quality innings.

There was beef with Bauer and Calloway? Ruh Roh

Can't people see that eliminating the shift simply reinforces the the factors that have lead to the shift in the first place? I'm not sure what problem banning the shift looks to solve. 

True. I also don't think you trade your best power hitter, who has two more years of team control, within your division.
I don't think this proposal would end up getting done by either team.

You do not trade your best prospect in your division. 

I would like to see them hold on to Rengifo as a utility guy even if they sign someone like Wong. He's still developing and I think his value could increase. But if his inclusion in a trade helps get you a quality SP you have to consider it.

Rengifo is one of my favorite prospects, and I think he has a ton of potential. If his value was dinged significantly, of course I keep him. But I think enough teams will still have interest in him to where he could be a key piece in a SP trade. 

No idea who or what you're responding to.   But imo they shouldn't be wasting "big money" on any IFers, and none at all on defensive zeroes like LaStella.

This board told me no one would want the job with Arte as the owner.  What do you mean we've interviewed 14 people?

I'd be more concerned with they had 1-2 guys only looked at.  Clearly they need new ideas and to figure things out.  So casting a wide net and seeing what pieces could fit, best ideas for building organization, etc. is a positive one it seems.  

It's a dream, admittedly.  But CLE has a huge need for a stud young OF, and I think an Adell-for-Pleasac deal could potentially give both sides what they wanted.
It would hurt to trade Adell, who I am still very high on, but Pleasac is the type of young stud pitcher we need.  Again, I am a fan of trading from our organizational surplus (OF) to ameliorate our organizational weakness (SP).

Man, adding Bauer and Plesac is an absolute dream scenario and would be a direct route to October baseball. I just don't think the Indians will trade Plesac. He still has 5 years of team control and IMO is a future ace. Guys like that don't go on the market, especially this year. I think Bauer is more likely but is still a stretch.
I think we have Bundy, Heaney, Ohtani and Canning. The Angels can compete if they land one top of the rotation SP and round out the rotation with Barria/Sandoval/Naughton.

Wong will be much cheaper than Semien.  And Semien has ONE season where OPS exceeded .735.

Am I allowed to revise my prediction already?  🙂
With Gausman getting the QO, we won't offer him a deal.  Almost guaranteed he accepts that QO, or instead signs a multi-year deal with SF.  Based on the early signs, relievers and 2B will be cheap, so I'd target those areas, while using our OF surplus to help bolster our SP.
So, instead, I will say:
1.  Sign Bauer (4/100) - staggered/backloaded, so ~20mil first year
2.  DFA Robles (saves ~4mil)
3.  Trade Jo Adell to CLE for Pleasac + Maton (RHRP)
4.  Sign Brad Hand (2/10) - 4mil first year
5.  Sign Blake Treinen (2/12) - 5mil first year
6.  Sign Cesar Hernandez (2/10) - 5mil first year
Total added:  ~30mil of salary
Rotation:  Bauer, Bundy, Pleasac, Heaney, Barria, Ohtani.  Canning starts off in AAA but makes many starts.  Beyond him, we have Suarez and Naughton as further SP depth.
Bullpen:  Hand, Treinen, Mayers, Pena, Andriese, Buttrey, Sandoval, Maton, Ramirez, Middleton, Reyes
Lineup:  Fletcher SS, Walsh 1B, Trout CF, Rendon 3B, Ohtani DH, Upton LF, Ward RF, Hernandez 2B, Stassi C.  Once Walsh is ready, then:  Fletcher SS, Walsh 1B, Trout CF, Rendon 3B, Ohtani DH, Upton LF, Marsh RF, Stassi C, Hernandez 2B.
Bench:  Bemboom C, Pujols 1B, Barreto IF/OF, Thaiss IF/OF
 
IMO, the rotation is strong, the bullpen is MUCH stronger, and the lineup should be strong enough to win a number of games for us.

Could be that by interviewing such a large field they are also considering multiple offers, such as President of Baseball Ops, GM, Asst. GMs, Scouting VPs, what have you.

It's also a good way if gathering information as to how an extensive group of baseball people would run an organization.
I think it's brilliant.

Get ready for insanity that borders on creativity. 
1. Cut ties with Bedrosian and Robles. Clears up 7 million. - 42 million left to spend. 
2. Trade Jo Adell to San Diego in return for Will Myers, taking on his whole salary (22 million), Adrian Morejon, Michael Baez and Ryan Weathers. - 20 million left to spend.
3. Trade Jaime Barria, Pat Sandoval, Jose Soriano, Jam Jones, and Jeremiah Jackson for Joe Musgrove. - 16 million left to spend.
4. Sign Garrett Richards 1/6. - 10 million left.
5. Sign Alex Avila 1/2. - 8 million left.
6. Sign Pedro Baez 2/10. - 3 million left.
7. Sign Matt Moore - 1/3. 
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Justification
1. Cost cutting. There will be a lot of it on MLB this winter.
2. The Padres clear the salary that they desperately need, while also getting a stud OF to build around and get to keep their two biggest guns on the farm in Gore and Patino. The Angels solve their pitching issues in one fell swoop and still maintain the OF depth they need with Marsh and Adams. Morejon and Baez go to the pen. Morejon may work his way back into the rotation at some point. Mid rotation starter potential while Baez is a clear bullpen arm capable of firing triple digits. Ryan Weathers is the upside arm they need and moved to AA/AAA immediately. Forms a future rotation tandem with Reid Detmers. Angels also competitive their offense with a middle of the order lefty to balance things out. If Myers 2020 production is sustainable, they have an option for him in 2022 as well. Myers reunites with Maddon as well, which is a nice story.
3. Going with the quantity over quality approach here. Barria steps into the back of Pittsburgh's rotation. Sandoval may as well if he's not in AAA. Soriano goes to AA, they can try to keep him as a starter, but with his stuff he's a future closer to dream on. Jam Jones goes to AAA and has a future there, with having a similar profile to Jon Villar, can be used in the infield or outfield. Jackson is the power hitting middle infielder you dream about. Goes to advanced A Ball. The Angels get Musgrove, who is a steady mid rotation starter they need. 
4. Richards will be baattling for a rotation spot. If he wins out, he has the mid rotation upside still. If he loses, that's still mid to upper 90's heat that can go multiple innings in the bullpen. Reunites with Trouty. 
5. Avila fits all the criteria I look for in a backup catcher. He's a decent defender, a clubhouse leader, has had offensive success before but at the very least gets on base, and has a history of guiding a good pitching staff. Avila will get lots of time at the start while Stassi heals up, and can also be used at 1B. Maddon has appropriately handled two good catchers before so they'd both get playing time.
6. Baez is that 7th inning option that is as steady as they come. Expect low 3's ERA and decent K's. Stays in So-Cal. 
7. Matt Moore was absolutely dominant in Japan this year. Would battle Garrett Richards for final spot in rotation. Reunites with Maddon, and makes good on all that potential after battling so many injuries. One year deal, if it doesn't work out, young enough to go back to Japan and make a career of it. If it does work out, he's in for a huge payday next year.
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1. SS Fletcher 2. RF Myers 3. CF Trout 4. 3B Rendon 5. DH Ohtani 6. LF Upton 7. 1B Walsh 8. C Stassi 9. 2B Barreto
BENCH: Avila, Rengifo, Ward, Pujols
Rotation: Ohtani, Bundy, Musgrove, Heaney, Canning and Moore.
Bullpen: Mayers, Baez, Richards, Morejon, Baez, Buttrey and Ramirez. 
AA/AAA - Naughton, Suarez, Detmers, Weathers and Rodriguez on the mound. Marsh, Adams, Rengifo and Thaiss at the plate. 
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Best case scenario: That's a 90+ win team with a deep farm and lots of money to spend on 2022.
Worst care scenario: You'll have 70 million coming off the books at the end of the year and lots of young players to work with.