TheDeuce

I'm going to give it a C+/B-. My reasoning behind such a grade is that we might have gotten some nice players, but I am just disgusted that we continue to ignore our biggest problems year in and year out. Sure, taking the BPA is nice sometimes, but it would also be nice if we addressed some of our glaring holes. We needed a DT because we didn't address that position AT ALL in free agency. We could have used a pure MLB in order to allow Simmons to play outside, where I believe he is more comfortable. I didn't like the trades either, I don't really see what value we created by doing them. Overall I think we bettered our depth at positions that were already pretty secure, while at the same time completely ignoring positions of need. I would like to hear some justification for not getting a DT (especially with Alan Branch still left on the board at 27).

Also, the Pittman pick sucks balls. Absolutely terrible. There were still some good defensive players left on the board and we address our strongest position on the team. Terrible.