There's still time but this offseason is definitely shaping up to be "what can we do cheaply in the next year or two, while we continue to evaluate the kids". There are ways this is ok. Like if it's a pre-cursor to long term deals for the kids followed up by big contracts in the next couple of off-seasons. However, for a squad that looked primed to take a big step forward in 2025, this "it's in the baseball gods hands now" approach is disappointing.
In a very competitive NL East, where a GOOD team might end up under .500, the strategy of going cheap in hopes of future stability raises concerns. The approach suggests a waiting game that could impede growth, especially when the franchise has the potential to develop young talent into impactful players.
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