[Coach]

Originally Posted by siberian khatru

We don't just need arms to replace Santana, we need to replace his 200+ innings. Getting 600+ average-or-better innings from our top 3 starters took tremendous pressure off our bullpen, which contributed to its success.

I don't see any way in hell Davis, Chen, Ventura, Duffy or Zimmer are going to throw 200 innings next year. If we don't re-sign Santana, we need to go find somebody else who will give us at least league-average 200 innings. Then you can slot the remaining guys at 4 and 5, which is where they belong right now.

Valid point on the 200 innings, and I agree with your comment on that. But what I am concerned about is the asking price may far end up being out of KC's price range. I also feel that with only 110 home runs, that's what held KC back (along with Fat Ass' dip of power and Gordon's mysterious struggles).