I hope Mendez comes into play at some point, and Roden isn't going anywhere either. If we know for sure that Buck won't be available at the beginning of the year, I'd rather see the monies put toward RP, C, 1B. Mendez, Roden, Rosario, Clemens and Keaschall could fill in OF spots. Is Jackson your backup C? Is it worth throwing more money at Bell? Or maybe Ross or Sabato is 1B-able if Royce is traded.or.doesmt work out?
I'm actually very excited to see if Brandon Winokur can be worked into the conversation some time next season.