For 2 years the bullpen has been a problem. Since Pennington left the absence of a go to lefty has hurt, this post season was a prime example.
Carlson and Plazewski are free agents and we will not resign either. That leaves Andre, and now 24 year old Marcos Ximenes as our top 2 lefties.
Shane's offense plummeted and his September slump lasted through the post season. He can still catch, but so can Vela, and Moore is clearly ready to hit and catch up here. And the need to shed payroll is present as well.
