[SultanOfSwing]

I wouldn't mind:

Luis Castillo (If BP moves to SS)

Alex Gonzalez (If BP stays at 2nd)

Torii Hunter (would be amazing - GG, solid bat)
Mike Cameron/Milton Bradley/Gary Matthews Jr./Dave Roberts (spot starters, great bench, maybe earn starting job)

Matt Stairs (great backup and bench guy)
Jermaine Dye (but he's not going anywhere)

Joel Pinero (maybe??)
Tom Ohka
Gil Meche
Tony Armas Jr.
Brad Radke (definitely, and we just might get him)
Kelvim Escobar (depends on the price)
Jeff Suppan/Jason Marquis (maybe if cheap and we think they can turn it around)

Ted Lilly (maybe if cheap, but very homer happy)
Randy Wolf (Could be solid and cheap)
Mark Mulder (might be had very cheap after the last couple years, but a big risk)

Arthur Rhodes
Dennys Reyes
Darren Oliver
Ray King (but Rockies will probably pick up his option)

Joe Borowski
Chad Bradford
Chris Reitsma
Guillermo Mota
Dan Kolb

Keith Foulke (maybe, if depends on health and price, but risky)

And definitely resign:

Rich Aurillia
Juan Castro
Javier Valentine

This is by no means a comprehensive list, but rather players we may very likely get. Any combinations of the above (together with some trades) could really improve this team for 2007. I think Krivsky and Castellini really know what they are doing. Krivsky seems to scout very, very well, and knows what he wants. As for the big names (Barry Zito, Jason Schmidt, etc.) I don't think they are out of our price range (at least not for this ownership) but rather much too risky for the price. I believe a better pitching staff can be built from some very good to great 1-5 starters as opposed to one ace (maybe two) and fluff (ie, Mets, Cardinals compared to Dodgers and White Sox). I am really looking forward to this off-season regardless of what transpires hence in 2006. Finally, the future is looking very, very bright!