Here are some thoughts:
The economic uncertainty facing baseball will dictate Front Office behavior. I would imagine most GM’s will be looking to pare payroll and minimize risk with any trades or free agent signings. Having said this …
CMart – a risky acquisition for another team. He has had physical problems the last three years. He has experienced a significant decline in innings pitched over that time frame (205 IP in 2017, 118 IP in 2018, 48 IP in 2019 and 20 IP in 2020). This creates too much uncertainty for any team to pick up a significant amount of his 2021 salary.
Andrew Miller – will be 36. He is not the same pitcher who wowed people from 2912 thru 2017. He had a decent year in 2020. However, it was 13 innings over a 58 game schedule. Extrapolated, this is 36 innings over 162 games. Again, I cannot see another club willing to pick up a significant amount of his 2021 salary.
Turner – will be 36 next season. He hits in a terrific line up. He would be moving into a line up that is in need of help. It surely does not provide Turner the protection he currently enjoys. A player that flourishes in LA may be an under performer in St Louis. I vote no.