re: Max Scherzer - 20 Strikeouts

The year he was a FA Wainwright was still a better pitcher, so he would not have bumped him down in the rotation. I guess you could argue Lynn could have been dealt to make room for him. Mozeliak was all in on Heyward at that point, he likely knew he couldn't afford both Heyward and Scherzer. Cespedes is a good player as long as he stays in RF, but I'd say the combination of Piscotty and Moss have equaled his production for a fraction of the cost.