No reason why this team’s prospects can’t breakout like the Reds prospects did last season. We have Chourio, who’s currently destroying winter league pitching poised to make the OD roster with superstar potential.
Tyler Black, who’s probably our second best hitting prospect, also set to enter the lineup early next year. If 1 of Mitchell/Frelick breaks out in the box this team suddenly has an offense to go with their elite defense.
Even without Williams, the bullpen will be strong and if they end up trading Burnes, it will be because they got blown-away with a return, including a player that helps the team next year, in all likelihood.
I see a contending team next year even if they end up trading Burnes/Williams.