Looking ahead to next season, I wanted to gauge the overall talent level of our projected starting lineup, given the fact that our limited cap space and use of the maximum 3 DP slots will likely hinder any significant additions to the roster. In essence, what we see is most likely what we'll get in 2013.
Be that as it may, if TFC is fortunate enough to avoid any long term injuries to key starters next season, I think the projected starting eleven actually seems fairly competitive, and might be strong enough to challenge for a playoff spot...
-------------------Frei--------------------
Eckersley---Califf-----O'Dea----Morgan
------------------Frings------------------
Lambe-----------Silva--------------Plata
-----Koevermans--------Hassli----------
Reserves: Braun, Dunfield, Henry, Stinson, Emory, Hall, Wiedeman, Amarikwa, Bendik
I realize that the stars would have to align in order to ensure that the key players on the roster remain relatively healthy for an entire season and Paul Mariner certainly hasn't done anything to inspire confidence, but invariably, the collective skillset of the players on the pitch should determine the club's path to success or failure to a large extent. Perhaps the cupboard isn't as bare as it seemed at the conclusion of last season.
Thoughts?