Indians Offseason Moves (Bullpen)

Much as been made about the Indians offseason moves or lack thereof this offseason to fix there horrrid bullpen. It is easy to heap on Shapiro for not being more aggressive in this seasons offseason, but baseballs spending spree this offseason has made it extremely difficult for the budget conscious Indians to make a big move. But, it is not this offseason to blame rather last years moves. Last year we could of signed Trevor Hoffman and resigned Bob Howry and shored up the backend of the bullpen for our "contending" years. Instead we didnt overpay for them are paying for it dearly. Mediocre talents such as Justin Speier are generating 4yrs and 18million, where we could of had Howry for a "mere" 12million over 4 in last years market. So now the Indians are stuck overpaying stiffs such as Scott Schoneweis and looking to give up premium prospects in a potential Scot Shields trade. So now were stuck with veteran stiffs or unproven talented young arms in the bullpen this year, when last year we could of made the foresighted offseason moves to get us into contention. At least we will contend in 08