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that's crazy. this opens up so many holes.



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I don't see where this opens up so many holes. I think you are putting a little too much value into Melky.

To be able to acquire an absolute STUD third baseman for

1)a CF who's two years have produced OPS+'s of 95 and 89, with not much hope of power developing in the future

2)a middle-back of the rotation guy in an organization filled with potential pitching prospects,and which has the ability to sign high-priced FA's

3)an outfield prospect who hasn't shown power OR even reached AA yet


I think it's a good deal.

Edit - I just re-read your post. Were you implying that Tabata could possibly be called up "just in case"? He would be absolutely humiliated if he was to be called up at any time next year, let alone the next 2-3 years. Also, I understand that it opens up a spot in the starting rotation, but that spot right now is being held by a high 80's, low 90's pitcher who has had less than 5 starts in his MLB career. I think it's a decent risk to take.