Re: ***Official 2007-2008 MLB Offseason Thread***
The Rays unloaded a redundant piece (outfield) for the need for ready-now (and cheap) starting pitching and ready-now infielders. We can talk about Brignac and Longoria all we want, but Quentin and Jackson were can't-miss prospects as well, and they are barely average at best. Bartlett is a plus-plus defender at shortstop, something they desperately need, and Garza replacing Edwin Jackson is worth approximately 200 games.
If Bartlett "blocks" Brignac, I doubt it will be a problem.
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