provided we get a good return, i\’ve been an advocate for a santana trade for the past few weeks. (and, no, any package involving coco crisp is *not* a good return.) however, given today\’s news, i think it\’s imperative that we deal both johan and nathan– we\’re not going to contend for the AL Central for the next 3-5 years, so it\’s time to go young and deal for prospects.
check this lineup (and career OPS):
Granderson (.836)
Polanco (.766)
Sheffield (.919)
Cabrera (.930)
Ordonez (.892)
Rodriguez (.819)
Renteria (.756)
Casey (.816)
Thames (.798)
yow.
but wait, you say. they can drive in a lot of runs, but do they have a pitching staff to hold the lead? yes (and career WHIP)….
Verlander (1.23)
Willis (1.35)
Bonderman (1.37)
Rogers (1.39)
Robertson (1.41)
not as imposing as the lineup, perhaps, but certainly enough to become the favorite in the AL Central. for the next few years, at least. so, as a twins fan (and given the strength of the cleveland indians)– sell high, get prospects. that is your mission, billy smith.
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