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Steve Yeakel's avatar

I am doing my best to like the enthusiasm and well thought out detail of this article, but am having trouble overcoming my case of "hold on to them itis." I am so (and probably overly) enamored with our current crop of top prospects, that it makes me nauseous to think of moving any of them. My preference is to make room for all of our top guys, position players (including Mondesi and MJ) and pitchers, and take the time we need to let them settle in. Then, if it looks like a top pitcher or position player would put us over the top, then hopefully get them as a free agent (it is only money, and not even mine :)) or, if we have to, endure the pain of giving up a top prospect, but from a position where we have done more to prove that we really do not need them. I know we talk about positions of need and positions of excess - but I still prefer (and it will be interesting to see where JJ comes out) that we take the time to check out all of our shiny new toys before we think of trading any of them away. So, based on my admittedly conservative approach to this, I will probably more enjoy your "musical chairs" article about how we think each top prospect will best fit into our next championship core. For example, who will provide better infield defense - Witt/Nicky/Mondi, or Witt/Nicky/Whit?

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Kevin Agee's avatar

I'm going to once again advocate for my (non-arbitration) target: Cristian Pache.

I want him.

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