BamaDoc

Would this man be the answer? 32 years old. On the Diamondbacks so he should be available. Hitting near or over .300 vs left or right, home or away. 10 homers and OBP of .357. Not a star but a guy who should be cheap and not an ego problem in the clubhouse. Thoughts Comments

Kenny Williams has put his future/neck on the chopping block. I congratulate him for making a bold trade in an attempt to get us over the hump. I agree we gave up a lot for Garcia. I thought Olivio was part of our future. If we do not make the playoffs and advance one round (at least) and if Garcia leaves as a free agent, I think Williams loses his job. Because the stakes are now higher, I expect further moves. It was interesting to see in the newspaper, Yankee and Red Sox trades giving up prospects. In each case I think they did better as the prospects never became as good as predicted. I hope we keep Garcia for around 7-8 million and our prospects play well for Seattle. It is going to be an exciting year. Go SOX!

Rather than trade for free agents to be, what about getting someone who would be around longer? Detroit is supposed to be shopping Ugeth Urbina. I looked at his career stats and they are quite good. There is also a club option for 2005, though I don't know the amount. He could set up or close if Shingo falters. What about Maroth or Robertson. I know Robertson would cost more in players but I think he is real and again either would be around awhile and cheap. Rauch, Cotts, A-ball outfielder? Maggs + Rauch?