QUOTE(Wedge @ Jul 14, 2005 -> 07:38 PM)
I believe that most agreed that the price for Schmidt would be Contreras, BMac, and a prospect. That's pretty expensive for a guy that you're unsure if he'll be with you next year and if he can be healthy.
Pass on Lieter. I'm not all that excited about a back of the rotation guy. IMHO we have what we need to reach the playoffs already on staff, and with our 9 game lead. We will not use a #5 and probably not even a #4 in the playoffs. So why upset the apple cart for a #5?
And just to add, BMac, IMHO, is a prospect. A very good one, but until he plays a full season with the 25 man roster, he's a prospect. I agree on your analysis of Schmidt.