I don't know if I would have Freel batting second and playing second.  Jiminez is very patient at the plate and would give Furcal the chance to steal second.  Plus, Randa is also a very good hitter.  He is also suited to hit in the 2 hole.  I like Furcal, but you got to keep him out of jail.  I don't think I would give Kearns up for him.  Still think you need a number 1 pitch first.  Although I like the pickups this offseason, we still don't have a number one pitcher. 
Garry Barker <baseballheaven100@...> wrote:

I would make that trade stright up for Kearns and Furcal, they need a ss and a lead off hitter, and I would put Freel at 2nd base. Bat Furcal 1st, Freel 2nd, Casey 3rd, Griffey 4th, Dunn 5th, Pena 6th, Randa, 7th, Catcher, Pitcher.

Tim Hunt <thuntt3@...> wrote:

Hello everyone,

New to the group but I was wondering what you all think about Austin
being traded ?

If Austin does get traded (which I really hope he doesn't, he is my
favorite player on the team now that Boonie is gone) I hope it is for
a top shelf pitcher like A.J. Burnett.  He is a solid #1.  In fact
when he is healthy he is a Mark Prior type of pitcher.

I also heard rumors that Atlanta and Cincy are talking about Kearns
for Furcal.  However I think that deal is dead.  What have you heard ?

I look forward to talking to you all.

Tim Hunt
Westerville, OH





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