To the Cards for Chris Perez.

I'm thinking, Brian Giles for R Rincon again. I know I am in the minority, and
that it is possible Perez will be a good rp. But Derosa would have been a
perfect veteran to have around for rebuilding. Like Giles, he is
underappreciated. He might have 5 good years left.

I guess this year is just extended spring training as it is, anyways. Every game
the lineup is more unpredictable and how are guys going to master their roles?

p.s Thome: the Tribe had exclusive negotiating rights with him while he was
under contract. They let that expire, because they did not want to negotiate in
good faith a market price. They started out with the worst lowball offer in
history. No matter who else offered what, the Indians would offer 2/3. They
chased him out of town. I do not think the players union had anything to do with
it other than having a good laugh at the stupidity of Cleveland.