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I think they could get second grade prospects like weeks, braun and hardy. None of those three was thought of as can't miss (Though weeks has been consistently over-rated). The Pirates might do well to wait until July though.

 

Maybe on Hardy, but Braun was the 5th pick in 2005. Weeks was the #2 pick in 03. Both were very highly regarded from the beginning.

Weeks was always regarded as either an A or A+ prospect. Deservedly so, too. If he ever gets and stays completely healthy he could be a monster.

 

Nobody expected the leap forward Braun took, but he was still a top 20 prospect coming into the season.

 

Hardy was a second-tier prospect, no doubt.

[St.Paul Cub]

According to the media here, they had some serious discussions about Bay to the Twins for Matt Garza. Granted it was just rumors, but it came out of Pittsburgh.

 

I'd think that Marshall and Murton with another prospect could probably get it done if they'd be looking at Garza.

 

Why would the Twins be taking on salary with Santana unsigned, and why in the world would they trade Garza with Santana unsigned? Makes no sense.

 

I agree with you. that's just what I heard. Maybe they're figuring Hunter is gone for sure and Bay would be some OF pop to go with the replacement in CF. I thought Santana had 1 year left, but maybe they figure on keeping Santana with the money they save from Hunter not being resigned. No idea what they're thinking.

 

As far as Bay, it is a worry that his numbers have regressed the last few years, but maybe a change of scenery does him good. If we could get him for a reasonable cost, I'd definitely be interested. He'd still probably out play what we're throwing out there now.