I lookat the talent on that list and try to figure out what package I would ask for in return and then I try to think of happy thoughts. I have to believe that any talks involving Hawpe or Eitheir would start with Hill+. Burrell and the Seattle duo would also cost a bit and they are more like consolation prizes (a little less so with Burrell). Church, Quentin , and Baldelli may not be any better than Murton in the long run. With the right deal, I could see the Cubs thinking about trading either Hill or Marshall. They've done a pretty good job, but I'm not sure the Cubs want to go into next year with 3 lefties in the rotation. Also, one of their strengths seems to be young pitchers, so they might be expendable for the right player. That was my thinking too. But I am not sure if any of the players in that list are worth the risk of giving up Hill. I like Hawpe and Ethier but I am not sure about them. I would almost be tempted to say keep our staff intact and just make a run at a Renteria or a Milton Bradley type. (Assuming we cant get ARod or Johan Santana of course)