Leadoff and CF was not the only problem. RF was as big a hole as CF last year. Pierre is a mediocre CF, Furcal is a 2nd tier SS, Giles is an outstanding RF. I don't want to hear about the "doesn't want to play here" BS. Players will play where they are offered money. You don't know if Giles wants to come here unless you try and convince him to come here. And if you're turned down early, don't just give up. That can't be your excuse not to go for the best. Furcal is a young playoff tested switch hitter, with speed, power, great range, a cannon arm and he's a second tier shortstop? Miggy Arod (3b) Micheal Young I mean I understand Furcal might be overpriced but 2nd tier? Goony we also don't know that Giles will sign with anyone anytime soon considering all the teams in the bidding. I'm not understanding what's confusing. You just basically named the first tier. (Peralta and Lopez could also be considered part of that tier, pending repeat performances.) Furcal is not as strong a player as them. He's the next step down, hence second tier. Jeter's a definite step above Furcal as well, at least as far as offense is concerned. Jeter just cant quite catch the ball like Furcal can.