I'm sure this has been asked many times before, but I haven't seen anyone's answer. Putting yourself back into 2003, would you sacrifice a chance at the playoffs by putting Prior and ensuring his long-term health?
Everyone puts up huge numbers in the PCL. Big deal. Look at PCL stats from 2007, sort by OPS, and count the number of Shortstops ranked above Cedeno. Link But, but... there aren't any!
http://www.rotoworld.com/content/playerpages/playerbreakingnews.asp?sport=MLB&id=3283&line=231692&spln=1 Screw Baltimore Seriously. Even if this trade doesn't happen, it would be nice to know so we can all move on. Until late June when the rumors resurface.
Hoffpauir didn't start mashing AAA pitching till he was 27. He's 28 now. 28 isn't a senior citizen in minor league terms, it's a dinosaur. He's got no shot, not even with an injury to D-Lee.