Since JeffH has already noted the flaw in your Walter Johnson comparison, I'll correct this one. Bedard is not younger than Hill; Bedard is one year, six days older. Hill is a cheaper, younger Bedard. Trading him for Bedard is pointless.
I did. There are a few guys we drafted and didn't sign and have become decent on another team, or at least killed us when they played us. Micah Owings comes to mind.
Hype surrounding Octavio Dotel. Who knew? I think he's living off of reputation. He didn't have a particularly dominating year in 2007 (outside of his ability to strikeout hitters). His hits allowed and WHIP weren't impressive at all. He would benefit more by returning to the NL with a good defensive team. Teams probably look at his numbers a few years ago, and hope he can reach those again if fully healthy.
Heck no! You crazy? Now we can trade Hill for another free swinger and move Dempster up to the 3. After reading your post all I could think of is Hendry dressed like Austin Powers, walking down a street looking for free swingers. And now I'm thinking that. Thanks.