I never said Patterson is ready to be playing every day at the big league level. I don't think there is any question that he shouldn't be. I do think E-Patt has a lot of talent and I hope he gets a fair shot in the future. There are plenty of players who have bad games, weeks, etc.. The fact E-Patt is a rookie who is playing out of position shouldn't be held against him, which is what I fear might happen. If we are going to trade him, benching him, or sending him down does nothing but dimish his trade value.