Aw, c'mon Mush--Fez is a total zero, and Nolasco and Pinto only look good because they pitched well while REPEATING AA. That's a big leap to get from AA success to useful major leaguer, as their failure in AAA in 2004 attests. None of these guys are anything other than marginal prospects. So, good trade! When the situation is dire, you need to overpay, OK, but what's done is done. We finally have a leadoff man. You are right--if Pierre performs in 2006 as he did in either 2001, 2003, or 2004, Cub fans are going to be very VERY happy. I didnt say it was a bad trade but it leaves the situation for Hendry what to do with Patterson. Mitre is probably nothing more than a fifth starter but with the injuries last few years he would come in handy. Now to find a Rightfielder Williams probably with be shipped leaving our depth down to a minimum.