Why would they trade Patterson? Don't they need a 2b for next year? He has shown alot of promise in the last couple of days. btw I know it is a small sample size, but he has still been impressive. They would trade him because they're going for it all this year. If Patterson helps get a Sabathia, Harden, Burnett, Harang, or any other piece that helps put us over the top, you make the deal. Our minor league system isn't overflowing with talent, and it may be guys like Patterson who have shown some ability at the big league level that will be needed to finish a deal since we lack high ceiling guys on the farm.