Could this be what we are asking the Mariners for?

[JTrea81]

Another good post from Dr. Detecto:

Yeah, Tui is definitely a gem. The statlines really don’t tell the story at all on him; you’re not going to have a 6′2”, 210 lb, 21-year old corner infielder with only .400 SLG power. He started out extremely raw and that seems to be where most of his focus has been; real soon the rest of his game is going to be up to par, and you’re going to see him launching 30+ HR power. There’s also been raves about his makeup, that the quarterback experience has developed true leadership ability in him. From a scouting perspective, Tui’s got to be in the same class as a Brandon Wood level prospect.

He was an All-American football star in high school and was recruited to be the starting quarterback for the University of Washington. The $2.29 signing bonus (highest in M’s franchise history at the time) can tell you what they thought of his draft status.

Don’t believe for a second that he’s easy for the M’s to give up. This is a guy who was THE standout high school player in the Washington area, with two famous athlete brothers who are well known in the community. He was/is going to be their Cal Ripken. O’s fans drooling over Mark Teixeira, Gavin Floyd, and Nick Adenhart should be able to appreciate what it means for a player to be an ‘area guy’.

Triunfel is obviously the glam spect, but it sounds like neither Triu or Tui are going to stay at SS - which makes Tui’s greater power potential much more significant. Add in the facts that Tui is closer to the majors, less risky, and with a much more powerful build. He’s more than acceptable as a ‘compromise’, especially if it means the O’s could secure both Tillman and Sherrill in the deal as well.

http://detectovision.com/?p=1273#comment-149988

Sickels didn't like him much, but the guys on that site seem to think he's going to be a star. The only problem is he really doesn't have a place to play. I have no problem with him being the 4th player of that deal. He seems more ML ready than say Drew Stubbs...