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In a vacuum I think Sisco could get you close to Gray. But the problem is that other teams can beat our best offers because the farm system is not good at all. I highly doubt that Sisco would be a number one prospect in many other systems. 

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5 minutes ago, Lucky_13 said:

If its just Sisco then sure but I have a feeling they'll want one of Akin, Sedlock, Hays, or Mullens as well which hurts a depleted farm.

I agree. I meant as part of a package. As a catcher, if another team believes he could play the position, he would be a "lead piece."

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4 hours ago, Lucky_13 said:

Yeah but they really need to improve the outfield defense and get more production out of the LF spot now that Mancini is playing first. Kim really offers nothing. He can't play defense, steal bases or hit for power. I'd much rather see a Smith/Rickard platoon in right, Jones in Center, and Cabrera in Left. I know its a rental but we have Mullins and Hays coming up next year and money to spend.

Two weeks for the cost of two players and $9.6 Million still seems steep.  Chris Davis more than likely will  be back in the fold after the All-Star break which moves Mancini back to Left field and He (Mancini) has proven that he is not a platoon guy.  So again I need to know why you spend $9.6 Million and a couple a players on Melky???

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