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I like the Merchan suggestion from earlier as well as the Kiko Calero suggestion. A few other names pop up as I browse the list:

Josh Kroeger - could provide some depth at corner outfielder, strong bat

Paul Estrada - He's been talked about before, but was injured most of last year...has a plus-plus breaking ball, but hasn't learned to pitch off his fastball

Jesse English - left handed, was 23 last season...looks like he didn't play in 04 or 05, but has been very solid the past couple years and can be looked at as both a starter and reliever. Good K-rates, inconsistent control.

RJ Swindle - another lefty, very strong K and BB ratios last year

Billy Petrick - injured most of last year, but could provide some bullpen depth...

Joel Guzman - former top prospect, still young, but hasn't done anything the past couple years

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Redman in the IL:

463 AB, 3 HR, 35 RBI, 282, 360/269/730, only stole 13 bases in 25 tries

Torres in the PCL:

409 AB, 11 HR, 51 RBI. 306/272/501/892, 29 steal in 22 tries

You pick.

Thanks for the numbers. I will be happy to have Torres now.

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Redman in the IL:

463 AB, 3 HR, 35 RBI, 282, 360/269/730, only stole 13 bases in 25 tries

Torres in the PCL:

409 AB, 11 HR, 51 RBI. 306/272/501/892, 29 steal in 22 tries

You pick.

Please keep in mind that the IL is a pitchers' league, while the PCL is a hitter's league.

IL: median team OPS .729, median team ERA 4.17

PCL: median team OPS .794, median team ERA 4.84

I guess Torres still has better numbers, but the league difference is important to remember when comparing AAA players.

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