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Old 07-30-2007, 08:28 AM   #37
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Originally Posted by YOUR Hero
Tampa's move to improve their bullpen in the last two trades shows that a team can make the proper improvements at the trade deadline even when they aren't in the race.

I'm quite certain I've mentioned it before, that it's my opinion that if the DRays can improve heir pitching starter and relief they will be the team of the future in the AL East.
I agree. I thought they might be a surprise team to make some noise this year. But in a division with 3 500+ teams (2 of which are the twop 2 Franchises in the AL historically) they usually get lost in the shuffle. If they can keep Crawford, they have a really nice core in the field and at bat. Upton finally found a spot, and it looks like they have locked down their infield (Iwamura/Pena/HArris/Upton) not the best but a decent INF. Then in the ourfield Young is going to be an All Star, Crawford is a top notch 5 tool player, and they have Rocco and Dukes in CF. They have some nice pieces to trade too. I would send Baldelli away for a Bottom of the Rotation starter.

If they keep developing prospects the way they do, and if they can just lock down a few key contracts and put a little more money in, they could be the Next Florida Marlins Circa 2003.

On a side note, I used to Love Pena with Oakland/Detroit, I thought he was the next big thing, Im glad to see him finally get his chance.
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