Clack,

Ah yes, we are reaching agreement. Here is my blueprint for any trade.

1) Anyone we acquire simply has to be signed through at least 2007. I don't want another rent a player for any price.

2) ARod would likely move to shortstop almost anywhere he goes. If Jeter really were a team player he would have moved to third base as Arod is the better defensive shortstop.

3) Hirsh and Pence is too much for Tejada. Hirsh has the look of someone that will be downright filthy next year. Buchholz never put up those numbers at any level and he has been a passable starter this year. Hirsh will be a good starter as soon as next year.

4) What other shortstops do we have in the system that project as regulars someday?
I'm down with OBP (yeah you know me).