I've been against the Tejada trade because I'm afraid he'd just take off, a la Beltran. But reading this page of the thread has made me think about the deal a little differently. IF, as Barz mentions, we could give the guy an extension and blast the PR machine into full gear, it might just work out. God knows, we need that bat. And it is unfortunate to part with potential stars in the minors, but it's all about calculated risk.

I guess we'll know in a few short days just what that big pow-wow was all about. I hope Baltimore doesn't get greedy.