I agree, FA's are the only way to go this offseason. We need not give up MORE young talent when we're already thin. I don't understand why Burnitz wasn't an option, maybe he wanted a multi-year deal. I've heard nothing on Ordonez, but he'd be worth big money for one year (that way either we're in the hunt and get draft picks for him after the season or we're out of the hunt and have good trade bait so long as he's healthy). Unfortunately I think there are still plenty of tards out there willing to give him big money for multiple years.

We may be stuck going to the dance with the nerdy chick from chemistry class. I do admire that Purpura doesn't feel the need to make a move just to make a move (Winn for Astacio is a terrible deal).