As many know, I was a big proponent of making a significant, aggressive trade, but that was over a month ago. In my opinion, whats transpiring now was predictable, I said without a trade, the team would begin to fall behind and then a losing mentality would set in, taking the team into a tailspin. By the time the trade deadline came around or players returned from injury, the deficit would be too big to over come. Being 7.5 games behind and hearing Gary Sheffield talk about this team waiting for the next shoe to drop, it appears my fears have come to fruition.So while I will still look at trade candidates, my focus has slightly shifted from players who could help salvage this season to players who can help us in the near future without costing us the future we already have. I wouldn't be against becoming a seller but I don't think we have anyone of value we're willing to part with, who would net anyone of value. What will we need next year; a left fielder, first baseman,...
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