AGArgent:
... But if they can get Beltran, DO IT! ... Just plug him into the line-up somewhere. Now with all my objective thoughts stated about the matter, my Card-ness really hopes they DON'T get him.
Beltran... or even Willingham... I'm beginning to think you guys may be right. The Bucco's need some power - at least the threat of it, anyways. It's been over 50 innings since we've had one clear a wall, and combining that fact with our recent floundering pitching performances definitely will make it tough for us to stay close in the back-stretch of this horse race that we have running in the Central. Looks like we've managed to stay only 1 "length" back from the Cards, now that the Crew slipped-up tonight, as well.
My expectations of Alvarez shouldering that responsibility (once he returns) may be a bit lofty, so giving up a prospect or two - along with some $$$ - may turn out for the best... to at least give us a shot at this year's playoffs.
It's good to have Pearce and Cedeno back, (and Tabata at least dressed in the dug-out), even though their contributions were mainly defensive ones. But now Presley's out DTD with a thumb... :/
During August after the deadline, and later in September during the turn for the home-stretch, I still think it could be neck-and-neck with the lead changes continuing the way they have been. And yes... the Reds may even come back by then with any consistency in their game.
Having a slugger for come-from-behind help is sorely needed in Da'Burgh.