can handle RF (2 yr deal should be the max deal he gets this offseason) until Puig is ready. Some in here will not like getting rid of Gordon. However, if he brings a 20 game winner in his prime there's no way LA can pass that up. Ethier is hitting .158 vs LH pitching since June 3 -- this is not an aberration, he has struggled badly vs LH for several yrs now and I doubt it will change any time soon. I agree. That's why I threw in the Gugg$ and co. angle. (See the money issue in my post.) BTW, TB's outfield is strong on SB's but not what Ethier presents. At least that's what I'd be hoping TB would see if I were Ned the GM. I bet he has already thought of this trade idea, maybe even will talk to TB about it. Badger, I'd guess that for TB to trade Price, they'd have to get a stupid offer from the other team's GM. But isn't that the Dodger's strength now? Act stupid with money BUT clever with it at the same time? Do what other teams can't and outsmart/outspend them? If Price becomes available, what smarter move than to outsmart the other teams with stupid money! Good point, Badger -- Guggs would have to eat a significant amount of the remaining 85 mill like Dave suggested.. Highly unlikely but a great idea... Guggenheim might be eating plenty of green come this offseason if Ned